Black Creative Trailblazers
The Black Creative Trailblazers CIC is dedicated to empowering, supporting, and promoting Black creatives across the United Kingdom. Our mission is to spotlight and nurture the immense talent within the Black creative community, providing them with the tools, opportunities, and platforms necessary to succeed and thrive in the creative industries
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We established Black Creative Trailblazers to combat the severe underrepresentation of black creatives within the industry. With only 2% of workers in the UK’s creative industries being Black, there is a clear need for greater representation in this field.
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In addition to providing workshops, mentoring sessions and training opportunities, we host an annual showcase in Black History Month featuring live performances, cross-disciplinary collaborations, and interactive installations that spotlight the artistry of Black creatives to both the public and industry leaders.
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Meet Our Producers
Ronke Jane & Adeola Adelakun
Cultureville
Cultureville is an award-winning fashion and events brand that specialises in handcrafted clothing and accessories that feature bold African wax prints in contemporary designs. Cultureville was founded by Adeola and Ronke Jane Adelakun with a vision to make modern African fashion more accessible to everyone. Cultureville also curate events celebrating, uplifting and empowering the Black community and are proud co-producers of the Black Creative soiree.
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What our guests said...
"It is really heartening to witness the birth of the Black Creative Soirée, a vital platform that brings together the worlds of fashion, spoken word, music, independent businesses in an evening of what is black joy! I’d love to see it grow from strength to strength to become a staple in Manchester’s annual calendar, offering this space where we can all gather to celebrate the amazing talent from the region."
Kee Hong Low
Factory International
Get in Touch
Black Creative Trailblazers 2024
Aviva Studios
Water Street
Manchester
M3 4JQ
+44 (0) 7854509539