We partnered with Factory International on the Working Class Creative Exchange which included a panel discussion on working class experience in the creative industries featuring WCCD directors in conversation with Remus Thompson and Kofi Gyamf, a participant and youth worker from RECLAIM, Paddy Nicholls and Emma Honeyford.

There were opportunities for creatives to find out about employment, training and creative opportunities at a variety of stalls hosted by The Working Class Movement Library, Odd Arts, GM Business Growth Hub’s EnterprisingYou, Factory International, PINK and more.

The night was soundtracked by Tommy Ryoma, with a performance from ballad singer Jennifer Reid, as well as loosely guided networking and free chips and gravy and a drink.

Working Class Creative Exchange was made in collaboration with Factory International's Social Class and Mobility working group, The Working Class Creatives Database and Factory Academy. The aim is to celebrate our communities while providing opportunities for career advancement.