Heartlands Creative Forum

Are you ready to scale your creative business, build meaningful connections, and thrive in 2026?

You’re not alone. Many creative businesses hit a wall—not because of talent, but because scaling solo is tough. The Creative Heartlands Forum is your chance to break free from isolation and plug into a thriving regional community of SMEs, freelancers, studios, and cultural producers from North Nottinghamshire and beyond. Together, we’ll unlock new growth opportunities, sharpen our edge, and future-proof our businesses.

The creative and digital landscape is shifting faster than ever. Budgets are tightening, competition is fierce, and small teams must deliver more with less — all while staying authentic and innovative. But emerging regional opportunities can be hard to access when working alone. This forum is designed to bridge that gap — giving you insider knowledge, powerful networks, and actionable insights to scale your creativity without compromise.

• Clear insights on where the creative economy is headed and how you can stay ahead
• Direct access to a vibrant network of peers, collaborators, commissioners, and decision-makers eager to connect
• Real stories and lessons from Linney Create — from their modest start to becoming a leading East Midlands agency
• Practical tools and strategies to win bigger clients, grow your team, and evolve your offer while staying true to your values
• A seat at the table in a growing, connected regional creative ecosystem — putting your business on the map

Whether you’re a freelancer, a studio, or an agency based in North Nottinghamshire, this is your moment to:

• Discover what’s next for your creative business
• Meet and learn from those already driving change in the region
• Find your place in the future of Heartlands creativity

Come join us and be part of the movement shaping the future of creativity in the Heartlands. Together, we’re stronger, smarter, and ready to scale.

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