CULTURAL & CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
THE PAVILION
Creative UK has teamed up with A-list talent and over 40 renowned creative sector partners to deliver three days of vital policy discussion and inspiring performances in Liverpool at the Labour Party Conference.
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Explore The Programme
Join us for three days of policy-led discussions, debates, performances and presentations which explore why the Cultural and Creative Industries should be central to Labour’s policymaking, and how the sector can tangibly drive inclusive growth across the UK.
More speakers will be announced in the coming weeks, including political representation.
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Sunday22nd September 2024Sunday
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Monday23rd September 2024Monday
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Tuesday24th September 2024Tuesday
Performance: In Harmony Liverpool
Panel: Regeneration & Place-Making
What role does culture play in driving regeneration across the UK's towns and cities? Lizzie Glithero-West (Chief Executive, Heritage Alliance), Jenny Waldman (Director, Art Fund) and Natalie Melton (Executive Director, Crafts Council), will be exploring how arts and creativity can support local places to thrive, by driving economic growth, fostering wellbeing in communities, and underpinning infrastructure.
Panel: Developing Meaningful Industrial Strategy
The Labour Party's mission to create inclusive growth is at the heart of the UK Government's new Industrial Strategy. As a priority growth area, the Cultural and Creative Industries have a key role to play in making this a reality. Edward Hobson (Director of Partnerships, Design Council), Bernard Hay (Head of Policy, Creative Industries Policy & Evidence Centre) and Polly MacKenzie (Chief Social Purpose Officer, University of the Arts, London) will be exploring how, with the right investment, the UK Government could turbocharge the GVA of the sector.
Panel: Research & Development
Professor Andrew Chitty, (Chair, CoSTAR Network) and Professor Katie Normington (Vice Chancellor, De Montfort) will be exploring how creative clusters can drive socio-economic change for the UK. This panel will also explore why more investment is needed in creative R&D, and what changes the new UK Government could make to unlock growth in this way.
Fireside: TBC
Fireside chat.
Panel: Pathways For Young People
What barriers are preventing young people from accessing creative careers, and how can we break them down? Alistair Spalding (Artistic Director & Co-Chief Executive, Sadler's Wells), Keith Saha (Co-CEO & Artistic Director, 20 Stories High), and Deborah Annetts (Chief Executive, Independent Society of Musicians) will be discussing the steps we need to take to build pathways into industry - and the support needed from the UK Government.
Screening: NT Live’s Nye
This production charts the life of Nye Bevan – played by Michael Sheen – and his battle to create the NHS (abridged edit).
Introduction by Indhu Rubasingham (Director Designate, National Theatre) & TBC.
The Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion presents: Welcome to Liverpool
Join leaders across the UK as we celebrate the opportunity and impact of our cultural and creative industries with an evening of conversation, performances and drinks. Featuring a welcome from Caroline Norbury OBE and Steve Rotheram (Liverpool City Region) (invited). Plus, experience live performances from neo-jazz singer-songwriter Ni Maxine and electro-pop artist Michael Aldag.
Attendance by invitation only.
Lates: Live piano
After a long day of panels, presentations and policy discussions, conference-goers can relax, reflect, and enjoy informal chats around the grand piano.
Panel: Access To Finance
The funding and finance model for the the Cultural and Creative Industries is broken. In this session, Martin Prendergast (RADA), Nick Poole (Chief Executive, UKIE) and Caroline Norbury (Chief Executive, Creative UK) will be exploring how best we can unlock public, private and philanthropic finance for the creative sector.
Panel: Access In & To The Performing Arts
How can we widen participation in the arts for underrepresented groups, and ensure greater diversity in the performing arts sector? Misan Harriman (Chair, Southbank Centre), Jacqui O’Hanlon (Director of Creative Learning and Engagement, Royal Shakespeare Company) and Kate Varah (Executive Director and Co-Chief Executive, National Theatre) will be discussing measures the sector is taking - and the work still left to do.
Fireside: Positive Impact Of Reading & Fostering Creativity In Children
In this exclusive fireside chat, Carnegie Medal-winner and Waterstones' Children Laureate Frank Cottrell-Boyce will be in conversation with Bonnier Books’ CEO, Perminder Mann, discussing the positive impact of reading on children.
Panel: Income For Creatives
What interventions are needed to help diversify pay, payment and income for creatives? From universal income through to licensing models, Isabelle Doran (Association of Photographers), Paula Orrell (Director, Contemporary Visual Arts Network) and Reema Selhi (Head of Policy, Design & Artists Copyright Society) will be exploring pay structures for freelance artists and creatives.
Fireside: Sustainable Growth Of The UK’s Creative Ecosystem
Panel: Skills
Building the workforce of tomorrow means investing in creative skills today. Kevin Blacoe (Head of Partnerships & Skills, Channel 4), Nicola Triscott (Chief Executive, FACT Liverpool), and Alex Beard (Chief Executive, Royal Ballet and Opera) will be exploring what interventions can be made to strengthen the skills pipeline - from reforming the apprenticeship levy to creating more industry-led training schemes. With Imogen Walker MP (Hamilton & Clyde Valley).
Panel: Soft Power
The UK's cultural and creative output is world-leading, informing what we know, challenging what we think and shaping minds globally. Lisa Hayley-Jones (Director of Policy & Government Affairs, Advertising Association), Caroline Cummins (Director of Policy & Public Affairs, Publishers Association), and Jon Zilkha (Controller, BBC World Service English) will be discussing the UK's exports, and how the sector contributes to the UK's soft power status. With Sir Chris Bryant MP (Rhonnda & Ogmore) and Minister of State (Department of Culture, Media & Sport and Department of Science, Innovation & Technology).
Fireside: Growing The UK As An International Hub For The Creative Industries
BAFTA-winning actor, director and author Andy Serkis will be discussing how to grow the UK’s position as an international hub for film and television production, alongside Stan McCoy, President and MD Motion Picture Association, EMEA.
Performance: Les Dennis As Malvolio From Shakespeare’s Twelfth Night
In this special performance and exclusive chat, Les Dennis will reprise his role as Malvolio, following on from Not Too Tame’s critically acclaimed production of Twelfth Night at Shakespeare North Playhouse. He is accompanied by Artistic Director Jimmy Fairhurst and Associate Artist Laura Harrison.
The Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion presents: Creativity for All
A very special evening reception, centred on widening access to the cultural and creative industries. Because while talent is everywhere, opportunity is not - yet! We will be welcomed by Caroline Norbury OBE and joined by Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport (invited) in conversation with Adrian Lester. Plus, enjoy an incredible live performance from local, self-taught classical pianist Brad Kella, winner of Channel 4's The Piano, season 2.
Attendance by invitation only.
Proudly supported by Allwyn, operator of the National Lottery.
Lates: Live piano
After a long day of panels, presentations and policy discussions, conference-goers can relax, reflect, and enjoy informal chats around the grand piano.
Panel: Regional Investment & Devolution
Lyndsey Jackson (Edinburgh Festival Fringe), Claire Walker (Co-Chief Executive, Society of London Theatre & UK Theatre) and Suzie Norton (Executive Lead, Create Central) will explore how we can drive inclusive growth with region-specific interventions for the creative economy.
Panel: ‘New Deal’ For Working People
Freelancers are the backbone of the Cultural and Creative industries, comprising 32% of the workforce. Richard Miskella (Joint-Managing Partner, Lewis Silkin), Andy Harrower (Chief Executive, Directors UK), Philippa Childs (Head of Bectu, sector of Prospect and Deputy General Secretary, Prospect) will discuss the needs and solutions the UK Government must consider around employment and freelancing.
Panel: Trade & Exports
Post-Brexit, how does the UK stay competitive on the global stage? David Leigh-Pemberton (Deputy Director - Policy & Engagement, British Fashion Council), Jo Twist (Chief Executive, BPI) and Kate O'Connor (Executive Chair, Animation UK) discuss growth opportunities in trade and export goods and services internationally. With Gareth Thomas MP (Harrow West) and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Department for Business and Trade).
Fireside: Skills & Education
In this exclusive fireside chat, National Film Award-winning actor, presenter and Royal Academy of Dramatic Art President David Harewood OBE talks about creative skills, education, and the links between creativity and health.
Panel: Aligning The AI Opportunity
What does the future look like for AI and human creativity? Dan Guthrie (Director General, Alliance for Intellectual Property), Dr Andrew Rogoyski (Surrey Institute for People Centred AI), and Phil Hughes (Founder, Digital Creator Association) will explore the roots of this ever-topical question.
Panel: Higher Education: The role of creative graduates in boosting the UK Economy
Christoph Lindner (President & Vice Chancellor, Royal College of Art); Brooke Storer-Church (Chief Executive, GuildHE), and Sean McNamara (Principal & Chief Executive Officer, LIPA: Liverpool Institute for the Performing Arts) discuss the role of education and educational institutions in providing the best and most diverse talent for the creative sectors.
Fireside: Working Class Access to the Cultural & Creative Industries
BAFTA-award winning actress Vicky McClure MBE will be discussing how we can broaden working class representation in the Creative Industries, alongside filmmaker Jonny Owen and Alison Rashley, Executive Artistic Director of the Television Workshop in Nottingham. With Alex Norris MP (Nottingham North & Kimberley).
ITV, Creative UK and Labour Creatives: Celebrating Our Creative Future
Closed event taking place in Liverpool City Centre.
Strictly by invitation only.
Sky Sports Showcase & Informal Drinks
Informal drinks to showcase the amazing power of sport to bring communities together, boost local economics and improve our lives.
Open event subject to capacity.
Lates: Live piano
After a long day of panels, presentations and policy discussions, conference-goers can relax, reflect, and enjoy informal chats around the grand piano.
Find out more about membership:
Where To Find Us
Presented by
Advertising Association • Alliance for Intellectual Property • Animation UK • Art Fund •
Association of Photographers • Bectu • BPI (British recorded music Industry) LTD • British Fashion Council • Channel 4 • Contemporary Visual Arts Network • Council for Higher Education in Art and Design • Create Central • Creative Industries Policy and Evidence Centre • Crafts Council • De Montfort University • Design & Artists Copyright Society • Design Business Association • Design Council • Digital Creator Association • Directors UK • Edinburgh Festival Fringe • FACT Liverpool • GuildHE • Independent Society of Musicians • Lewis Silkin • Liverpool Philharmonic • Motion Picture Association • National Theatre • Publishers Association • Royal Academy of Dramatic Art • Royal Ballet and Opera • Royal College of Art • Royal Shakespeare Company • Sadler’s Wells • Society of London Theatre / UK Theatre • Southbank Centre • Surrey Institute for People-Centred AI • The Heritage Alliance • UK Interactive Entertainment • UK Screen Alliance • University of the Arts London
With grateful thanks to Catherine Johnson and Andrew Davies for their generous support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Have a question?
What is the Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion?
The Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion is a collaboration of Creative UK members coming together to put the creative sector at the centre of the political agenda by stimulating debate and fresh solutions in political party conference season.
This year, for the first time, 40 organisations are holding joint fringe events in a multi-day programme which includes policy-led discussion and live performances.
Where and when is the Labour Party Annual Conference 2024 happening?
The Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion is taking place as part of official fringe activity at the Labour Party Annual Conference 2024 in Liverpool.
The Conference venues are the ACC, ECL and the Pullman Hotel.
The dates of the conference are Sun 22 Sep - Wed 25 Sep 2024.
The Cultural & Creative Industries Pavilion will be in operation from Sun 22 - Tue 24 Sep 2024.
The Pavilion is K8 on associated maps and is sited outside the conference centre but within the secure (ticketed) zone, overlooking the River Mersey.
To attend the Pavilion, you must first be accredited and/or hold a ticket to the wider event.
I have access requirements or would like to enquire about access provision.
Please visit the Labour Party Annual Conference website for more detail on accessibility and related services.
The Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion has ground level access and will have a very slight ramped access/exit.
We will be providing automated text transcription for all daytime sessions.
If you have any further questions about the Pavilion or our programme, please contact Event Producer Bren O’Callaghan on bren.ocallaghan@wearecreative.uk
For more information about accessibility provision at the Conference, please contact the Conference Team on 0345 092 3311 or conferenceservices@labour.org.uk
How easy is it to get in and out of the Conference?
Please be prepared for increased security presence and strict protocols.
All guests, attendees, performers, and visitors - without exception - will be required to pass through airport-style security. Bag checks will be in operation.
Please factor in additional time when scheduling your arrival to allow for delays of at least 30 minutes, if not longer, at busy periods. We are not aware of any VIP or fast-track line.
Please avoid bringing luggage to the conference site. Suitcases and large luggage will not be allowed.
Small backpacks and satchels are permitted but will be subject to thorough checks.
We recommend that you leave luggage at your accommodation, or at a left luggage facility.
Excess Baggage operates a left luggage service at Liverpool Lime Street rail station, opposite the ticket office.
Operating hours are
Mon-Thu 07.00 - 21.00
Fri - Sun 07.00 - 23.00
For more information call 0151 909 3697 or visit Excess Baggage.
Apps and websites such as Stasher and Nannybag work with venues such as shops, hotels, and sites with spare storage capacity to also store luggage by the hour.
Why is the Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion only at the Labour Party Annual Conference?
Creative UK will be attending a range of UK political party conferences, but as the incumbent party forming the UK Government, the scale and complexity of activity at the Labour Party Conference has been placed as the priority by Creative UK members.
I’ve never been - what is the purpose of political party conferences and what is it like?
Every autumn, UK political parties hold annual conferences. For all parties, conferences are an opportunity to engage and connect with their membership, to generate media debate and coverage, to raise revenue and in some cases, party conferences have constitutional significance and play a key role in their policy development and position setting.
Political party conferences are, in some ways, like any other conference – the format is generally predictable, with mainstage keynote speeches, panel sessions and presentations, limited choice of food and long days on your feet. Political party conferences are, however, different from other events in that outside of mass lobbies in UK Parliament, it is the only opportunity to engage with the majority of politicians within a short period of time in a small geography.
What is also common of UK political party conferences is that there is no attempt by the party to control the overall programme of activity that occurs from the hundreds of organisations who book space for advocacy, engagement, and promotion. This means that there are dozens of choices at any given time of the day as to what a participant might choose to attend. Competition for attention is high, and consequently, events need to be high-impact and high value to keep people in the room.
It is a typical feature of conference that participants swiftly move from event to event, often scheduling informal meetings in between events in all manners of locations.
For the Labour Party, their conference is led by the National Executive Committee, the Labour Party's governing body and is central to their constitutional process. Labour Party delegates from trade unions, affiliated groups and constituency parties put forward motions and vote on them, deciding the party's platform and policy positions for the year.
What role are Creative UK adopting?
Creative UK is the convenor of the Cultural and Creative Industries Pavilion, and overseeing end-to-end delivery,
Who is Creative UK?
Creative UK is the national network for the Creative Industries. We are an independent membership organisation that champions the value of the Creative Industries. We know that talent is everywhere, but opportunity is not. Creative UK connects talent, business and organisations across the Creative Industries; from arts and culture, film and TV and video games to design, publishing and architecture and everything in between. We invest by identifying untapped potential to accelerate growth, providing tailor made resources and financial expertise. We do all of this because we believe in the power of creativity to change lives. Find out more at wearecreative.uk.
Who will be at the Labour Party Annual Conference?
Party conferences attract a wide array of people connected to and interested in a party. UK political party conferences are attended by politicians, party members, affiliated groups, activists, journalists, charities, businesses, universities, think tanks, trade unions and more.
Approximately 20,000 Labour Party Conference attendees are expected this year.