Creative industries

What are the creative industries?

The creative industries are those which have their origin in individual creativity, skill, and talent, and which have a potential for wealth and job creation through the generation and exploitation of intellectual property. Examples include:

film and television
digital media
music
design.

Creativity and innovation have always been the life blood of cities and regions across the globe. Industries, whose foundation is in creativity and innovation, now play a significant role in the development of a city's profile, development and overall economy.

Our commitment to the creative industries

We are committed to supporting and developing the creative industries, providing jobs and a stronger economy in Belfast.

We provide a supportive business environment to allow the sector to develop. The establishment of collaborative networks, business mentoring, innovative product development and the design and implementation of appropriate infrastructure are essential components of this support.

Project areas

Our projects focus on the following areas:

business development
collaborative networks
research and development
product development
internationalisation
mentoring
marketing
incubation.

Programmes and projects

We provide a number of programmes and projects to support and develop creative industries. For example:

Blick Studios
South by Southwest 2012
Digital Media Connections
Belfast Music Week.

Creative Entrepreneurs Club

The Creative Entrepreneurs Club is a free networking and discussion forum for all those involved in creative industries in Northern Ireland.

Bringing together designers, creatives, musicians, gamers, architects and academics, through networking events and practical workshops, the Creative Entrepreneurs Club provides a platform for discussion for all topics within the industry.