A host of big names will be heading to Liverpool to advocate for the creative sector during the Labour Party Conference.
Armando Iannucci, Joe Dempsie, Carol Vorderman, Carole Cadwalladr, Nick Park, Gary Neville and Angela Griffin will discuss responsible AI use; the role of the creative industries in the Industrial Strategy; the importance of diversity as a driver for growth; the enhanced protections needed for freelancers, and why greater investment is needed in the creative curriculum.
“Earlier this year, in publishing its Industrial Strategy, the UK Government made a clear statement: the creative industries is a priority economic sector – and fundamental to underpinning the country’s growth. The Sector Plan laid out priorities for Labour to build on our potential. The job for leaders in the cultural and creative industries now, is to work together with government to purposefully execute and turn that plan into a reality,” said Creative UK Chief Executive Caroline Norbury OBE.
“This activity at the Labour Party Conference is advocacy in action. It is truly inspiring that such a wide range of cultural organisations, industry leaders, tech giants and creative voices have come together in this unique way to share the same message: putting the cultural and creative industries at the heart of policy making is fundamental to economic growth and social prosperity . With political representation on every panel and roundtable, this is an extraordinary opportunity to make our collective voice heard.”
The Pavilion convened by Creative UK will also feature politicians including Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, Lisa Nandy MP; Minister of State for the Department for Culture, Media and Sport, Ian Murray MP; Minister for Creative Industries, Media and Arts, Stephanie Peacock MP; and the Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin.
It’s being support by the likes of 5, YouTube, Channel 4 and Creative Alliance South West.
Lisa Nandy will deliver a speech on Sunday evening, as part of the event’s official media launch, while a Fireside Chat series will feature Armando Iannucci talking with broadcaster Krishnan Guru-Murthy and Carol Vorderman will be joined by author, investigative journalist, and features writer Carole Cadwalladr to discuss the power of independent journalism.
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Alison Lomax, Managing Director of YouTube UK and Ireland will appear in conversation with former footballer and Overlap CEO Gary Neville.
“The UK’s cultural and creative industries are one of our greatest success stories – rooted in our communities, powered by talent and full of potential. The Pavilion is a great showcase of the imagination and innovation that exists in every part of the UK,” said Nandy.
“Through our Creative Industries Sector Plan, we will drive further growth across the country and the perspectives shared over this three-day programme will be invaluable. I am delighted to join colleagues from across the sector, to champion the UK as the best place in the world to create, to innovate and succeed.”
