Creative Industries
Manchester Business Consortium has a team of advisers and consultants from various cultural industries. We specialise in support for music, craft, visual art, fine art, design, dance, theatre, community art, TV, radio, film and new media. Our advisers have many years of experience in the creative industries and can provide advice on the nature of their industries including marketing, research, finance, contracts and networking.
Since it's inception, Manchester Business Consortium has provided a unique service to the Culture Industry in the North West. Individuals can take advantage of the expertise of our in- house team which spans three decades of hands on knowledge and experience. Although there are limited opportunities to gain employment within the Culture Industry, the opportunities for success in self employment are only limited by your imagination and business acumen.
For many years, creative people have been supported by advice and training in the creation and performance of their art or craft. Whether it's securing a publishing agreement; a public art commission or sponsorship for a production, without such advice, training and support it is virtually impossible to identify what opportunities exist and how to develop them without risking financial ruin or complete disillusionment.
What routes are there to success within your sector? How is your industry structured and who performs which role in enabling you to develop your career? What are the 'standard' or predictable terms and conditions within each type of industry contract you may be asked to sign?
A basic lack of detailed knowledge about your rights and obligations often results in legal action after success. Or even worse, artists stop creating and working due to the pressure of business.
All these questions, issues and more are addressed by Manchester Business Consortium and their network of associates in order that you can be more confident of receiving all the answers you are looking for.