Connect through creativity and engage with the UK’s vibrant cultural scene through toolkits, music, short films, and leadership guides. This portfolio of resources has been designed to help you build your creative practice, share ideas, and to make British culture more inclusive and accessible.

Tools to build, lead, and share your creative work

Tune into exclusive live sessions, mixes, and interviews with some of the UK’s most exciting and emerging music talent across every genre.

A practical guide for starting and running a creative hub, featuring global case studies and tested methods.

Leadership tools for hub founders and managers to build community, lead teams, and connect internationally.

Tips, templates, and business planning advice for craft makers, designers, and artisans.

Guidance for navigating the film industry and promoting your short film globally.

A library of expert guides for filmmakers, actors, and programmers building a career in film.

Help make arts and music events more inclusive with guides for venues, bands, and cultural producers.

Toolkits, research, and reports to support your creative journey

Access research, toolkits, and industry insights covering arts, culture, leadership and accessibility.

Explore international opportunities and insights on the future of culture, creativity, and global exchange.

Podcasts and perspectives from across the creative community

Listen to global conversations about culture, connection and empowerment with the British Council Podcast series ‘Our World, Connected’. Subscribe now wherever you get your podcasts. Here we unpack big ideas from culture, innovation, and inclusion from around the world. 

Our top picks from Season 1: