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Southampton
Creative Directory

Find services, skills and talent in one convenient place.

Southampton is a city brimming with creativity, imagination and entrepreneurial spirit. This new directory will be a powerful resource for everything creative – from seeing what’s out there to commissioning work and services.

Southampton Creative Directory by Southampton Forward launched in February 2024 to signpost and showcase the breadth of local talent working in the creative and cultural industries.

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  • Creative Discipline

  • Specialism/Services

Entertainment
Music

Turner Sims Southampton

Music, 

Southampton

Turner Sims is the University of Southampton’s music venue, with big ambitions to build an inclusive world through the joy of live music. From classical and jazz to folk and global music, we present remarkable musicians who share our passion for inclusion.

Advertising
Branding & Identity

GottaBe! Marketing

Advertising, 

Southampton, London, Dublin

Your product, our people.

Acting / Performance / Presenting
Dance
Theatre

Blue Apple Theatre

Theatre, 

Hampshire

Ambitious theatre, dance, singing and film by learning disabled performers

Music

Matt Brombley

Music, 

Southampton

Electronic Musician, Producer, Songwriter and Composer. Development and Inclusion Manager (Southampton and IOW Music Hubs) Lecturer (Solent University) and Educator

Branding & Identity
Graphic Design

So Graphics

Graphic Design, 

Eastleigh

So Innovative. So Memorable. So Graphics

Entertainment
Production & Events
Visual Arts

John Hansard Gallery

Visual Arts, 

Southampton

John Hansard Gallery, part of the University of Southampton, is one of the UK’s leading contemporary art galleries. We support, develop and present great art by outstanding artists from across the world and are proud to play a dynamic role in the cultural life of Southampton and the region.

Branding & Identity
Graphic Design

Zap Creative Ltd

Graphic Design, 

Hythe, Southampton

On-demand creative support for ambitious fast-moving businesses.

Acting / Performance / Presenting
Theatre

MAST Mayflower Studios

Theatre, 

Southampton

MAST Mayflower Studios is Southampton’s leading creative producing theatre. It exists to provide a warm welcome and creative space for everyone, whether it’s those who have never been to the theatre before or those who want to be challenged or involved themselves. MAST is bound by a common purpose, to provide inspiring experiences for everyone, whether that’s individuals or families who are new to theatre or for those already steeped in theatre’s culture and all that it offers.

Acting / Performance / Presenting
Theatre
Writing

THEATRE FOR LIFE CIC

Theatre, 

Southampton

Theatre for Life is a community-driven arts organisation in Southampton, collaborating with local groups, including NHS and educational providers, through creative health and theatre programmes. We use restorative and therapeutic arts-based practices to empower our local communities to thrive.

Crafters & Makers
Photography
Visual Arts

In Focus Education & Development

Photography, 

Southampton City Centre

In Focus Education & Development provide much needed photography and arts- based learning. Based in Southampton, the team use a shared passion and working knowledge of photography and visual arts to encourage, teach and empower young people and communities.

Visual Arts

ZEST Collective

Visual Arts, 

Tower House, Winkle Street, SO14 2NY

We’re A Southampton-Based Art Collective Dedicated To Creating Socially-Engaged Art. We represent new talent and support a range of artistic practices.

Entertainment
Music
Theatre

The Stage Door

Entertainment, 

Southampton

Southampton's independent performance venue hosting live music, theatre, cabaret, burlesque, stand up comedy, musical theatre and much more. Also available for private hires.