THE UK CREATIVE INDUSTRIES

Britain’s rich cultural heritage and thriving arts communities make it an exciting and dynamic place to be.

Art, Architecture and Design
From the fine arts through to digital technologies, the UK’s artists, architects and designers are pushing the boundaries of their practice and looking to the future.

Dance
Whether it’s dance drawing on the street scene, Asian Kathak dance fusions or sleek  contemporary ballet, the UK dance scene is full of exciting new work.

Drama
With everything from new writing and live art to classical texts and physical theatre, the UK’s contemporary drama scene is thriving.

Film and Digital Content
Tap into UK animation, documentaries, features, festivals and short films.

Literature
Find out more about UK literary organisations, events, websites and an annual anthology of new writing in English from the UK.

Music

Want to hear all about the vibrant and diverse landscape of the UK's music scene, from hip hop to folk? Whether you’re an artistic programmer from outside the UK, a fan of music or a musician -you‘ll find something of interest here.

Design in Britain
Discover more about UK designers, architects and design movements that have made impact all over the world.

 
 




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