CREATIVE CAREERS

Solihull CEP are now in our 4th year hosting our annual Creative Careers Conference – an unmissable event designed to inspire young people and emerging professionals who are passionate about exploring careers in the creative sector.

Whether you're interested in film, TV, music, performance, literature, visual arts, or arts management, this dynamic event brings you a range of exciting opportunities to learn from industry experts. Through a series of panel discussions, and live performances, attendees gain invaluable insights into the diverse pathways available within the creative industries.

Previous guest speakers have included some of the most prominent names in the Midlands' creative scene, such as:

Jasmine Gardosi – Birmingham Poet Laureate
Daniel Alexander – TV & Film Director, Daniel Alexander Films
Sabra Kahn – Executive Director of Sampad
Lewis Clements – Promo Director, Channel 4
Ian Rogers - Founder & Festival Director, Solihull Summerfest
Ruth Millington - Art Historian, Curator & Author

Each year we run a schools event during the day, with over 100 young people joining us, and for the past 2 years, we have also run an evening event for all to access.

Next Event: Friday 13th Feb

Our creative careers conference will be taking place Friday 13th February 2026 at The Core Theatre.

To attend the schools event (9:30am- 2:30pm), email us at solihullcep.co.uk

To book the eventing event, visit eventbrite

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Find Out More

Take a look at our 2025 event to get a sense of what we get up to annually at the Creative Careers Conference

VIEW THE FREE CREATIVE CAREERS RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
This pack includes programmes, oppportunities, where to find work, apprenticeships, internships, a CV template and more!

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About 2026

Our Creative Careers event in 2026 will be hosted in 2 parts:

10am - 2:30pm: Schools & Colleges event
7:30 - 9pm: Public event

Our schools event will see 150 young people from schools and colleges across Solihull experience a range of exciting performances, panel discussions and workshops to build creative skills. Workshops will include a backstage tour of the theatre with a 'have a go' on the lighting & sound desks, an introduction to planning and producing your own projects, and a session focusing on freelancing and portfolio careers.

Our evening event will be taking a slight shift in format to focus on pathways and next steps for young people looking to access the creative industries. We are working with local FE providers and their alumni to share opportunities for creative courses at university level, in apprenticeships and more, and offer advice directly from the people that have done it themselves!

Confirmed universities and their alumnis include: