We’ve joined forces with many like-minded organisations for the #CreativeCareersCommitment, working towards a better future for our young and emerging creative workforce! poetinthecity.co.uk/the-creative-c…

Music industry knowhow will come together at a London event held by RNIB & Sound Without Sight & Creative United tomorrow to speed up the tempo of technology’s role in widening opportunities for musicians and producers with additional access needs. Read here: bit.ly/40ZVpQX

40% decline in kids taking art GCSE since 2010…

Good plan, Nicholas Hytner. theguardian.com/commentisfree/…

Music software is highly visual. However, many blind and visually impaired music producers have highly effective alternative workflows. Here more about the Bridging the Gap research project in this podcast series from Queen's University Belfast 🎓 open.spotify.com/show/3mdeBJpVD…

Makers, artists + craftspeople based in Scotland, hello! 👋 Would offering your customers the chance to spread payments over 10 months (interest free) help you make more sales + grow your business? Apply for the 12 month pilot programme of Made Possible: tinyurl.com/6mvbdxdh

📢 Calling all creative and cultural economy researchers. Submissions wanted for two UK conferences in January 2024: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Interested in working for a social enterprise focused on inclusion in the arts and creative industries? Come and join our team Creative United ! creativeunited.org.uk/job-vacancies/

We know the music industry is complex, but don't be discouraged. Our Get Paid Guide simplifies the things you need to get paid accurately 👉 getpaidguide.co.uk #KnowYourRights #GetPaidGuide

As if things weren't tough enough for micro-enterprises in the #creativeindustries, Etsy decides to make life impossible for some by withholding access to funds traded via their platform for 45 days. bbc.co.uk/news/business-…

Everyone at Poet in the City shares the sadness at Gboyega's passing: we'll always remember him joyfully behind the decks with his friend Tice at a recent Run the Night event. The support shown to the new foundation in his name is such a measure of love. gofundme.com/f/gboyega-odub…

🚨 We've just released 'Advocating for music in schools', a guide to help music teachers make the case for their subject in schools. The guide helps music teachers advocate to senior leadership teams, local politicians and parents. Read the full guide 👇 loom.ly/jHCgaHk

COMING SOON! Our next Learn to Play funding launches to applicants following this year’s Learn to Play weekend. Grab a taster lesson across 7 & 8 October weekend to be eligible to apply! Find your nearest participating venue on our website: lght.ly/fjob5l

"Financial obstacles and barriers to entry reported by musicians include the cost of equipment, transport, training, not knowing anyone in the industry and unsociable working hours" @EveningStandard #MusiciansCensus2023 bit.ly/3P9H3cO

Last Wednesday at House of St Barnabas was *such* a vibe... We joined forces w/University of Liverpool & Loughborough University to celebrate words & fashion at #PoetsinVogue. Commissioned poems, a beautiful chapel space & - of course - some stunning gowns... Read up on our #blog: poetinthecity.co.uk/blog/poets-in-…

You've got until 30 September to apply to join Music Masters's big think session in London - calling out for young people and educators musicmasters.org.uk/changeathon/.

Yesterday,Creative United published its 2022/23 annual impact report, announced the appointment of Sanaz Amidi @hannahiscontent and Alex Tucker to our board, and confirmed our new funding agreement with Arts Council England. Super happy! 😀 #everythingallatonce creativeunited.org.uk/annualreport20…

New year, new job? There's still time to apply for the Communications Officer role Creative United - deadline 12noon this Friday 5 January! creativeunited.org.uk/job-vacancies/