What happens when you unleash the collective power of diverse communities, partners, research, and creativity?

The new Creative Communities podcast explores how groundbreaking cultural research, creativity and inclusive innovation in communities can empower us to build a stronger, more resilient UK.

Over six episodes, hear inspiring stories of change from across the UK. You’ll meet five Community Innovation Practitioners leading the way, working in partnership with cross-sector communities on remarkable new cultural projects.

Experience first-hand how these real-life community projects are using creativity to tackle challenges, embrace opportunities and build a brighter, more resilient future founded on inclusive innovation.

Whether you're a creative, researcher, funder, community leader, or simply someone who cares about the future of your local area, the Creative Communities podcast is packed with local voices, practical insights, inspiration and solutions you can use to inspire creative change and co-creation in your own community.

Discover how Creative Communities combines research and community collaboration to generate innovative solutions to the big opportunities and challenges facing us today.

The Creative Communities podcast is hosted by Professor Katy Shaw, programme director of Creative Communities, a research initiative funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

The full series launches in October 2024, with a special preview episode coming in September.

Credits

Creative Communities is funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council UK (Grant Agreement No AH/X001555/1) and hosted at Northumbria University, Newcastle.

With podcast production and training from MIC media.