Digital Culture Talks 2023

in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton

Dive into the world of creative and cultural digital content on a national scale as we discuss, engage, and explore ways to encourage and strengthen the cultural sector while celebrating the unique work created in the West Midlands.

This 3-day event featured keynote speakers from the creative industries, cultural sector, and broadcasters who shed light on the present and future of culture online.

 

Watch Day 1, Part 1 here:

 

Watch Day 1, Part 2 here:

 

Day 1 – Place-based storytelling: developing and nurturing local voices and digital creatives

Tuesday 18^th July (Online)

We explore why it’s so important that we tell authentic local stories to the world. How do we nurture local voices and what does it take for a local story to break through on a national stage?

Key Note: Telling local stories to the world – Madeleine Kludje (Associate Director, Birmingham REP)

Case study: The Digital Black Country – Parminder Dosanjh (Creative Director, Creative Black Country) in discussion with Fiona Morris (The Space)

Roundtable discussion – ‘Driving local success: What’s the right recipe?’

• Barbara Lee, Sky Arts Commissioning Editor
• Diana Hare, BBC Commissioning Executive
• Matthew Dodd, BBC Radio 3
• Dr Denise Doyle, University of Wolverhampton
• Rob Lindsay, Head of Programmes, The Space

Keynote 2: Putting the Midlands on the Digital Map – Stuart Thomas (BBC Head of Midlands)