Welcome to the Bristol Creative Industries’ network (formerly Bristol Media). Great ideas need company, so join us to make connections, raise your profile and get the work you want.

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What we do

We support the creative sector to learn, grow and connect, driven by the common belief that we can achieve more collectively than alone.

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Connecting Bristol’s creative sector

We forge collaborations – bringing together a community of like-minded creative businesses to promote opportunities and support sector growth.

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Business growth & opportunities

We support Bristol creatives – providing a digital platform to recruit talent, raise the profile of our members and showcase excellence.

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Events & skills development

We encourage learning through our programme of keynote talks, portfolio review nights, community initiatives and skills workshops.

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Building a New Business Machine

16th Jul 2025

10am

11:30am

Six Agency, 16 Oakfield Road Clifton BS8 2AP

    • 13th
    • Jun 2025

    Bristol Creative Industries Walk & Talk: June outdoor networking Group Created with Sketch.

    10am

    12.30pm

    Marshfield

    BCI Networking

    A networking event with a difference! This is a great opportunity for members to make some new connections within the creative industry whilst exploring the countryside.

    • 16th
    • Jun 2025

    Confronting work alienation: What can we learn from employee ownership? Group Created with Sketch.

    12pm

    5pm

    Bristol Business School, UWE Bristol, BS34 8QN

    Workshop

    The event is to share and discuss research recently completed by Professor Mario Vafeas and Dr Ed Little (Bristol Business School) on employee engagement. It investigates a phenomenon called alienation which can lead to reduced job performance and negative wellbeing.

    • 18th
    • Jun 2025

    Understanding Agency Finance – 30% off for BCI members Group Created with Sketch.

    9:30

    13:00

    Online

    Workshop

Individual & Startup

Showcase your profile, earn more, gain recognition for your work and get up to 40% off industry events.

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Business membership

Flaunt your work, connect with Bristol’s creative network and save on recruitment fees with free job adverts.

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Student & Graduate

Get noticed by employers, see the latest jobs and launch your career in the South West’s creative industries.

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“Not only is membership a great medium for attracting new talent but it acts as an invaluable professional development resource for our team through the many varied events and seminars. The creative community in Bristol wouldn’t be the same without it.”

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Andy Barnes

Diva Agency