ABOUT
We’re here to make the world a more creative place.
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WE’RE LOOKING FOR 100 INDEPENDENT CREATIVES & ORGANISATIONS TO JOIN US
WHAT WE BELIEVE IN
OUR VISION
OUR MISSION
WHO’S BEHIND IT
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Futureative is the culmination of 20 years of work as an independent creative. I want to see the creative people around me able to sustain a career, and I don’t think it should be so difficult. This is for the creatives who want to run their own creative career and build something that can stand on its own two feet.
STEVE PALFREYMAN, FOUNDER
STEVE PALFREYMAN
he/him
FOUNDER & SUMMIT PRODUCER
A working creative with 20 years experience in the arts industry. Steve has produced projects across music, film, festivals & education as a musician, digital strategist, freelance designer and lecturer.
KAYE COOKE
they/them
EDITOR & CONTENT PRODUCER
An emerging author who has freelanced in the arts industry as a technician and manager. Kaye writes and edits Front Row and shares first-hand perspective & insights on their creative journey.
TAKEE ALIF
he/him
COMMUNITY & PARTNERSHIPS
A pop artist and creative entrepreneur working in all corners of the arts industry. Takee's career has spanned music, live events, festivals, radio producing, acting, film, youth engagement & teaching.
LET'S PARTNER
Come collaborate with us
We’re building Futureative with speakers, sponsors and partners who want to back independent creatives and the projects they’re making.
OUR VALUES
01
BE PROLIFIC
Practise over perfection.
Build a practice and finish your projects.
02
BE SKILLED
Hone the skills that matter to you.
We respect the skills that only come from practice.
03
BE PROGRESSIVE
Experiment with what’s next.
We explore what’s changing and the opportunities in it.
04
BE PROTECTIVE
Keep art human
We value human-made work and what makes your creativity yours.
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