What happens when the architectural beats of The Chemical Brothers meet the ethereal folk-spirit of the North? Blend dives deep into the collaborative brain of Tom Rowlands, Aurora, and visual mastermind Adam Smith as they unveil their new entity: Tomora. By Blend Music Desk In the London underground, a “new beginning” usually smells of smoke…
Christmas has always been the privileged stage for storytelling. We still remember John Lewis’s epic narratives, or Sainsbury’s’s subtlety when it transformed the memory of the Great War into a shared tale. Today, however, it seems brands have lost the plot. The campaigns of 2025 show us a different landscape: commercials that pursue aesthetics, mascots…
In the vibrant heart of Brixton Market, tucked between heritage stalls and new-wave cafés, lies a space that redefines what coworking can mean. Impact Brixton is not just a place to plug in your laptop — it’s a social hub where freelancers, founders, and digital creatives gather to build something that matters. Here, work is…
There are places in London that promise creativity — and others that provoke it. Peckham Levels sits somewhere in between. Housed in a repurposed multi-storey car park, it’s often described as a “creative playground.” But for those who walk through its concrete corridors with a trained eye — or a background in architecture — the…
In recent years, South London has quietly emerged as a powerhouse of grassroots digital innovation. Beyond the towering tech hubs of Shoreditch and Canary Wharf, a constellation of creative communities, local accelerators, and purpose-led spaces are reshaping what tech means — with collaboration at its heart. 🏢 Where Community Meets Code South of the river,…
South London has always been a melting pot of cultural ferment, a vibrant ecosystem where art in all its forms finds fertile ground. In recent years, electronic music, in particular, has moved beyond being just a soundtrack for clubs; it’s become a propulsive force and an indispensable partner in the artistic creative process, especially for…
In today’s fast-moving digital world, small business owners are often juggling multiple roles—marketer, customer service rep, social media manager, and more. Sound familiar? The good news is that artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just for big corporations with massive budgets. In fact, AI tools are more accessible than ever and can be a powerful…
Mass tourism is putting the European Union to the test, with increasingly visible consequences for the housing crisis, infrastructure and the environment. In light of these critical issues, MEPs Jaume Asens Llodrà, Vicent Marzà Ibáñez and Estrella Galán raised the issue in a question to the European Commission, asking what concrete measures it intends to…
Five years on from the start of the pandemic, the creative industries are still grappling with the knock-on effects – from the indie agency wave through to the fractious debate around hybrid working March 2020 will forever be remembered as the month when the world was collectively upended. When the World Health Organisation officially declared…
The recently announced £60 million boost for creative industries marks the first step of the Government’s Sector Plan for the creative industries, and aims to turbocharge growth by by transforming local venues, creating jobs, supporting businesses and spreading opportunity across the country. Creative UK were delighted to be part of the conversation as the boost…