BBC Director-General, Tim Davie, has been announced as one of the key speakers at this year’s Creative Cities Convention, being held from May 7 – 8 in Bradford as part of its UK City of Culture 2025 celebrations.
The Director-General will be in conversation with Mayor of West Yorkshire, Tracy Brabin. They will discuss “how to empower the creative industries outside of London to drive growth, opportunity and inclusivity.”
The two-day Creative Cities Convention is dedicated to people making film, TV or digital content outside London. This year’s Creative Cities Convention, themed “Local to Global: More in Common,” celebrates the power of British creativity to captivate global audiences while highlighting its unifying force at home.
Davie and Brabin’s session will cover issues such as “sustaining world-class media hubs; nurturing local talent in the face of evolving global challenges; the BBC’s role in levelling the playing field and how regional partnerships and public investment can have an economic, social and cultural impact across the UK.”
Tim Davie said: “Public service broadcasters play a key role in ensuring homegrown creativity continues to be a global success story, through unearthing talent, developing skills and reflecting communities across the UK.
“The BBC is proud to support this year’s Creative Cities Convention in Bradford and I look forward to celebrating the people, dynamism and innovation which is driving the creative industries outside of London.”
Mayor Tracy Brabin has launched a range of initiatives to drive growth and support the region’s creative industries through her £2.3m ‘You Can Make It Here’ programme.
Tracy Brabin, Mayor of West Yorkshire, said: “It’s going to be an incredible year for West Yorkshire’s creative industries, with Bradford UK City of Culture 2025 set to attract millions of people to the region.
“We’re using this opportunity to nurture talent, create more jobs, drive investment and grow our economy. I can’t wait for creatives to hear more about our plan for a stronger, brighter West Yorkshire at this year’s Creative Cities Convention in Bradford.”
Lisa Campbell, Director of the Creative Cities Convention, added: “Set against a backdrop of BBC Charter renewal, an ongoing freelancer crisis and a new government putting regional support at the top of its agenda, this will be an unmissable debate at the Convention.
“The session promises candid insights, visionary ideas, and actionable solutions from two influential leaders committed to reshaping the creative landscape.”
Jon Creamer
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