The UK’s must-attend creative industry event of the year is returning to Margate on 9th & 10th July 2025
The UK Creative Festival is back and bringing together the whole of the UK creative community for two unforgettable days of inspirational talks, creative insights, knowledge sharing, connection and industry parties, as well as a whole load of beachside fun!
The heart of our festival remains our free-to-attend Creative Careers Fair, which is led by the Creative Foundation. The fair was created to provide opportunities and guidance to the next generation of talent, whilst helping build pathways and connections into fields that inspire them and breaking barriers that hinder accessibility to the industry. We want to help people of all types, from all backgrounds, to help ensure a more diverse and representative workforce.
Over the past four years the UK Creative Festival has welcomed over 3500+ students and young creatives, from all over Kent and the surrounding areas.
Students and young creatives get access to leading companies from across the creative industries, including creative agencies, production companies, leading brands, cultural organisations and Higher Education institutions, universities and performing arts schools. We are also pleased to have representatives from local businesses and grassroots institutions attending.
Attendees have the opportunity to take part in expertly run workshops and Q&A sessions, and access valuable careers advice, including interview skills and advice on portfolios and CVS. Young creatives can also attend the keynote talks and panels from our main programme, featuring valuable insights and knowledge from key industry figureheads.
The UK Creative Festival is committed to helping create pathways into, and opportunities within, the creative industries for people of all types, from all backgrounds, to help ensure a more diverse and representative workforce.
Jeremy Green, Founder, UK Creative Festival commented:
“We want to provide a fun and engaging platform to connect, inspire and showcase the people and talent of the UK Creative industry. Thanks to the support of our partners, Global Media, APA, Sparks, Moore Kingston Smith, we hope to be able to kick start the careers of the next generation of UK creative talent.”
This is a ‘not-to-be-missed’ opportunity to meet and network with the UK creative industry.
How to Apply
A full agenda can be found on the website.
Tickets can be purchased on the website and Young Creatives (14-25) can register to attend the event for free.
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