Doozy, a new collective led by artist Zac Berger and writer Lucas Nieboer announces the launch of a new zine documenting Bristol’s arts, music and culture scene with a day of art, performance, video games, film, and more from over 20 Bristol artists.
The show, being billed as a ‘happening’, is an all day exhibition featuring video games, film, photography, performances, painting, sculpture, games, and more. With an afterparty in association with local station Kafka Radio, it aims to address both the chronic lack of fun, or ‘craic’ in the arts and the need for better representation for emerging artists.
Spokesperson Lucas Nieboer said:
“Most people feel like they don’t ‘get’ a lot of contemporary art and tend to shy away from it. A lot of it is wordy, weighty, and pretty impenetrable. But a lot of it We think a lot of this is down to the fact that it’s presented in such a serious, dour kind of way. And should be in our opinion. That’s why we wanted to put on a show featuring work that deals with the kind of silliness and play that’s often crucial to the creative process. And we wanted to do it in a way that puts fun, silliness, and accessibility at the centre of the visitor experience.”
The event is also a launch party for the collective’s new zine, the Doozine, which features art, interviews, exclusives, and news on Bristol’s underground scene.
Come along to experience: an audience controlled Guitar Hero lighting rig, robotic sculpture, film room, postmodern video game room, live paining jam, a curated selection of sweets, animation, performance actors, VJs, zines, wearable art, painting, and a golden bin.
A lengthy and illegible exhibition text, a £35 exhibition publication, free white wine on entry, oil or war profiteering related sponsorship.
If you can’t make the launch party, be sure to head down to Strange Brew throughout March to see the exhibition.
About DOOZY :
Doozy is a self funded charity magazine and creative collective founded in Bristol in 2022. Dedicated to supporting local artists through zines and events in a playful key.
Discover SETsquared is SETsquared Bristol’s open event where you can find out about the business support programme and meet the team. The next event is Thursday 16th March from 4 – 5 pm and includes a talk from SETsquared Director, Kim Brook, Entrepreneur in Residence, Anna-Lisa Wesley and SETsquared alumnus, Loqbox.
Tech founders or aspiring tech entrepreneurs of all levels and backgrounds are welcome to attend. The event will take place online to be accessible to anyone in the UK.
Award winning incubator, SETsquared Bristol, grows global technology businesses from Bristol. All UK tech entrepreneurs can benefit from their high-quality, bespoke business support, whether you are from the private sector or a university spin-out. For more info visit www.setsquared-bristol.co.uk.
This event is kindly supported by Startups Magazine.
On Thursday 23rd February, we’ll be hosting our next Meet & Greet networking event!
This time, we’ll be focusing on the world of project management. This is a chance to meet a range of industry experts working in this field, learn more about their roles and ask questions. So if you’re a UK-based creative in the first year of your career and curious about this pocket of industry, be sure to sign up.
New year, new challenges?
While COVID-19 may have brought huge challenges, we have also seen huge opportunities to focus on what makes EX important in our businesses. Agencies are experiencing rapid change, much like other industries and this is causing a deep shift in how we retain talent, how we develop capabilities in order to stay relevant and look after each other on a human level. This webinar will look at 6 new big trends and ideas for how we look after our people.
This session is suitable for anyone looking to enhance their employee experience and internal communications. It’s not limited to HR, People and Culture, Managers of people – any key influencers in your business who want to improve EX.
About Ruth
Ruth has been supporting change and transformation for all kinds of businesses for over 20 years. One of the key partners from Six consultancy in Bristol she is passionate about developing teams, people and cultures to deliver against growth objectives and live their best brand culture. A qualified member of the CIPD and CIM, she is a highly experienced working in EX, brand, and technology.
> See Six’s member profile here
These sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, for the BCI community to share their pearls of wisdom with one another. The half hour webinars will involve a 15 minute presentation followed by a 10 minute facilitated Q&A, with introductions from the BCI team.
Our community is full of such amazing talent so we’re giving members the stage to talk about things that excite them so they can inspire their peers. The sessions will be a mix of expert tips and tricks and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
Our usual online format is an interactive ‘meeting’ but for this series we’re running webinars so that it’s easy to listen in while prepping for the day ahead or while having your breakfast! Cameras and mics will be off but you can ask your questions through the chat box or submit them beforehand.
Please get in touch with Sian if you’re interested in speaking at a future session.
The Wake Up Call sessions are exclusively for BCI members – register your free place below!
If you’re not yet a member of Bristol Creative Industries and would like to take advantage of this member-only event, you can sign up here. You can also read about the membership perks here.
The Umbraco Spark Innovation Conference will be back on Friday 7th March 2025 and at a BRAND NEW VENUE, We The Curious in Bristol.
Umbraco Spark focuses on technical, innovation and developer-focused topics and is dedicated to bringing together developers for a day of learning and inspiration. The conference will feature one main track containing in-depth technical talks to lightning talks from a line up of expert speakers sharing their knowledge and experience on the latest trends and innovations using Umbraco. Attendees will hear from Umbraco HQ as well as key developers and MVPs from the wider Umbraco community.
Alongside the main track, an extended hackathon will take place where attendees involved in the Umbraco Package jam on Thursday 6th March can finish up their package ready to bring it to the all-new Sparkies Awards at the end of the conference.
Regular Bird £125+vat until 31st January
Late bird £150+vat until 14th February
Join Mette Davis to hear her top tips and tricks on how to deliver a great workshop experience for your team and clients. She’ll help you inject some sparkle into your planning and facilitation, ensuring that you and your participants leave future sessions full of energy, positive intent and actions.
Key takeaways
• Consider a range of activities that meet different needs
• Be prepared to flex
• Stay focused on goals and outcomes
This session is suitable for anyone with an interest in workshops! Whether you run them regularly or are thinking about starting – this webinar will be helpful for you.
About Mette
With a career spanning 20+ years in the creative and tech industries, Mette has designed and facilitated hundreds of workshops for the likes of British Airways, Mars, McLaren Automotive, Barratt Developments and too many agencies to mention. She also runs workshop design and facilitation training programmes as part of her consultancy offering, driving positive change for companies, teams and individuals.
> See Mette’s member profile here
These sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, for the BCI community to share their pearls of wisdom with one another. The half hour webinars will involve a 15 minute presentation followed by a 10 minute facilitated Q&A, with introductions from the BCI team.
Our community is full of such amazing talent so we’re giving members the stage to talk about things that excite them so they can inspire their peers. The sessions will be a mix of expert tips and tricks and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
Our usual online format is an interactive ‘meeting’ but for this series we’re running webinars so that it’s easy to listen in while prepping for the day ahead or while having your breakfast! Cameras and mics will be off but you can ask your questions through the chat box or submit them beforehand.
Please get in touch with Sian if you’re interested in speaking at a future session.
The Wake Up Call sessions are exclusively for BCI members – register your free place below!
If you’re not yet a member of Bristol Creative Industries and would like to take advantage of this member-only event, you can sign up here. You can also read about the membership perks here.
To keep our event and networking opportunities as varied as possible, we were keen to offer our members more creative ways of networking, so we teamed up with Outside to organise these networking sessions with groups of 12 people (similar to our members’ lunches) who are keen to don their walking boots and explore the stunning countryside around Bristol and Bath. A great opportunity for members to make some new connections within the industry whilst getting some much needed fresh air!
The meeting point for our Walk & Talk will be this golf course car park in Ashton Court (BS8 3PX), ready to set off for the walk at 9.30am. We will then cross over the road and walk down into Leigh Woods, following this route.
During the walk, you’ll get to spend 10-15 minutes chatting to each of your fellow walkers. No agenda as such, just clear open space for thinking, connecting, sharing experiences about your businesses and exploring possibilities. The BCI team will be joining the group too so it’s a great chance to chat to them about getting the most out of your BCI membership.
This event is exclusively for BCI members and registration is required in advance via the button below. For those who are also members of Outside, this event is free of charge. If you’re not a member of Outside, the cost will be £10+VAT.
If you’re not yet a member of Bristol Creative Industries and would like to take advantage of this member-only event, you can sign up here. You can also read about the membership perks here.
Our members’ lunches, a long term fixture in the BCI events calendar, are still continuing as normal every month (mixture of online and in-person) throughout the year, but we want to keep offering these walking sessions too which will start from different locations around the area on a quarterly basis.
This MyWorld briefing event, in partnership with Digital Catapult, will mark the launch of the first Challenge Call for the programme; titled Catalysts and Connectors: Tools for the Creative Industries.
The Challenge Call offers funding of up to £50,000 and a 16-week acceleration programme to explore innovative tooling solutions relating to the creation, delivery and assessment of experiences.
Join local freelance journalist Dan Martin for the latest free Enterprise Nation online meet-up for small business owners in Bristol and nearby areas.
Come along to learn new skills, discover opportunities, discuss challenges, be inspired and make a group of local business friends.
Join the meet-up with a business challenge or need in mind and the always friendly group of fellow founders will help you solve it!
Also joining the event as a special guest is journalist Richard Tyler, editor of The Times Enterprise Network.
He is looking for insights from business owners on their experiences with high street business banks and to meet founders for potential coverage in the newspaper and online.
Join Inkwell founder Chris Goodfellow for advice on how to create your own high-quality video. It’s something you can do in your office for a relatively low cost that can have a transformational impact on your marketing.
The webinar will help people that aren’t using video in their marketing or have just started. Chris will share practical examples and explain how to develop a sustainable, impactful video strategy.
Key takeaways:
– Leveraging short-form video for social media
– Creating a DIY set-up that doesn’t break the bank
– Using video for SEO and to increase article dwell times
This session may be particularly useful for those in roles such as Head of Content, Head of Marketing, Marketing Director, or similar.
About Chris
Chris is the founder of Inkwell, which helps companies market to small business owners through content marketing. The agency works with clients like PwC, Innovate UK and Enterprise Nation. Chris believes great B2B content elevates everyday experiences. It doesn’t just look good – it’s practical, accessible and gets to the heart of what it means to run a business.
> See Inkwell’s member profile here
These sessions take place every other Friday morning from 8.30-9am, for the BCI community to share their pearls of wisdom with one another. The half hour webinars will involve a 15 minute presentation followed by a 10 minute facilitated Q&A, with introductions from the BCI team.
Our community is full of such amazing talent so we’re giving members the stage to talk about things that excite them so they can inspire their peers. The sessions will be a mix of expert tips and tricks and case studies – the perfect opportunity to learn something new before the week is out.
Our usual online format is an interactive ‘meeting’ but for this series we’re running webinars so that it’s easy to listen in while prepping for the day ahead or while having your breakfast! Cameras and mics will be off but you can ask your questions through the chat box or submit them beforehand.
Please get in touch with Sian if you’re interested in speaking at a future session.
The Wake Up Call sessions are exclusively for BCI members – register your free place below!
If you’re not yet a member of Bristol Creative Industries and would like to take advantage of this member-only event, you can sign up here. You can also read about the membership perks here.
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