Watch now: Highlights from the Pavilion at the Labour Party Conference
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Creative UK convened three days of activity at the Labour Party Conference to showcase the transformative impact of creativity and tackle major policy issues for the sector. Now out on the other side, we can share with you the session recordings from the three days of programming. Read on for our pick of highlights from the Pavilion sessions.
Kate Mosse on AI
Watch the fireside chat between feminist author, Kate Mosse and broadcaster, Nihal Arthanayake in which Kate Mosse delves into the challenges of AI and explains why she thinks an opt-in is essential to protect creators.
Wallace and Gromit creator Nick Park on making Wallace and Gromit today
Watch Wallace and Gromit creator, Nick Park in conversation with Aardman Managing Director, Sean Clarke. Together they discussed the current landscape for animation and how AI might impact them trying to get Wallace and Gromit funded today.
Actor Joe Dempsie on putting drama back into the curriculum
In the Pavilion’s final session, Game of Thrones and Skins actor, Joe Dempsie was reunited with his previous mentor, Alison Rashley who gave Joe his first audition at the TV Workshop. The pair passionately discussed their feelings on the value of drama and why it should be put back into the curriculum.
Armando Iannucci – the arts aren’t a luxury, they’re an export
Satire legend, Armando Iannucci got into the thick of it with news anchor, Krishnan Guru-Murphy. During their packed auditorium session, Armando explained why it’s time for people to change the way they think about the arts as more vital than a luxury.
YouTube creator, Max Klymenko on life as a freelancer
YouTube sensation, Max Klymenko shared his experience of growing a profile that now welcomes millions of views every month. Max shared how poor attitudes towards creators meant that three million subscribers and a healthy bank balance was not enough to satisfy the likes of landlords that he was financially stable.
The power of creative clusters
This impassioned session saw Mayor Tracy Brabin espousing the successes of Production Park and how their outputs have supported, not only the creative industries in West Yorkshire, but also the likes of the manufacturing industry. She was joined by Creative UK members and fellow Mayor, Helen Godwin to cheerlead for the power in our regions and opportunities for collaboration.
Actor, Angela Griffin on routes into industry
Angela shared her story of finding acting through an affordable and accessible drama class that led her to audition for Coronation Street. In conversation with Cameron Roach, the pair discussed the lack of free or affordable opportunities for children today.
The value of greater diversity in the creative sector
In the session, Representation in the Creative Industries, Creative UK member organisations were joined by David Burton Sampson MP to tackle the huge challenges being faced by those trying to push forwards diversity initiatives in the industry. Sacha Corcoran of Big Creative Education said “it’s a who-you-know-sector,” while Photographer/Director, Francis Augusto shared his view on the importance of youth services to help young people from non-privileged backgrounds find their way into the sector. Watch for this fascinating group’s views on what’s needed to push diversity forwards.
Sponsors
SUNDAY PIANO LATES SPONSOR
The Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion has been made possible thanks to the support of our sponsors: 5, YouTube, Creative Alliance South West and Channel 4; and our presenting partners: AIP – Alliance for IP, Art Fund/National Museum Directors’ Council, Association of Photographers, Bath Spa University, Bectu, Big Creative Education, BPI (British Recorded Music), British Fashion Council, DACS – The Design and Artists Copyright Society, GuildHE, Heart of Glass, Into Film, Kingston University, Manchester Metropolitan University, Music Mark, Music Venue Trust, National Theatre, New Writing North, Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment, Premier League, Production Park, Publishers Association, Royal Ballet and Opera, Royal College of Art, Sadler’s Wells, ScreenSkills, Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI, Southbank Centre, Talawa Theatre Company, The Film and TV Charity, UKIE, University of the Arts London.
