Creative Times - Recently Updated Profiles

logicbunker

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 16:50:39 +0000

We are a multi discipline design studio, specialising in creating inspirational environments and innovative concepts. We are passionate about producing a diverse range of solutions that continue to drive and enthuse our clients. logicbunker was established in 2008, the company was born through the collaboration of key professionals within the design community. Our focus and vision is a commitment to our clients, ensuring that creative solutions exceed expectations.

Small scale one off projects to multifaceted designs, logicbunker has the skills to represent you and your brand to a wider audience. We are able to help you execute external or internal temporary structures, creating exhibition stands and pavilions through to museum and visitor attractions, from commercial office solutions, along with bars, cafe shops and hair salons, we have the ability to produce innovative interiors that endure and stimulate.

Contact us for a free consultation to find out how we can help you

Freelance Creative Consultant

Thu, 04 Mar 2010 14:50:03 +0000

Freelance consultant on creative projects; project management and copywriting

Sprocket DC

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:25:17 +0000

Sprocket DC is a dynamic design consultancy specialising in mechanical engineering and product design.

We pride ourselves at extremely fast turnarounds and thrive under pressure. Our main aim is to ensure you receive the support you require and the expertise essential for your project, whilst meeting your deadlines and exceeding your expectations.

Our existing customers seem pretty pleased with our services so don't just take our word for it, go and see our client page on our website for some testimonials.

Jo Nightingale Communications

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 10:25:08 +0000

I am a freelance writer and communications consultant producing copy, PR and marketing that connect with your audience. Clients include Manchester Confidential, InCheshire, The Manchester Review, The University of Manchester, Made Up North Productions and TAPE.

Whether you’re producing promotional materials, news or feature content or a key press release, your communications must address your audiences’ interests to succeed. As an experienced communications and media relations professional I can help identify your key audiences and produce compelling copy and materials which meet their needs, ultimately fulfilling your own objectives.

onedb

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 08:19:27 +0000

Creative Services

We are committed to closely Listen to what you have to say. Think about the various suitable solutions. Design a piece that creates interest and communicates the message.

In the business of communicating. Creating intelligent, visual solutions to meet your marketing objectives, and offering this in a responsive and professional manner, that is our promise to you.

Whether you are looking to develop your company’s brand, or simply need quality design and production services, We can work with you to accomplish all your communications needs.

Karen Morris Productions

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:53:37 +0000

Professional video editing and filmmaking in Greater Manchester.

Services include:-

CORPORATE VIDEOS
WEDDING VIDEOS
COMMUNITY MEDIA AND INTERNET TV FILMS
SHOWREEL PRODUCTION
MUSIC GIGS & DOCUMENTARIES
EVENT FILMING & EDITING

adorn creatives

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:23:18 +0000

Adorn Creatives provide site specific art work combining original design with client and location needs to enhance any space. We are a collective of artists and designers with diverse skills, working across a range of mediums and utilising a wide range of innovative approaches and processes. We achieve bespoke tailored work, which transforms interior and exterior spaces into unique experiences.

Northern Futures Award

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 18:55:41 +0000

The North of England has produced some of the most innovative and respected creative individuals the world has seen. Artists and innovators including such illustrious names as Henry Moore, Dame Vivienne Westwood, Damien Hirst, Mike Leigh, Danny Boyle, David Hockney and Peter Saville, illustrate the wealth of talent that the North produces.

Art and culture are integral to the renaissance of the North; Northern Futures celebrates the future talent emerging from the region, seeking to identify and encourage the future Westwoods, Hockneys, Boyles and Savilles into successful creative careers. The prize aims to cement the North as a hotbed of new creativity and showcase our
talent to the world.

Overview

Northern Futures is a new, annual art & design award hosted by The Civic in Barnsley. The award recognises and rewards the best emerging creative talent in the North of England, showcasing it to a wider national and international audience and confirming the North as a hotbed of creativity. Each year Northern Futures will focus on specialist areas of art and design. For the inaugural year, 2010, the categories are:

Fine Art
3D Design
Fashion
Film

The prize is open to all artists, designers and film makers aged between 21-40 born, living or working in the North of England (as defined by Arts Council England areas Yorkshire, North West and North East). There will be a £1,500 cash prize for the winner from each category with two runners up per category who will each receive £250. Each category will be judged by a panel drawn from leading industry champions.

Prize winners and runners up from each category will have their work showcased within the Northern Futures Award Exhibition at The Civic, Barnsley between 28 July and 3 September 2010. The winners and runners up of the Northern Futures Awards will also have their work included in the Northern Futures Awards 2010 catalogue which will be distributed to leading Curators, Galleries, Fashion Houses, Film Production Companies, Design Companies and Manufacturers.

Entrants can visit www.northernfutures.co.uk take part in the award. The online submission system is available now and entrants can enter the award and submit their work via the website www.northernfutures.co.uk for only a £20 entry fee. The deadline for submissions is 30 April 2010. The panel members will then evaluate the category submissions with the shortlisted entrants being notified by 7June; after this date arrangements will be made to have access to entrants' work for inclusion in the Northern Futures Launch Ceremony & Exhibition: 28 July – 3 September. Winners will be announced during the exhibition, week commencing the 16 August at the Northern Futures Awards Ceremony.

Quotes

Chief Executive of The Civic, Fergus Justice-Mills commented “Northern Futures offers a great chance to see some of the best emerging talent in this country, it’s fantastic that this is happening in Barnsley. The combination of art, film, fashion and design will appeal to audiences of all ages from the region, nationally and internationally”.

Director of Northern Futures, Patrick Murphy commented “One of the main reasons for the creation of the Northern Futures Awards was to celebrate and acknowledge creativity in the North of England, a region that has already given the U.K and the world some of its leading artists, designers and filmmakers. It is also counterpoints and compliments more London based art and design awards. We are proud to be from the North of England and very proud to champion, and raise the profile of, emerging creative talent. The Civic is a fantastic multi million pound arts venue and a great home for Northern Futures'

Please visit www.northernfutures.co.uk

*Northern Futures Award
Category Judging Panels

Fine Art
Helen Pheby
Curator
Yorkshire Sculpture Park
Wakefield

Karen Newman
Curator
FACT (Foundation for Art and Creative Technology)
Liverpool

Claire Turner
Comme Ca Art
Manchester

Gavin Delahunty
Curator - Fine Art
MIMA
Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art

Sheila McGregor
Chief Executive
Axis (Leeds)

Ann Bukantas
Curator
Walker Gallery (Liverpool)

Julia Bell
Visual Arts Co-ordinator
Baltic Gallery (Gateshead)

Film

Eddie Berg
Artistic Director
BFI (British Film Institute) Southbank

Caroline Cooper Charles
Head of Creative Development
Warp X Ltd

Claire Spencer Cook
Senior producer / Curator
Onedotzero

Michael Knowles - UNCONFIRMED
Producer and Creative Director
Made up North Productions
?Keith Dando
Northern Film School
?Rob Speranza?Film producer & South Yorkshire Filmmakers’ Network director

Brett Wilson
Production
BBC North/The Peoples Republic

3D Design
Ben Kelly
Designer
Ben Kelly Studio

Moritz Waldemeyer
Moritz Waldemeyer Studio
London

Donna Loveday
Head of Curatorial
Design Museum

Tim Abrahams
Associate Editor
Blueprint Magazine

Jason Bruges - UNCONFIRMED
Designer
Jason Bruges Studio

Conny Freyer
Designer
Troika

Theresa Dowling
Editor
FX Editor, X2 Editor

Jonathan Krawczuk
DesignedMade

Fashion

Christopher Bailey - UNCONFIRMED
Creative Director
Burberry

Katie Bain
Show Manager
British Fashion Council

Rita Britton
Proprietor
Pollyanna

Stephanie Cooper
Tutor and designer
Central St Martins

theEword

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:55:23 +0000

theEword is a forward thinking digital marketing agency that specialises in Search Engine Optimisation and Search Engine Marketing. Formed in 2006, and located next to Media City, the business employs fifteen full-time markting specialists and journalists.

Current client rosta includes SMEs, PLCs and multi-nationals.

Jon Pudny

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 21:22:27 +0000

fracture theatre company

Tue, 09 Mar 2010 23:49:27 +0000

Fracture Theatre is a company set-up in the North East of England to offer people in different communities the chance to perform on stage. We create stunning pieces of physical, experimental and quirky theatre that always has audiences wanting more.

We also create professional works of theatre for use in theatre, schools, education, youth clubs, and on the streets.

Fracture Theatre delivers training and shows with the following skills: Drama, Physical Theatre, Mask & Mime, Street dance, Contemporary & Tap Dance, Clown, Drumming, Song, Music and a-cappella song.

We also hire out specialist teachers to schools, colleges and businesses that require new or arts techniques training.

Halliwells

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:35:29 +0000

Widely regarded as a leader in its field, the IPCT Department delivers astute, commercially driven advice in the areas of intellectual property, commercial law and technology law. Particular fields of expertise include the information technology, e-commerce, energy, pharmaceutical and bio-technology sectors.
The broad range of skills and specialisations within the Department enables it to deliver a comprehensive service to a diverse client base, ranging from individuals to multinationals, universities, local authorities and charities.

The Department tailors its services to each client's precise legal and commercial requirements to deliver the most cost effective and practical solution.

Members of the Department undertake both contentious and non-contentious work (including general legal advice, drafting and negotiating agreements and litigation) in the following areas:

Intellectual Property
The department undertakes both contentious and non-contentious work (including mediation, litigation and arbitration as well as contract drafting) in relation to all intellectual property rights.

Commercial
The department has extensive experience of running projects and drafting contractual documentation across a wide range of subject matters and service sectors.

Technology
The department provides commercial advice across the fields of IT, telecommunications, digital media and e-commerce and is experienced in handling related disputes.

The Northern Bureau

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 16:36:47 +0000

The Northern Bureau is a boutique graphic design agency that offers unique ideas and graphic design for your business. Our belief is that a strong conceptual approach, backed by thorough research, helps achieve differentiation. This offers competitive standout and market advantage for our clients.

We are based in Manchester UK and passionate about graphic design. Manchester has a long creative history and we are determined to add to it.

Future Artists

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 14:55:21 +0000

http://www.futureartists.co.uk

@futureartists

KMP Digitata

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 13:05:46 +0000

KMP Digitata were established in 1991 and have been working within the Digital space since 1995. We are a group of innovative and exciting digital marketing practitioners, creatives and client side and server side developers based in Manchester.

KMP Digitata excel at creating and managing user-centric digital experiences that deliver outstanding ROI for our clients, who include Asda, Manchester Airports Group, Makro, The Open University, IMI Cornelius, Punch Taverns, Royal Liver, Renold plc and Chester Zoo.

Eclipse Interactive

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 17:18:12 +0000

Eclipse Interactive creates applications and games. We have the resources and technology to create and deploy high quality entertainment content to virtually any platform.

Offering an awesome combined competency, we have worked on over 230 mobile, Web, PC, PS2/3, DS, and iPhone titles, over many years. We offer expertise in the following areas:

• J2ME
• Flash
• iPhone Games and Entertainment Apps
• Online-multiplayer
• Converged Experiences and Social Media Apps

Whether it’s an “on the go” iPhone application custom-designed for your business, or a fun “social media” game idea, we can develop, test, and deliver whatever you’ve got in mind. From jaw-dropping promotional Smartphone campaigns and awesome standalone or networked games to engaging information applications, our aim is to help you create and deliver. We will work hand-in-hand with your creative teams to maintain the integrity of your idea, design and/or campaign in the digital space.

The Hive

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 16:08:34 +0000

Creative office space, workspaces and studios for new media businesses and digital agencies in Manchester's Northern Quarter. The Hive - 0161 236 1878.

PF:Design

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:44:38 +0000

PF Design is a studio made up of individuals with experience in diverse design disciplines. Working for various clients; from small independent retailers, to large blue chip companies both in the UK and Europe, projects have included corporate identity, literature, exhibitions, retail graphics, websites and 3D modelling.

Rachel Lewis Illustration

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 15:58:37 +0000

Rachel graduated from the BA (Hons) Illustration course at the University of Wolverhampton in June 2009 with a high 2:1. She creates all her images with hand rendered imagery and text, and then scans in and manipulates the composition in Photoshop. Her main interests lie within Editorial and Advertising illustration, and she likes to deal with current issues and interesting things like that in her work. She believes strongly in sustainability within design and is concerned with environmental issues in all aspects of our lives. Rachel is interested in the relationship between image and text, and the use of typography as image. You can probably see that she loves using type within her work, especially when working on things like book covers.

Rachel is inspired by popular culture, fashion, found objects, random behaviour, shiny things, and anything in between.

The Fashion Network

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 13:16:32 +0000

Manchester Fashion Network began 3 years ago as a social networking portal for the fashion industry. With an experienced team that is constantly expanding, the business has organically developed into Manchester’s only fashion specific PR and Marketing agency.

Through the development of key contacts in both the trade and commercial worlds, Manchester Fashion Network has become an obvious solution for brands and products wanting to associate themselves with fashion media.

MFN works towards managing all things fashion related coming into or going out of Manchester.

Cahoona

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:01:04 +0000

We’re an ambitious new web agency, formed in July 2008 and based in Manchester. We work with companies and organisations who need a little help in communicating better with their audience online. We do this by using the latest techniques and innovations to build websites that are functional, usable, and really nice to look at. This means that our clients are able to work more closely with their customers, which not only helps to build a better dialogue, but also stimulate engagement and ultimately, sales.

To help deliver our vision, we work across four areas: Design, Development, Marketing and Social.

This means that we deliver our work with an in-house team, who can not only can make the web look like a nicer place to be, but can also build the infrastructure required to make the web work better. With a background in the wider online marketing services, we can also help research and promote your online products to position them better in the online marketplace.

Our skills in all things social on the web also help us form community based projects, whether that be a blog, or an idea-sourcing platform to generate new innovations. This all means that we understand the web, and how to use it to help you communicate better.

Milk

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 14:52:22 +0000

Milk is a digital agency based in Manchester providing a range of web marketing services including web design, e-campaigns, hosting, reruitment website design and SEO.

Toxteth TV

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 16:36:14 +0000

Bolton Libraries, Museums and Archive

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:32:33 +0000

Running in the Halls

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 12:21:10 +0000

Running in the Halls is a design and communication agency based in Yorkshire.

We design and develop websites and content management systems and are experts in search engine optimisation.

We develop iPhone apps and create bespoke web applications.

We also love social media and can fully incorporate social networking sites into websites.

North West New Wave

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 11:58:28 +0000

A creative and social movement in the North West of England for indie filmmakers, by indie filmmakers!

Northern Advantage

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 08:05:45 +0000

A dynamic media training company with a collective of highly skilled and effective trainers across the media, digital and creative industries.

Training is for junior media professionals through to leaders and managers and includes innovative breakfast sessions hosted by media companies; full day training on a range of subjects including freelance skills, legal complexities of film making and CV and interview techniques and bespoke events on creative entrepreneurship.

Red Chilli Design

Wed, 27 Jan 2010 17:42:32 +0000

HYPER ISLAND

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 13:47:51 +0000

Hyper Island is the world leading educator in the areas of digital, interactive, communication, business management and leadership. For more than 15 years we have been developing training programmes using our own unique methodology based on experience based learning. With offices in Sweden and US we are now up and running in UK with offices in Manchester and London

"Hyper Island = Digital Harvard."
--Rob Schwartz, Chief Creative Officer, TBWA/Chiat/Day, Los Angeles,

Lion Eyes

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 13:15:29 +0000

http://www.lioneyestv.co.uk

Lion Eyes is an Award Winning Television, Film & Video Production Company based in Manchester.

With our unrivaled experience, skills, creativity we produce ground breaking Tv Commercials, films, television programmes and video for any screen, all from our bespoke production facility in the heart of Manchester.

We let our work do the talking, why not have a look...
http://www.lioneyestv.co.uk/show.html

Digital Pathways

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 10:50:57 +0000

Manchester Metropolitan University

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:23:19 +0000

MMU is a major economic contributor to the North West, with 34,000 students, 4,300 staff and an income of £236 million. MMU’s financial impact on the region totals £690 million and is rising*.
We pride ourselves on training the future talent of the region as 70% of our graduates stay and work in the North West.
We work in partnership across the region, with 45% of our courses having links with our community. We provide a range of services to the local community including real-world research, events and sporting facilities.
MMU’s contribution to local industry takes many forms; providing continuing professional development courses, working with businesses in Knowledge Transfer Partnerships and providing work-ready graduates with the skills and expertise that will add value to your business.

STAN

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 16:03:58 +0000

Integrated communication | STAN is a traditional and digital PR agency. Through digital marketing, online brand building, social media and PR we connect messages with the media to build awareness, drive traffic and increase revenue for businesses and brands.

Pimp My Cloakroom.com

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 15:30:29 +0000

Pimp My Cloakroom. com is a creative production agency specializing in the live events/exhibition and party arena.

We work from ideas, concept, visuals, presentation and production.

we are happy to help you get "1 foot in the contract" and leave you to the rest, or we can assist you with the project implementation and completion.

yelsnitlaup

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:02:31 +0000

Yelsnitlaup is a Design and Music service catering for contemporary
visual design and new innovating music and compositions.

In todays New Media fuelled world there is a massive need for visuals and a soundtrack be it for websites or billboards, Tv or podcasts, adverts or just for pleasure.

Ethos public relations

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 09:15:30 +0000

Ethos public relations is a leading independent PR company based in Manchester. We work with clients throughout the UK delivering successful and cost effective public relations programmes.

We offer a wide range of public relations services for businesses large and small. Whether you are looking for a full blown PR campaign or help on a one-off project, you can rely on Ethos public relations to deliver.

Arts & Business

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 11:08:14 +0000

Arts & Business sparks new partnerships between commerce and culture.

We connect companies and individuals to cultural organisations and provide the expertise and insight for them to prosper together. Please visit our Website to see more information http://www.aandb.org.uk/

The hut in the forest

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:21:15 +0000

The Hut in the Forest is a boutique high-end retouching studio.

Media sauce

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:29:23 +0000

We are an award winning, innovative company working with leading SME?s and organisations in the creative industries.Our mission is to help people, companies and industries be the best that they can be.
Across business, creativity and technology we can ?sauce? the latest methods and practices from other industries and tailor them for your training, coaching and consulting needs.

Kinofilm

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:45:23 +0000

Kinofilm's mission is to create awareness and understanding of the short film format, through exhibition, distribution, promotion and education. Kinofilm aims to champion the medium of short film and, through this medium, promote cultural diversity.

Kinofilm originated as a touring festival, the underground Kino Film Club, showing films in non-cinematic venues in monthly seasons throughout Manchester during 1993-95. The event grew in reputation and the Kinofilm Short Film Festival was established in October 1995. Over the following decade the Kinofilm festival grew to become a widely known, internationally recognised Short Film Festival celebrating the art of short film and bringing the best short films from around the globe to Manchester up until its tenth anniversary in February 2006. During this time Kinofilm supported over 3000 filmmakers, screening short films from over 20,000 international submissions.

The festival has provided a platform to emerging filmmakers, many of which have gone on to become some of the UK?s top independent filmmakers, including; Neil Marshall (The Descent, Dog Soldiers), Damien O?Donnell (Inside I?m Dancing, East is East) and Lynne Ramsay (Ratcatcher, Morvern Callar), as well as short-film makers whose debut features are due for release in early 2010, including; Brian Percival (A Boy Called Dad), Lawrence Gough (Salvation) and Kolton Lee (Freestyle).

Past patrons of Kinofilm include Steve Coogan, Henry Normal, Bruno Coppola and the late Tony Wilson.

The festival closed in 2007, following a reduction in funding.

2010 sees its return as Kinofilm European Short Film Festival. Taking place between 28 April and 2 May.

Inspiring Images

Mon, 04 Jan 2010 09:35:03 +0000

Inspiring Images specialises in creative commercial photography for arts and business organisations.
I also run photographic workshops for all levels of photographer.

Rubbish Revamped

Sun, 03 Jan 2010 18:42:31 +0000

Rubbish Revamped offer recycled craft workshops in Chorlton and elsewhere. Small and friendly groups. Lots of cups of tea and cake. Varied workshop programme. All welcome (14+).

Tangerine PR

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:31:39 +0000

Tangerine is a full service public relations consultancy operating in myriad sectors, whose clients describe working with us as a ?breath of fresh air?. We?re extremely proud of this.
At the heart of everything we do is a robust understanding of our clients? businesses, their industries, aims, challenges and opportunities. Tangerine consultants are best in class, and an indispensable extension of our clients? businesses, operating with honesty, effectiveness and enthusiasm at every level. By pre-evaluating every single campaign, we agree what success looks like for our clients from the outset, and guarantee to never under-deliver.

We also own Juice Digital - a specialist social media marketing consultancy - www.juicedigital.co.uk

G1 Creative

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:57:01 +0000

We are a small design agency offering design and marketing services to a wide range of organisations throughout the UK. Clients include both public sector and commercial as well as a number of charities.

Delivering a solid range of creative services which include branding, graphic design, web design, online marketing, packaging and point-of-sale.

We deliver highly effective results with an honest an open, down to earth approach. We want to build relationships with our clients by proving our value and our integrity.

Manchester Modernist Society

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 19:24:58 +0000

Promoting the appreciation of 20thC urban built environment in Manchester and the surrounding region.

Single Cell Collective

Tue, 15 Dec 2009 10:42:43 +0000

Single Cell is a collective of musicians and artists based in Manchester, UK. We make music, play gigs and take part in larger projects.

iDesign Graphics

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 15:58:08 +0000

iDesign Graphics is a creative agency based in Cheadle, Stockport, specializing in graphic design and website design. From logo designs to full corporate brochures and from simple websites to complex e-commerce and database driven websites, we offer affordable solutions to your marketing projects.

Arrange to come in for a chat and discuss your requirements, we are sure we can help!

OH Digital

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 13:19:00 +0000

OH Digital is a Manchester web design company providing digital agency services and web development. Our clients include The Daily Mash, How-Do, Manchester museums and universities, Glasgow Rangers FC, the NHS, the TUC, Des McNulty MSP, Rainy City Stories, End Water Poverty, the Manchester Literature Festival and the Manchester Blog Awards.

Mercy Ltd

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 09:49:48 +0000

?The stuff of creative legend?

Mercy is an eminently adaptable and dependable creative agency, with offices in Liverpool and London.

We produce slick and cutting-edge design, illustration and art direction commissions for a vast array of fabulous clients; in print, in galleries, on record sleeves and online.

Our super-skilled and dedicated design team have recently delivered projects for the Young Vic, Universal, Virgin, Sony and Kings Place ? as well as producing and delivering Mercy?s first self-published paperback release, This Is A Little Book.

Away from the sketchbooks and Macs, Mercy?s agency services also include publishing, copywriting, web development and a live output programme.

?Ambitious and confident? - BBC

NEEDLE magazine

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:31:55 +0000

NEEDLE is an online magazine for embroidery in all its forms. NEEDLE features international artists from around the world. The magazine aims to mix both contemporary and traditional embroidery styles and techniques. NEEDLE promotes embroidery artists and designer makers by providing an online platform for them to showcase their talents. The Winter issue is online now!

NEEDLE is published in conjunction with the Hand Embroidery Network, promoting hand embroidery as an art form around the world.

Nexus Art Cafe

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 20:39:34 +0000

Nexus Art Café is a community arts space based in the Northern Quarter of Manchester. We pride ourselves on being an open, accessible space for emerging artists to not only showcase their work, but to engage with the city's community to discuss and explore personal responses to the work. There is a strong emphasis on the wider community and bridging the gap between 'gallery' and 'meeting place', best embodied in our relaxed and friendly café environment. Here we host a wide variety of workshops, events, gigs and community meetings, catering for interests from needlework to gardening, music to small scale publishing. We also host a weekly Night Café, providing a safe, welcoming and creative haven for city-goers from the hustle and bustle of a Northern Quarter Saturday night. Nexus also has a very successful artist-in-residence scheme in place, providing a platform for local artists to pursue longer term projects with the support of both staff and visitors to the cafe.

We are open to proposals from community groups and individuals who feel they could make use of our space, as well as welcoming all to come and get involved in our wide variety of events and volunteering opportunities.

therapy textiles

Fri, 29 Jan 2010 22:53:51 +0000

one off textile and mixed media pieces and illustrations that are simple quirky and eclectic

Ben Tallon

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 13:01:45 +0000

Ben Tallon is a freelance Illustrator/Designer working in Advertising, Television, Design, New Media and Editorial. Ben works with many clients both domestic and international including The Wall Street Journal, Channel 4, The Guardian, The Times, Manchester United and many others. His work is completely hand crafted and plays on chance and happy accident.

Carbon Digital Ltd

Mon, 15 Feb 2010 09:39:28 +0000

Carbon Digital is a visual effects company that produces commercial film quality visualisation using the latest CGI techniques for TV Commercials, Corporate Product Demo video's and Digital Campaigns. Our specialities include Live Action filming blending motion graphics, animation and 3D effects.

Clare Stout Photography

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:40:11 +0000

Clare Stout Photography covers all aspects of photography but specialises in commercial photography.
Website, product, portfolio, documentary etc.

I also cover events such as music gigs, conferences, business meetings etc

design by viva

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:06:31 +0000

Website design, marketing and branding, from Belfast, Northern Ireland

JP74

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:43:45 +0000

JP74 is an independent creative digital agency that has been established since 2001 and now employs 15 people. JP74 provides a range of digital and online marketing services to produce sustainable growth for our clients.

Clients include Ask Developments, Bedell Cristin, D&AD, GDR, NHS, and Swinton Insurance.

FiatUX!

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:52:51 +0000

Clean UI design, UX centered functional development, SEO, SMM.

Woodend Artists

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 10:24:55 +0000

WOODEND ARTISTS.

The historical Woodend Mill in Mossley is home to a vibrant community of artists, designers and makers. Including painters, ceramicists, photographers, printmakers, furniture designers and makers, textile artists, prop makers and other visual artists, Woodend Mill is becoming the cultural hub of the area.

A former cotton mill, the Grade II listed building dominates the skyline of Mossley and marks a prosperous period in the area?s history. The mill is once again becoming a hive of activity, though these days it is more likely to produce a piece of artwork than a bolt of cotton.

Mill residents have set up a group called Woodend Artists to promote and support creative industry within the building and are hoping to have a permanent gallery space available in the near future. They are part of the regeneration of the area, bringing culture and sustainable business to the local community.

?Woodend Artists really want to integrate the Mill in the local community and for it to become a recognised attraction for the area, bringing in business and tourism?, said Richard Dawson, a production designer and artist who lives in Mossley. ?It is really important to protect the heritage of the area and by creating a flourishing industry in this former cotton mill, we are preserving its history by adapting to contemporary life?.

The group are seeking opportunities to work with local councils, providing a resource of professional artists to run creative sessions and workshops in schools, hospitals and community groups.

Ros Millar Jewellery

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:30:43 +0000

Jewellery from Designer/Maker Ros Millar

Danni@Yumenochikara

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 11:06:56 +0000

Yume No Chikara which in English means The power of Dreams.
I intend to promote my fresh creative style writing through visual and audible means, by this we would like to highlight the literary aspects of literature musical talents of performing arts, which excite and affect this Medium, this will appeal to television/radio stations looking for new drama programmes in the same vein.
I am the sort of writer who wants to write for many mediums and do not want to be pigeon holed, which is a unique factor of Yume no Chikara, the vision is we attend to be different.
Yume no Chikara intends to portray creative writing through poetry, prose, Drama and art as a whole, but each time we want push the boundaries to make people who are interested think about the message we are trying to convey through our original work or by request creative adaptation.

ChesterPerforms

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:30:32 +0000

We're the leading producer and promoter of arts events in and around Chester. During 2009 (our third year of producing events) we programmed one of the UK's newest film and digital media festivals, Screen Deva, four weekends of free community street arts during August, Roam the Rows. A free performance and installation event Up The Wall plus a regular programme of contemporary performance and film, SOAPBOX.

We work with local, national and international artists, facilitate a variety of creative workshops and projects with schools and community groups and subsidise opportunities for young people.

We are also here to drive the debate and lead the development of a new performing arts centre for Chester. The city is without a full time arts building and we are working towards building one which will achieve a national reputation for Chester.

Waterside Open 2010

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 11:27:11 +0000

Waterside Open 2010: Open all artists/makers in any medium except live art.

Deadline for Submissions: Friday 8 January 2010 1-6pm and Saturday 9 January 10am-4pm at Waterside Arts Centre.
Fee is £5 per artwork with a maximum submission of three works per artist.

To apply; download the Waterside Open 2010 entry form and guidelines from www.watersideartscentre.co.uk or contact Box Office, Waterside Arts Centre, Sale, Greater Manchester M33 7ZF on 0161 912 5616.

Newham College

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 10:46:50 +0000

Nicole Cijs | Artist - Graphic Designer

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 10:34:45 +0000

Freelance fine artist, graphic designer and art tutor.

There are a lot of designers in the world, but not many who love the imaginary and fantastical. So if you are looking for something unique and a bit whimsical, then look no further...

I can make computer generated graphics or a design that requires an authentic artwork for print or web.

Illumini

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:50:07 +0000

MISSION

Illumini is a not for profit organisation, that provides free unique illuminating art events, for the publics enjoyment. Illumini promotes artists from any background and experience, who work with light, from visual artIsts to performers. Along side the biennale Illumini events in September 2008 & 2010, in between these dates, there are other events that Illumini creates. We also help promote artists and creative individuals and businesses, through our website, with a directory of profile pages. Online resources for artists are available through the website and newsletters.

The aim of Illumini is not just to showcase art, but is to entertain, introducing all communities that may not normally visit the arts to a different approach; many being exposed to the arts for the first time. All visitors, including families, are kept entertained by the spectacular performances. The children in particular are able to interact with not only the performers but also the actual artwork. The founder Jane Webb, believes the arts should be free and easily assessable for all, and stressed this for the 'Illumini' events. This has been reflected by the amount of people, who attended, as well as the positive comments and feedback received.
EVENT & HISTORY

Jane Webb, artist and curator, began 'Illumini Events' in 2008, after discovering an extraordinary location that of an underground crypt, (the Crypt St Pancras Church, Euston Rd, London) which is in marked contrasts to the ordinary 'white wall' gallery space. Jane was particularly interested, in artists from a variety of backgrounds, genres and experience, ranging from visual artist to performers all working with light.

Illumini's opening night was complimented with a full evening of free entertainment, fire performers, stilt walkers, illuminating juggling, light shows and performance artists, working with illumination taking place throughout the crypt. It was not an elitist Private View night, but rather an evening where everybody was welcome and able to enjoy the arts for free.

The opening night, for Illumini 2008, attracted over 3,000 people, all who were able to experience the illuminatory and dazzling effect this diverse collection of artwork had on the famous St Pancras Crypt's desolate and unsettling environment. Throughout the duration of the event, illumini received 7,145 visitors.

The media attention received was fantastic showering illumini with very positive reviews and comments, Time out critic's choice even went so far as to list the event as one of the top five events to see in london. The Telegraph news paper, carried out pre-event interviews with the curator and artists, again the article was very positive and complimentary. For details of further press coverage received, please take a look at our press page.

The curator Jane Webb, would like to take this opportunity to thank all those involved with making illumini's first event, the big success it was. Special thanks go out to the volunteers, who worked tirelessly on the opening night, also big thanks to the all the press for their support and kind words. Thank you to all the businesses that showed their support for illumini. Most importantly a huge heartfelt thank you to the vast amount of visitors who attended, without your support the event would not have been so spectacular.

Waterside Arts Centre

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 12:48:39 +0000

Alba Associates

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:18:13 +0000

Alba Associates has been delivering a programme of sector specific collaborative network events for digital media / creative industries and ICT businesses across the North West over the past 2 year under the title of Wired City Reconnected. These events have already gained the support of Manchester Digital / Manchester Digital Development Agency/ Manchester Science Park, Crisp (Cheshire), Creative Lancashire, Business Link North West Lancashire & Cumbria ITC Clusters, InfoLab and a number Economic Regeneration Team in local Councils...including Preston, Chester, Stockport, Blackpool, Bury, Oldham and Blackburn.

The Wired City Reconnected events are ?collaborative? networking events aimed at the mature and new digital business interested in potential collaborations or the chance to share and exchange ideas. The events are facilitated by me and Immy, who provide a bespoke matching & introduction service prior to the event. So whether your business has a current skills gap or you are looking to collaborate with others to meet new or current client?s needs, these events are for you. Wired City Reconnected events are all about making the best use of your time, through providing an invaluable networking opportunity. We are not a recruitment agency and there are no fees attached.

We are always busy working with businesses to generate request or 'calls for collaboration between businesses.

If you wish to view the recently produced video, done in collaboration with SPL Communications http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-P-RVlexrJY . We also have some information on the www.albaassoc.com . Recently we established a Wired City Reconnected Group page you would able get more information. Wired City Reconnected LinkedIn Group.

Steven Longbottom Photography

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:15:30 +0000

A photographic artist working in both the creative and commercial domains.

I love Ideas

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 08:12:42 +0000

Art Direction, Creative Design, Photography & creator of very yummy Cupcakes.

Happy Finish-Retouching and CGI

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 16:38:48 +0000

Happy Finish is a world leader in high-end creative retouching and CGI, working on international brand campaigns, magazine editorial and with some of the world's leading photographers and art directors.

Happy Finish is different, it is a collective of award-winning retouchers and 3d artists who embrace creativity and show what's possible from beauty and fashion to automotive, still life and illustration.

Choose the retoucher or 3d artist with the right creative skills and experience for your project, and work directly with them, one-on-one, from start to finish.

Happy Finish provides highest quality Retouching and CGI for the advertising industry, magazines, photographers and brands.

Happy Finish exclusively represents a collective of creative freelance retouchers and CG artists, who deal with clients all around the world.

Happy Finish boasts a wide variety of specialised talent, with years of experience in fashion, automotive, product and brand advertising, and have long-standing relationships with globally recognised photographers on commercial and personal projects.

Interesting? visit our new website at http://www.happyfinish.com to see more!

BRANDFX

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:27:50 +0000

Boutique creative advertising, strategic communications, public relations and interactive agency operating out of beautiful North Vancouver, BC, Canada. Full in house capabilities from design to recording to complete web design.

DESIGN BY DAY

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:09:00 +0000

We visualise ideas
More specifically we create inspired and dynamic design that communicates effectively to the people that our clients want to talk to, be it through web design,
a new identity, printed material or
moving image.

Whatever platform the project is executed on, it is always the result of a considered creative process that is informed by listening to our clients and understanding their business or product.

We are thinkers and doers who love inciting the meeting of a great idea with appropriate, and considered design.

By working closely with our clients and being passionate about what we do, we are able to deliver great looking solutions that work!

We are a friendly and approachable design team, and people enjoy working with us!

Cornerhouse

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 12:03:49 +0000

Cornerhouse is Greater Manchester?s centre for international contemporary visual art and film. A place where all can engage with contemporary ideas through a unique, risk taking, cross art-form and culturally diverse high quality programme of art and film

whitewriting

Mon, 22 Feb 2010 15:32:56 +0000

A freelance copywriter with 25 years industry experience based in Stockport, Manchester.

Skillset

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:29:28 +0000

UK's creative media training body

Reflex Stock

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 13:35:59 +0000

Founded in 2006 Reflex Stock has become one of the world?s leading independent suppliers of royalty free and rights managed stock images. It provides access to a unique collection of images which can be priced to suit any creative budget. The website contains all major image license models as well as grouping image content into defined budgets. Whether you prefer to buy single images, virtual CD collections, subscriptions, or micro-priced credits you can now do so in one simple, easy to use, award winning website.

Skillset

Mon, 08 Mar 2010 13:07:41 +0000

Skillset is the Sector Skills Council (SSC) for Creative Media which comprises TV, film, radio, interactive media, animation, computer games, facilities, photo imaging and publishing. SSCs are licensed by the UK Government and by Ministers in the devolved administrations to tackle the skills and productivity challenges by sector. They are independent, UK-wide organisations, are employer-led, and actively involve trade unions, professional bodies and other stakeholders in the industry.

Viva la zoom!

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 09:53:00 +0000

Viva la zoom! is a video and film production company based in Manchester offering services throughout the UK. Full range of products and services, promotional videos to event filming, editing, compositing and motion graphics

We Love The Web Ltd.

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 13:56:24 +0000

Digital production house:

Do you have an in-house printing press? 'Course not, why would you? You give a job bag to the printers and they print it.

They have all the kit, experience and expertise required to roll-out your job. It would be expensive and inefficient to try and replicate all that expertise in-house.

The web's like that now.
If you are doing anything more than the simplest of sites, then you really need at least 4 or 5 full time specialists to cover the sheer breadth of skills and technology required to get the best out of the web. You also need the expertise to manage them. Do you need that kind of hassle?

If you have that expertise, that's great. We can still help you with specialist implementation work when things get busy.

Really Useful Research & Consultancy

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:24:45 +0000

Market Research

Business Development

Personal Profiling, Mentoring & Team Building

2020 Visioning

Stratigo

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:24:08 +0000

Stratigo Creative Consultants excels in web design and development, e-commerce solutions, search engine optimization , branding and corporate identity, visual identity design, visual branding, graphic design, web application development, flash presentations, website hosting, graphic design and booth design.

www.stratigo.com
Follow us on Twitter @stratigo.design

Est1989 (Lodge28)

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 13:16:04 +0000

I am a 19 year old who is currently studying Interactive media in Manchester . Follow me on twitter www.twitter.com/lodge28. I am a web fella at www.lowcostdeals.co.uk. I love travelling and meeting new people.

My blog is www.networkdown.co.uk, my main site is www.est1989.co.uk (needs major revamp) and i live in the little emmerdale village of Summerseat.

Andrew Thorp - Speaker, Author & Skills Trainer

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 08:25:09 +0000

Andrew is a business speaker, author and people skills trainer. Specialising in leadership, relationship-building and presenting/public speaking, he works mostly with SME's looking to find new clients and increase productivity. With his mixed business/pro sport background (golf), Andrew draws on elite sport to inspire and educate business people looking to raise their game. This theme is explored in his book 'The 7 Pillars of Sporting Success: and how to apply them in business'. In December 2008 Andrew devised the Business Skills Forum, a personal development club for business people in Manchester. He also runs (with associate Phil Harris) the Pecha Kucha concept in Manchester, a worldwide social phenomenon based around innovative Powerpoint presentations to an invited audience. He advises the Manchester Metropolitan University Business School on its Sports Management Degree Course, is a participant on the NWDA's business mentoring scheme and sits on the Local Committee of the AIESEC student recruitment organisation.

jessops

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:55:46 +0000

jessops

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 10:55:44 +0000

Visual Thoughts

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:08:10 +0000

I am a freelance graphic / web designer based in Manchester with seven years design experience designing for both screen and print. In the last few years I have concentrated my efforts on designing for the web ; making sure everything I design adheres to W3C Standards, is SEO friendly and has usability and interface design at its heart. Most importantly I have the ability to form the big ideas - the basis for any piece of work and essential in ensuring longevity across all media.

Corporation Pop

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 14:21:41 +0000

We are a design company. Passionate about the work we produce and the people we produce it for, we believe in the power of design to change lives, influence people and makes things better. Sometimes provocative, often thought provoking, always successful ? our work is the product of thorough research, ongoing dialogue and an in-depth understanding of process. We craft effective solutions that deliver the unexpected and challenge the predictable. We do this irrespective of media ? across print, web and virtual worlds

We have signed up to the 10:10 pledge on climate change and aim to reduce our carbon emissions by 10% in 2010.

World Interior Design Network

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:40:08 +0000

World wide daily news, analysis and reports on interior design industry. Get latest interior design ideas and decor for home, office, kitchen, bedroom, and living room from World Interior Design Network.

Cultural Leadership Programme

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:20:51 +0000

CELEBRATING CULTURAL LEADERSHIP

Three years since the establishment of the Cultural Leadership Programme (CLP), a series of high profile figures including Sir John Tusa, Nicholas Hytner, Diane Lees, Charles Saumarez Smith, Sandy Nairne and Sir John Hegarty, have commented on its success in creating a new crop of visionary leaders for the arts world and the broader cultural and creative industries. More than 20,000 leaders have participated in CLP?s programmes from a wide range of cultural organisations and creative businesses covering the performing and visual arts, museums, galleries, heritage, design and advertising. It is the only initiative in the UK which offers such a breadth and variety of development opportunities to culture professionals.

Speaking on the CLP?s third anniversary, Sir John Tusa, former Managing Director of the Barbican Arts Centre, spoke of its ?influential role? in strengthening leadership in the arts world commenting: ?Those who thought they could lead, now can; those who thought they might lead, now try; those who doubted they might lead are thinking again. ?Cultural Leadership?, an idea whose time has come!"

The Government also praised the impact the Programme has had in the last three years. Ben Bradshaw, Secretary of State for Culture, Media and Sport, said its work had helped the UK?s cultural leaders ?to guide their organisations with confidence? while Prime Minister Gordon Brown pointed to the strength of its tailored approach: ?One of its key strengths is its recognition that one size does not fit all, and that the sector needs a variety of bespoke approaches to leadership development to reflect the breadth of its requirement.?

To celebrate three years of developing creative and cultural leaders, the CLP has re-launched its website, which offers new leadership development resources and opportunities, as well as case studies and first-hand insights from individuals who have participated in its programmes. www.culturalleadership.org.uk

InteractiveWorks

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 22:09:59 +0000

3G Design Studio

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 23:47:16 +0000

We are a design agency based in Manchester and provide stunning graphic design for print and effective web design throughout the UK but without the agency prices!

We are small but big on ideas, friendly but have a professional approach, we listen to your needs and create effective high impact designs so you can increase your sales, increase your profit & your business profile

Call us now 0161 610 6007 for a FREE no obligation quote or to discuss how we can help you with your graphic design and web design needs.

Simplified

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 10:00:12 +0000

Simplified is the one man web design and web development studio of full-time freelancer, Andrew Disley.

I specialise in front-end development and since going full-time freelance in August 2008, I've been making friends with some of the best local agencies around (Code Computerlove, CreativeLynx, CheethamBellJWT, iris, LOVE, magneticNorth) working remotely and in-house to support them.

When not working you can find me running the GeekUp community or rolling around at one of the many roller disco events I run.

Find me on twitter: @andrewdisley and LinkedIn: andrewdisley

redcitrus design

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 20:37:18 +0000

Manchester website design team specialising in small business web design.

We offer affordable quality search engine optimised (SEO) website design and specialise in writing and developing accessible websites for small businesses, organisations, charities and individuals. Our straightforward service with a no-nonsense, down to earth approach means there is no reason to charge over-the-top prices.

Our highly skilled web designers will create an impressive and effective online presence for you and we can get a great priced, good quality web site up and running within a week or two!

Creative Resource

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:13:34 +0000

Creative Resource, part of The Active Resource Group, recruits at all levels for the Advertising, Design, Digital and PR industries. . The company is run and staffed by recruitment professionals who are well trained, committed and determined always to provide the best service the recruitment industry can offer. Award winning, dedicated to helping candidate and client alike all the way through the process.

We visit all our clients to ensure we develop a strong understanding of their business and we interview, in depth, all our candidates, using psychometric and profiling tools in addition to our years of experience recruiting for the advertising, design, digital and PR communities.

Last Rolo

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:17:03 +0000

Club nights that allow you to have fun whilst donating money to charity sound like an urban myth ? but they now exist in the form of ?Last Rolo?. A series of cultural club nights fusing fabulous art and music, epitomising the ultimate ?win-win? concept.

In an economic situation where added value is everything, ethical clubbing embodies the zeitgeist ? have fun in a cool atmosphere whilst all proceeds go to charity.

Last Rolo delivers just this, combining acoustic music, DJ and a private view for the ultimate in culture clubbing with a conscience. Set in the Acquire Space, a Battersea Gallery that recently opened to rave reviews, the monthly events are a platform for talented young musicians and artists. Last Rolo provides a free showcasing opportunity in a central London Gallery and performance space. All the artwork is affordably priced, with most of the pieces at £60.

The events are a fundraising initiative launched by Voces Cantabiles Music employee, Louise Hughes. ?Being passionate about music and art, I wanted to inspire others to experience both art forms together in a relaxing and fun atmosphere. Being able to give back to society at the same time as having fun is really the icing on the cake.?

Voces Cantabiles Music (VCM) is a charity that was launched in 2004 to inspire people through music. The charity produces world-class performance ensembles and delivers nationwide education initiatives aimed at engaging children in creative activities. All proceeds from the Last Rolo events will go to VCM to support their work in both these areas.

The 16th October marks the Last Rolo Launch Night, with artists Anna-Louise Felstead, Edd Horder and Astrid Harrisson confirmed for the private view from 6.30-8.30pm. Live jazz performers will be entertaining from 8.30-9pm and Dingle Yandell will be DJ from 9-11pm. Entry is free with a suggested donation on exit and beers will be £3.

CREATIVE Times

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 10:00:01 +0000

Community driven creative industries news, events and articles - CREATIVE Times

Devote Associates Limited

Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:27:21 +0000

Devote Associates are a young, energetic Manchester based graphic design agency with proven experience in the development and execution of creative logo designs and branding, specialist web-based and traditional media communication, and highly effective printed marketing collateral.

Our core team of specialist staff members work with a network of experienced creative and media professionals, with whom we have strong and stable relationships.

This flexible structure enables us to tailor our resources to precisely meet the needs of our clients. Ensuring the most effective results - and the most effective use of budget.

As a Devote Associates client, you benefit from working directly with highly experienced people - But you don?t pay big agency overheads.

If on the other hand, you?re the kind of person who has tended to take comfort from doing business with the more expensive traditionally-structured advertising or design agencies, we invite you to consider this:

It?s not the size of the agency; it?s the size of the ideas that counts

Rockomoda.com

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 12:17:29 +0000

Rockomoda is a fashion clothing, trainers & accessories website.

Tragen Design

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:37:03 +0000

Tragen Design makes bespoke and limited edition, contemporary, fine furniture.

Chris Lethbridge

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 15:26:46 +0000

With over 25 years experience in the sector, Chris Lethbridge is an experienced consultant and project manager working in arts, culture and the creative industries.

Prior to working independently, Chris was project team leader at Manchester's Creative Industries Development Service (CIDS) where he established networks, information services and support programmes for sectors including the performing arts, community arts and visual arts. He also delivered programmes of support and complementary strategic work for Manchester, Stockport and Salford.

Originally trained as a visual artist, Chris also has extensive experience in galleries and public art commissioning through earlier roles as development officer at Castlefield Gallery and Public Art Coordinator and Urban Arts Adviser for Stockport and Manchester Councils respectively.

Chris servces as a board member (currently acting chair) for Performing Arts Network and Development Agency (PANDA) and as a trustee for Chinese Arts Centre. He is also a mentor for Manchester University. He is based at Islington Mill Studios in Salford.

H is for Home

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:39:56 +0000

H is for Home is an online shop specialising in one off, vintage & handmade items for the home

Business of Culture Ltd

Wed, 26 Aug 2009 11:36:22 +0000

Business of Culture is an innovative cultural consultancy bringing together the techniques and strengths of business thinking with the creativity and dynamism of the cultural world. We help cultural and creative providers to exploit their full potential and realize their aspirations. We strongly believe in the importance of culture in today?s social and economic market and, through our commissioned work, supporta number of wider goals:

- to strengthen the argument for greater investment in culture and creativity and highlight the essential contribution they make to our national wealth

- to develop new practice that relates research and enterprise thinking to cultural vision and creative delivery

- to offer a knowledgeable and empathetic alternative to large consultancies, yet provide a depth of experience not normally found in smaller consultancies

Studio Dialogo

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:32:23 +0000

Started in 2006, Studio Dialogo is a boutique design company offering web design, corporate identity design, and graphic design. Our mission is to help companies use design to meet their business goals.

Creative Industries Networking Group

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:40:07 +0000

Welcome to CING - Creative Industries Networking Group!

Please visit our homepage at

[www.meetup.com/c-i-n-g](http://www.meetup.com/c-i-n-g)

for full details and to register for all events.

Founded in 2008 the members of CING have been getting together every first Monday of the month to have a drink and a chat in a Manchester City Centre Venue. We also run a CING Coffee Club (CCC) for more in depth business support on a quarterly basis.

Our members include fine artists, designers, writers, musicians, web developers, architects, PR consultants, TV producers, advertising consultants and anyone with a passion for creativity. Many members are successful entrepreneurs and we all meet up to share information about the industry, develop new contacts, support each other and above all have a good time.

So come and join us for FREE at [www.meetup.com/c-i-n-g](http://www.meetup.com/c-i-n-g) to get all the latest updates and events!

Documotive

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

Documotive uses smart, tailor-made technology to help your organisation run like a dream. Our document-management solutions mean no more messy papers, missing post or work that gets lost in the system.

Documotive will:

Save you space, time and money by allowing you to scan in all your paper documents, store them securely and share information with the right people

Improve the way you work together by setting up automated systems and triggers, creating smoother business continuity and giving you real-time reports whenever you want them

Help you provide an efficient service by allowing you to answer customer queries at the touch of a button.

Make your working day simpler: read on for our document-management solutions.

Chief

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

Historically, Chief?s main focus has been on making high quality TV commercials for the advertising industry. And it still is. Only it is now more than that. It is about making Internet content. Making games, making records, films, TV programmes and making pop groups famous.

Making stuff is at the essence of everything we do. It is our passion.

We are an extremely industrious group of people with a diverse skill set. And we reckon we can make just about anything.

robert hempsall ? information designer

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:37:22 +0000

Let me make things simple...

...that's what i do: I design and write information (on paper and screen) to make it easy for people to understand, so it's simple to use and successful at its job.

This includes forms, instructions and training materials, all created to help businesses reduce (and hopefully remove) the costs of people's everyday mistakes: incorrect data, calls to the 'helpline' and inefficient working practices among many others.

dpi21

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

dpi21 is a specialist Creative Digital Agency.

Our philosophy is simple...
We are passionate about what we do and you will find our team inspiring, innovative and straight talking.

A brief introduction...
We take time to analyse your objectives and study the journeys your customers and potential customers take, from awareness of your product or service to becoming a retained, loyal customer.

Only after we have truly understood your needs and that of your customers will we make recommendations.

Just some of our digital services.
- Web Design & Development
- E-Commerce (shopping!!)
- CMS - Content Management Systems
- Email Marketing
- Accessibility (DDA - Disability Discrimination Act)
- Flash Development
- SEO - Search Engine Optimisation
- Google Site Maps & Analytics
- PPC - Pay Per Click Management
- Hosting
- Digital Consultancy
- Creative Services

United Creatives

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

United Creatives offer bespoke design services that conclude in an array of final forms that span the micro to the macro. In addition to traditional design for print and brand identity services we possess niche expertise in the curation, design and implementation of public art.

Stanley and Barney

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

We are Purveyors of Graphical Tomfoolery.
We are an image making, designing, illustrative, creative duo. We try our best in offering design that is slightly different, and a bit left-field.

Rapport Events

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

Rapport Events are a design and production agency based in Manchester City Centre.

We help companies build better rapport with their target audience via events and design.

Creative Industries Trafford

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:35:41 +0000

Creative Industries Trafford (CIT) sets out to help new and established creative businesses based in Trafford. Our events are open to all artists, not just those from Trafford, and we run a mixture of masterclasses and workshops as well as linking up with our partners at Waterside Arts Centre to develop exhibitions and unique events for artists.

Our website, www.creativeindustriestrafford.org, features a number of resources for for the creative sector including PDFs and MP3s from some of our recent events.

The if agency

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 13:36:24 +0000

The if agency - Creative and Response driven Communications.

Recently voted 'North West below the line agency of the year?, The if agency is a Manchester based creative agency that likes to get involved. An agency which is brand sensitive as well as response driven - just as clued up with digital campaigns as traditional advertising media.

No Chintz

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

The NoChintz Studio is a team of creative thinkers, designers and stylists.

We offer interiors services across both residential and commercial sectors in the following areas.

Differentiate through design.

creativebrief uk ltd

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

The first service of its kind, creativebrief connects buyers and sellers of marketing services. It does this by applying the latest and best digital technology, industry knowledge, research expertise and extensive database to provide a unique search and selection service for clients looking to find the best marketing services for their business

SKV PR

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

Nigel Hillier Photography

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

Photographer with 18 years experience working with national and international clients which include: Barclaycard, Sainsburys, Natwest, The Guardian, The Independent, The Times, Grazia, Bella, Womans Weekly.Also an experienced film and tv stills photographer working with Pathe,Steel Mill Productions, BBC, Channel 4 and 5tv.

archways

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

project management & consultancy to the arts and cultural sector

arch+ways is a service dedicated to small arts organisations, new start ups, artist led projects, individuals and community organisations. We help creative people and groups successfully deliver their projects, secure additional funding and raise awareness through press and media coverage.

The skills required to deliver effective projects, fundraising or press and media campaigns are specialised, and hard for many individuals and organisations to deliver. Lack of resources, staff time or experience can put organisations at risk from spreading resources too thinly.

arch+ways can help solve this problem, assisting with project management and helping organisations to develop effective business plans, fundraising strategies, funding bids and press campaigns, leaving time to concentrate on creative activities and projects.

We have extensive experience in contemporary visual arts, craft & design, exhibitions, galleries, studio/work-spaces, community arts, architecture centres and arts festivals.

arch+ways is a GMCVO accredited consultant

archways arts consultancy and projects community interest company registered in england and wales no. 06811797

Streamtime

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

Streamtime is an award winning purpose-built management system, specifically designed for creative companies. The product has been around for over ten years and there are thousands of Streamtime users worldwide.

Streamtime manages every aspect of your creative business from managing time in the studio to winning new business, it creates estimates and raises invoices at the click of a button and provides business reporting that?s second to none. Streamtime contains a diary, calendar, email integration, CRM,quoting, purchase orders, job bags, creative timesheets, production planning and production scheduling, and powerful reporting. Streamtime integrates directly to Sage, MYOB, Moneyworks or Quickbooks to totally manageyou studio end to end. Streamtime integrates directly to Sage, MYOB, Moneyworks or Quickbooks to totally manage you studio end to end.

We pride ourselves in providing on the ground trainers and support in London, Toronto, Sydney and Auckland. 24hr worldwide support is available.

Bellyflop.tv

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

Bellyflop.tv make online video content, corporate films and entertainment films for Youtube.

Fast turnaround, high production standards, and great value means video content with impact!

Octopus

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

OCTOPUS is a brand new boutique of bewildering style and exclusivity selling everything from canvas prints to uber-trendy toys, arty skateboard decks to apparel, and ...er, cushions!

But the joy of OCTOPUS is that everything there is 100% exclusive - every item is designed and illustrated in-house by Creative Director of the Manchester based Rehab Agency - Ian Howarth and business partner Gary Hall.

If you want to be the first in the bar, on the block or in the boudoir to own something new and very, very special then log on to www.octopus-Ink.co.uk today.

At OCTOPUS we promise that, being a small firm, there will be no big runs of anything, so exclusivity really is the watchword. Plus everything is sourced from quality suppliers and made to the exacting standards that high-minded, ethically in-tune designer types always go on and on about.

Oh, and there?s FREE delivery on all our products. Nice.

Junction K

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

Junction K delivers creative communication projects with a firm eye on getting results. Typically, our clients are looking to improve knowledge, form opinion, prompt change or sell products.

We mix careful planning with creative thinking to make sure you get noticed in a crowded world. We realise that, no matter how good your proposition, it?s got to appeal to the audience to be successful.

We produce videos, audio, copy and design. We deliver websites, events and print. Often we combine these different mediums together.

HICKSVILLE LTD

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

Are you looking for a good time?

Call London 0207 636 6404 or Edinburgh 0131 225 4625 and ask for Rennie or Angel for your passport to the good times / lhr pass zu den boogie zeiten!

Let Me Paint Your Face and Body

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

I am an experienced body painter and face painter. My goal is to create a fantastic image using the human form as a canvas. I hope my art will set a mood, innovate, inspire and that people walk away from my art feeling like they just saw or experienced something incredible.

jeffandwendie@yahoo.co.uk

jd graphics

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

I design a wide range of items for both screen and print, I specialise in creating logos and identities for businesses, promoting their products and services. Because of my skills in both traditional and new media I am able to deploy these identities in a consistent and cohesive manner. My aim is to generate communications that make sense and resonate with client's audiences.

My approach to each project is to listen carefully to the message that the client wants to communicate and then to find an appropriate and engaging solution that promotes this message. My approach to design is about creating solutions that fit the brief, my aim is to convey a client's message to its intended audience, leading to tangible results.

As a freelance designer I can generate competitive prices for a range of services: Logo/identity design, Brochures, Stationery, Business cards, Large scale graphics, Flyers, Adverts, Website design & build

Edward Chadwick Photography

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 20:13:29 +0000

Award winning photographer Edward Chadwick graduated from Nottingham Trent University in 1997 with an Honours Degree in Photography, since then he has continued to passionately pursue his own photographic practice which has included a balance of commercial work and art based photographic projects created for exhibition and collection.

Edward?s photography takes inspiration from rugged landscapes, spectacular shorelines and the intimate architectural details of cities around the globe. Edward is a great advocate of straight traditional photography but also is open to mixing this with cutting edge digital techniques to create a portfolio of strikingly memorable images. Each limited edition original piece is produced by hand by Edward using only the highest quality archival methods and materials.

Edward?s photography has been widely exhibited and Edward has also worked on high profile commissions including a series of awards for athletes in the 2007 Paralympics hosted in Manchester. Edward?s photography is also present in both private and public collections in the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, Canada and the USA.

In 2003 Edward opened a studio/gallery space in Manchester Craft & Design Centre as a showcase for his photography and a base from which to develop his photographic projects.

Recent commercial clients have included:

Visa.
Nationwide.
Argent.

http://edchadwickphotography.blogspot.com/

PETER ROSE CREATIVE CONSULTANCY

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

AWARD WINNING CREATIVE CONSULTANT PROVIDING HIGHLY INFORMED ADVERTISING AND BRANDING ADVICE, ASSISTANCE AND COMMUNICATIONS SOLUTIONS

Bourn Design

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

There's no shortage of design agencies in Manchester but here at Bourn Design we like to think we're a little bit different...

...it's not just our full range of design and web services that make us so appealing, it?s our focus on simplicity. We wont blind you with confusing lingo or use pushy sales talk. We're just honest, friendly and dedicated to providing a great, all-round design service.

Lily Greenwood

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

Originally from Cumbria, I am a painter working in Manchester's Northern Quarter where I have been a tenant at Manchester Craft & Design Centre since 2006. Subject matter is related to a love of nature, predominantly birds, flowers and butterflies, with Japanese kimono design particuarly influential in my work.

I graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University's 'Interactive Arts' degree course in 2005, where I predominantly worked on children's picture book illustration. Painting, decorative arts and crafts has since become my main focus, but I hope to get back to working on picture book projects in the near future.

Visit my studio...
http://www.craftanddesign.com

Visit my website...
http://www.lilygreenwood.com

Read my blog...
http://lilygreenwood.blogspot.com/

Citrus Cube Design

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

I am a freelance web designer based in Manchester. I have been designing web sites for many years, including working for a software development company from 2001 to 2008. I offer a range of different services from basic web design to fully integrated dynamic web sites.

I am experienced in working in all stages of a web site from the design stage, through to website creation to final delivery.

For more information check out my portfolio web site:

www.citruscube.com

If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact me.

Station 4

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

Station 4 represents well-known artists from the US, UK and Europe, providing a retail outlet as well as educational hub for those interested in learning more about serigraph art making.

Our network of master printer artists will provide a forum for the exchange of information as well as offer formidable technical and artistic knowledge in a supportive atmosphere, where artists will be able to exchange information and grow.

Through this website our goal is not only to reach a wider audience, but to expose and exhibit the newest works from some of the most prolific masters of silk screened printing. Each piece will be signed and numbered from limited editions and available for purchase.

Orderly Bazaar Records & Publishing

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 14:32:17 +0000

ORDERLY BAZAAR RECORDS & PUBLISHING

Orderly Bazaar Records & Publishing is an artist-owned boutique label and multi-media publisher specialized in 'roots, rock, ethnic, jazz, fusion and other travel-related shenanigans', dedicated to building community wherever and by whatever means possible.

LORELEI LOVERIDGE AND THE ?MULTI-CULTURAL TOUR-DE-FORCE? BAKHOOR

Bakhoor: Arabian Incense*

Canadian artist Lorelei Loveridge lived for 11 years in Saudi Arabia, pre and post 9/11, and loved it. She experienced religious zealots, compound invasions, a terrorist chase, earthquake, tsunami, war in Lebanon, crazy drivers, nutty expats and more, and survived to tell the tales in story and song.

Her physical, personal, and musical journey is documented in Bakhoor, a 4-year, 15-song album project recorded in India, Canada and Saudi Arabia. It features some of the finest players from across the globe including Brian Hughes (producer of Loreena McKennitt), Harry Manx and Lester Quitzau.

A contemporary acoustic songwriter who draws comparisons with Tracy Chapman and Joni Mitchell, Loveridge pairs a passionate political sense with an understanding of the complex personal stories that go beyond politics. Loveridge and Canadian producer Rob Hewes have woven the sounds of tabla, oud, darbuka, Tibetan overtone chants, violin, bazouki, Latin/African/slide blues guitar into a richly-textured, multicultural tour-de-force.

While ?Home is Where the Heart Is??a song about the pain of a mother and her Palestinian daughter?is the first single off of the album, U.S. songwriter and guitar legend Dick Wagner says this of Loveridge and Bakhoor: ?Her vocals are hauntingly emotive, her songs are beautifully structured folk/pop creations and her musicians are world-class interpreters of her musical vision?The brilliant ?Oh, India? sets the tone and atmosphere for this musical journey?a journey you won?t forget. I personally love Lorelei?s music and recommend it to all seekers of sophisticated yet accessible music.?

* Bakhoor is a type of Arabian incense that is burned at weddings
and upon entry to a host's door. It is burned and carried through
the house as a sort of purification/cleansing of the environment,
and simply on the grounds of custom. At Saudi/Arabian Gulf weddings and henna parties (about the size and stature of weddings...incredible), Bakhoor is taken around the hall and women hold their hair and veils over it to perfume themselves with the exotic fragrance. Many cultures have some variation of this tradition. Bakhoor comes in a few forms: perfume soaked wood chips or shavings. It requires a hot coal usually lit on a stove element or by a good fire starter to burn it hot enough to extract the scent.

SHORT BIO

Lorelei Loveridge is a published songwriter, recording artist, performer, world-traveller, teacher, activist, arts manager, coach, consultant, writer, photographer, director of theatre, marketer, and jill-of-all-trades in the wonderful world of independent music making. She originally hails from Canada and is now based in Manchester, UK after eleven years in Saudi Arabia. Orderly Bazaar Records & Publishing is an artist-owned boutique label specialized in ?roots, rock, ethnic, jazz, fusion and other travel-related shenanigans?.

QUOTES AND REVIEWS:

"Lovely voice...be very proud of where you have taken your music." - David Kershenbaum (Producer, Tracy Chapman), USA

"Astounding talent." - Julian Lewry, Julian Lewry Music, UK

"The album is brilliant." - Dave Ward, CKUA Radio, CKUA.com, Canada

"Serious stuff." - Mike Sadava, Freelance Journalist for Penguin Eggs

"A wonderful recording and project throughout. I really appreciate the commitment, attention to detail, production quality, songwriting skill and performances by everyone involved." - Stony Plain Records, Canada's Roots, Rock, Country, Folk & Blues Label

"Like the fragrance of foreign lands, the most memorable quality of the album might be the intangible social insights that seep out from between the lines of Loveridge's songs, on top of the potent images and stories she has woven into this entertaining travelogue...Despite the entrancing music, the greatest strengths of Bakhoor might be in the storytelling. Loveridge was in a unique position to observe the overlap of eastern and western cultures, clashing religious beliefs, rich and poor, terrorism and war, and documents the humanity with an acute vision." - Roger Levesque, Edmonton Journal, Canada

"A 15-track opus. Wow, this gal gets around!" - SEE Magazine, Edmonton, Canada

"Finally Lorelei Loveridge, our visitor from Canada, entertained us royally with some from her latest album of which I Need To Go and Home Is Where The Heart Is...were outstanding." - Don and Heather Davies, Sale Folk Club News, UK

"Beautiful. Fantastic CD. So listenable, there's so much in it. The front cover is fantastic: 36 small pictures. Every time I look at the CD, I'm seeing something different. They're telling me a story. Oh, India is my favorite. I'm just so envious of the life she's led. " - Ali O'Brien, 'Ali O'Brien's Sounds of Folk', Oldham Community Radio, UK

"Wow!! I?m sincerely enjoying these songs and can?t believe how well she tells a story in the lyrics. It?s clear she?s actually spent time in some of these places. Lived it. Not just travelled through in a 5-star." - Daniel Thompson, MyExpatRadio.com, Dubai, UAE

"A female version of Paul Simon insomuch as experimentation, openness and confidence in her music as well as musical ability. I think she'll go far!" ? Ursula, 'The EXR Unsigned Show', 96.9 FM The Real Voice of Manchester, UK

"Don't miss her world; don't miss her." - Debbie Busby, Folk Northwest, UK

DISCOGRAPHY

? Bakhoor (2008) - 15 song 'multi-cultural tour-de-force' produced by Rob Hewes and Lorelei Loveridge; recorded in India, Canada and Saudi Arabia over 4 years.
? Endless Contradictions (1995) - 5 song EP produced by Jamie Kidd (kd lang); track 1 'To You' licensed for synchronization by the producers of 'Party of Five' and 'Dawson Creek'.

HOMEPAGE

http://www.loreleiloveridge.com

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