Student Networking Event | Worcester’s Creative Quarter

The first of four Local Voices Creative Choices networking events happened on 4^th March 2026, situated in the hub of Worcester’s Creative Quarter; the Arches and at the Hive library. With guest speakers Taylor-Bea Gordon from T-LABEL, Business entrepreneur Peter Daniels from RockSolid Consulting, and Anna Best and Katie Dexeter from The Artery gallery, students had the chance to explore concepts of networking and collaboration, working as freelance creatives, and exploring their creative identities. Designed for students from any creative disciplines, this afternoon event set a foundation for future creative networking opportunities for students in the city.

Earlier in the day, Lorna Rees from Gobbledegook Theatre hosted a co-creation workshop for performing art students from both the University of Worcester and Heart of Worcestershire College, alongside creatives on LVCC’s Emerging Producers programme. After an inspiring presentation of Lorna's unique approach to co-creation and all the festivals and installations she's collaborated with, the students donned costumes and were formed into groups to make their own celebratory performance. The students were encouraged to get out of their comfort zone and be in-tune with their surroundings, embrace creativity, and perform their dances outside The Hive and Arches in front of passerby's. It was a fun and different way to engage with the topic of co-creation by getting completely hands on and improvise as they went

Future events will build on these connections and ideas, bringing the themes to life and encouraging students to step into their identity as emerging creatives.

These events are part of the Skills & Talent strand of the Local Voices Creative Choices programme, which aims to embed the Heart of Worcester College and University of Worcester in Worcester’s cultural and creative community, and encourage students to consider future careers in the city’s growing creative sector.