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Join us: sign the Charter and give us your support

If you are in advertising, antiques, applied arts, architecture, crafts, design, fashion, film, games, music, performing arts, publishing, software, TV and radio we’d like to hear from you.

Creative Republic is seeking your support

We are a group of people who make our living in the sector. We passionately believe that a new representative body is needed to support the creative and cultural industries in Birmingham and the region, which is why we’ve set up Creative Republic.

Research indicates that the total GVA (Gross Value Added) of the creative sector in the West Midlands was over £2.5bn back in 2001 – and we’re still growing! It has also been suggested that the region could see 250,000 new jobs in the creative and cultural sector over the next seven years. So there’s work to be done to support that projected growth and have our say.

We believe the creative and cultural industries:

1 Add to the quality of life of a city, making it vibrant and dynamic
2 Contribute to the positive image of a city
3 Generate wealth both directly and indirectly

But, we have a few burning issues:
1 Getting more credibility and recognition for the contribution we make
2 Ensuring our significant voice is heard for the benefit of us all
3 Finding a way for us all to come together more effectively

We believe that Birmingham needs an independent representative organisation for us to:

1 Influence decision-making about the city
2 Represent the needs of our industries to those who can make changes
3 Connect creative people with each other and those in other industries

We’ll gain strength in numbers.

To achieve this, we – Creative Republic – are seeking your support.By signing up to this Charter, it enables us to say that we represent your views. The more people we can say that we represent, the stronger, louder and more effective our voice will be.

The benefits of being involved

1 access to four free or low cost well marketed networking events per year
2 discounted rates for advertising on Created in Birmingham
3 additional access to a range of specially developed events on key issues with high profile speakers, enabling you to select the leve of engagement and connection that is appropriate for you
4 you can make a difference to your sector – your voice counts

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Advertising

Antiques

Applied Arts

Architecture

Crafts

Design

Film

Music

Performing Arts

Photography

Professional Services

Publishing

Software

Training and Support

TV and Radio

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