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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.

Find the perfect freelancer or supplier for your event

Find your 
next collaborator

Commission a creative 
for a project

Are you a local creative?

Join our directory!

  • Creative Discipline

  • Specialism/Services

Music
Visual Arts

Kwame Bakoji-Hume

Visual Arts, 

Totton, New Forest, Hampshire

Kwame was born into the drumming and herbalist tradition in Buipe, Ghana. Sponsored to advance his education at the Ghanatta college of arts in Accra, Kwame went on to become the artist in residence at the Centre for National Culture in Ghana.

Production & Events
Visual Arts

Lucie Smith

Visual Arts, 

Eastleigh, Hampshire

Artist, educator & producer working across a broad range of mediums including sculpture, painting, drawing, photography & film. 2+ years teaching experience leading workshops, clubs, 1:1 & group lessons. 3+ years producing, coordinating & assisting arts & heritage orgs locally & internationally.

Music
Sound

Matt Javanshir

Music, 

Southampton

I am a freelance music composer who mainly works in video games. Whether you are a single-person developer, a small team or a larger studio, I apply the same level of collaboration, proactivity, and professional conscientiousness to every project I work on. Feel free to get in touch!

Theatre

Tangle

Theatre, 

Swindon (Working in Southampton)

Tangle is an award winning touring theatre company championing African and Caribbean artistic excellence.

Acting / Performance / Presenting
Animation / VFX

Kimberley

Animation / VFX, 

Southampton

Hi I’m Kimberley I’m a 23 year old content creator I work on a little series called The Adventures of Blue, I’m also a voice actor in my own series as well as my friends series.

Crafters & Makers
Interior Design

Daniel Markowski

Craftsmen and creators, 

Southampton

interior design, painting, sculpture

Acting / Performance / Presenting
Theatre
Writing

Amber Antonia O’Connell

Theatre, 

SOUTHAMPTON

I am an actor, theatre-maker and acting teacher-director, based in Southampton. I trained at University of Plymouth and the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama. I have a wide set of performance skills that encompasses screen and stage acting.