After a successful event in London in 2019, which saw creatives leave equipped with the advice and confidence to pursue their projects, gal-dem and Kickstarter have decided to team up once again. Only this time, we’re going on a covid-safe digital tour. The ‘Arrive with an Idea, Leave with a plan’ workshop will take place digitally in four key cities and will provide training to young women and non-binary people of colour who are looking to launch a creative project by offering insight on how to successfully launch a crowdfunding campaign.
Kickstarter and gal-dem both believe in the importance of diversity in the creative industries and have created this event to ensure that the next wave of emerging artists have the tools they need to thrive. As a crowdfunding platform, Kickstarter gives creative collectives and individuals the space to fund their own projects and build communities.
We’re aiming the training at those launching creative projects – whether that is fine art, comic books/graphic novels, craft, dance, film & video, journalism, music, photography, publishing, or theatre. The event will involve talks from Kickstarter, gal-dem’s CEO Mariel Richards, Kickstarter alumni and artists from each city, providing young people with the knowledge and encouragement to turn creative business ideas into real plans.
There will also be the space to discuss ideas, network, and connect with the other creatives in your city. We want to empower women and non-binary people of colour to pursue their ideas with confidence and assertion.
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Creative industry events in and around Bristol
Rebel Meetups by Dffrnt
18:00
-20:00
The Square Club, 15 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HB
Networking
Rebel Meetups are dedicated to bringing together a generation of trailblazers who dare to challenge the norm.
Their free networking events provide the perfect space to connect, collaborate, and grow alongside fellow entrepreneurs—whether you’re a founder, creator, freelancer, or someone forging their own path.
For over a decade, the Dffrnt community has launched businesses of all scales, collectively contributing more than £100m in value and making a meaningful, lasting impact on the world.
University of Bristol Centre for Innovation & Entrepreneurship Showcase 2025
11am
-5pm
Networking
See student entrepreneurs pitching for a share of £75k in funding; talk to students about their final year projects; and network with people from the business and start-up ecosystem.
You Get What You Get | AI | Marketing | Tech | Creative
18:00
-21:00
The Square Club, 15 Berkeley Square, Bristol, BS8 1HB
Panel Discussion
YGWYG 15: BLOOMING IDEAS, FRESH VIBES!
Spring is in the air, and so is inspiration! YGWYG 15 is here, ready to spark new ideas and bring Bristol’s creative tech community together.
Wednesday 9 April, 2025 (6pm for a 6.30pm start) ~ The Square Club, Bristol
Shake off the winter chill and step into a season of growth, ambition, and bold thinking. With four brilliant speakers on the lineup, YGWYG 15 is your perfect springboard for fresh inspiration, meaningful connections, and a little creative magic.
SPEAKERS
Kerry Harrison, AI Educator
Derek Ahmedzai, The Peeps
Saskia Jury, True Digital
Jon McWee, Havas Helia
Get ready for insights, stories, and practical takeaways that’ll leave you buzzing long after the flowers fade.
YGWYG is free (yep, still FREE), but seats are limited to just 75.
At YGWYG, we’re all about fresh perspectives, a close-knit community, and bold conversations.
So grab a ticket, bring a friend, and let’s embrace the season of growth together. Can’t make it? Release your ticket so another creative genius can join the fun.
See you on 9 April. Let’s make this sprung spring unforgettable!
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