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Creative organisations and networks in Bristol
58 listings. Networks, community radio and media, youth and education organisations, community arts bodies and support organisations.
Why it counts Each £1 of public money in Arts Council England's funded organisations returned an estimated £3.12 to the economy in 2023. (Creative UK, 2025) Culture is infrastructure
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Networks 16
Bricks BristolCreative & community infrastructure charity
Manages St Anne's House (21,000 sq ft creative/community hub: studios, cooperative gym, theatre space, community rooms, wellbeing rooms, sauna, cafe). Public art consultancy. Charity No. 1183118.
Bristol Creative IndustriesMembership network
South West's biggest creative membership network. Directory, job board, events, internships.
Bristol CreativesNot-for-profit artist-led network
1,800+ members (mostly self-employed visual/applied artists). Free directory. Director: Sally Reay.
Bristol Sounds Good NewAudio creatives network
Casual networking group for audio creatives in the South West, including radio presenters, podcasters, voice actors and sound makers. Holds regular in-person socials and shares opportunities.
Business West NewBusiness membership body
Business membership organisation helping companies start, grow, innovate and export, and running professional communities.
- Address
- Leigh Court, Pill Road, Bristol BS8 3RA
Design West NewDesign and placemaking centre
Design West is a charity founded in 1996 and a centre of excellence for design and placemaking.
- Address
- 16 Narrow Quay, Bristol BS1 4QA
Diverse Artists Network NewArts development agency
Development agency for diversity in the arts, promoting cultural competency and representation. Brings together creatives, venues and community organisations across Bristol and the South West.
Elevator Sound NewSynth shop and workshops
Knobtwister NewMusic-maker community
Rachel K Collier's community for electronic music makers. Held its 2025 in-person meetup in Bristol.
Sync-Quest NewBooking platform
Platform connecting emerging artists with venues and promoters.
The Bristol Creative CoNot-for-profit creative network
Artist development network that grew out of Club395. 1,300+ creatives in the WhatsApp community, organised into spaces by discipline. Runs workshops and open decks, puts artists forward for bookings and opportunities, and keeps the Bristol Creative Directory. Founded by Ray, Kwazi and Bristol's creative community.
VASW (Visual Arts South West)Regional directory
Regional network and directory for visual artists in the South West.
West of England Design Forum NewDesign industry network
A network of design industry professionals formed in 2006 to champion design in the West of England.
Bristol Film Office NewLocal authority film office
Point of contact for filming enquiries in Bristol, based at The Bottle Yard Studios.
- Address
- The Bottle Yard Studios, Whitchurch Lane, Bristol BS14 0BH
Bristol Festivals NewFestivals network
Network for festivals and events in Bristol.
- Address
- 1 Unity Street, Bristol BS1 5HH
Radio and media 14
BCfm RadioCommunity radio (93.2FM)
Award-winning community radio. Joint One Love Breakfast Show with Ujima.
Bristol24/7 NewIndependent news outlet
Independent local media outlet run as a community interest company.
- Address
- Future Leap, 1-3 Gloucester Road, Bristol BS7 8AA
Crack MagazineIndependent music media
Europe's biggest independent free monthly music magazine. HQ: Berkeley Square, BS8. Co-curators of Simple Things.
DREAMERS Zine NewOnline magazine
Online magazine sharing the creativity and dreams of Bristol people, exploring fairer and kinder futures. Culture section with essays, interviews and reviews; Creative section with poetry, short fiction and visual art by Bristol writers and artists.
foundation.fm NewRadio and platform
Radio station and platform amplifying emerging talent. Its 2026 GROUNDWORK event series includes Bristol.
GEAR Zine NewMusic zine
Grunt Magazine NewFree arts magazine
Free independent arts magazine featuring Bristol creatives who work in hospitality, retail, admin and other jobs to pay the bills. Covers artist interviews, arts and culture journalism and creative showcases.
Headfirst BristolIndependent events platform
Bristol's leading independent events platform and ticket service since 2008. 87+ venue pages.
Markers and Mayhem Podcast NewPodcast
Bristol podcast with honest conversations with creatives of all kinds, from MCs and producers to artists and comedians, about the paths they took. Each episode comes with an art challenge. Made to help anyone trying to get into the industry.
Noods RadioOnline community radio (CIC)
24/7 worldwide broadcast from Mickey Zoggs. LEVELS young creatives programme. Now on DAB.
PC Press NewDIY publisher
DIY publishing company that publishes books on music culture and subcultures, including titles on Massive Attack.
Second Gaze Magazine NewFeminist fashion magazine
Feminist fashion magazine.
Ujima RadioCommunity radio (98FM)
Serves Bristol's African-Caribbean community. 24/7 FM, DAB, online.
Burst Radio NewStudent radio
University of Bristol's student radio station, live every day in term time.
Youth and education 14
Babbasa NewYouth charity
Bristol charity, set up in 2013, supporting young people from low-income and diverse backgrounds into careers.
Bristol Folk House NewAdult education centre
Adult education centre in central Bristol running part-time day and evening courses in arts and crafts, photography, pottery, writing, languages, music, dance and drama. It has a café bar with art exhibitions and live music.
CircomediaCircus-theatre academy
World-renowned. Converted church in Portland Square. BTEC, degree, diploma courses. Youth Circus.
Creative Youth NetworkYouth charity
The Station, Silver Street. 26,000+ young people annually. Operates Boomsatsuma.
Feedback Community Projects NewMusic tech for young people
KWMC / The FactoryArts, technology & community making
Knowle West. Digital manufacturing, makerspace, 70+ makers. Open maker sessions every Wed.
Rising Arts AgencyYouth-led creative social enterprise
Supports underrepresented young people (18-30) into creative careers. OnBoard programme.
We The Curious NewScience centre and educational charity
An educational charity and science centre in Bristol. It runs exhibitions, events and learning programmes that bring people together to play and get creative with science and art.
- Address
- One Millennium Square, Anchor Road, Bristol BS1 5DB
City of Bristol College NewFurther education college
Education and training provider offering courses at many levels across a range of specialist subjects.
- Address
- College Green Centre, St George's Road, Bristol BS1 5UA
Website Instagram @cityofbristolcollege Map Email Call 01173125000
South Gloucestershire and Stroud College NewFurther education college
A further education college delivering classroom and work-based programmes, with campuses in Bristol including Filton and Queen's Road.
UWE Bristol NewUniversity
The University of the West of England, with around 38,000 students and links to the creative industries across the region.
- Address
- Frenchay Campus, Coldharbour Lane, Bristol BS16 1QY
Access Creative College NewCreative industries college
College teaching music, media and creative subjects, serving more than 2000 learners across 8 UK centres.
Boomsatsuma NewCreative industries training
Independent education provider offering training pathways into the creative industries for people from 16 to degree level.
- Address
- 9 Portland Square, Bristol BS2 8ST
PAPER Arts NewCreative careers training for young people
Provides industry knowledge, mentoring and creative enterprise training for young people. Since 2014 it has run workshops, courses, internships and work experience programmes.
Community arts 8
Artspace LifespaceCreative placemaking charity
Manages The Island, Sparks Bristol, Arts Mansion. 100+ resident artists.
Bristol 1904 Arts NewMembers' arts club
Let's Make Art NewArtist-led organisation
Artist-led organisation creating playful, inclusive art experiences for children, families and communities. Artists in residence at Arnolfini.
Made on the Moon NewCultural agency
East and South East Asian non-profit creative and cultural agency. Runs MOON FEST.
Pervasive Media StudioCreative tech lab
200+ artists, technologists, academics exploring creative technology at Watershed. Open Studio Fridays.
PRSC (People's Republic of Stokes Croft)Community arts (CIC)
Gallery, print shop, workshops, Stokes Croft China. Community shares campaign.
Studio Susegad NewEvents, research and cultural strategy
Susegad means calm, content and in balance. Co-produces events, research and cultural strategy with care at the centre, through facilitation, engagement and evaluation.
Bristol Community Arts NewParticipatory arts organisation
Delivers participatory arts activities in community settings, aiming to support wellbeing through creative practice. It uses recycled materials and vintage textiles to raise awareness of environmental sustainability.
Community and support 6
ACH Resettling Communities Welcome Hub NewRefugee support
Welcome hub for refugees, people seeking asylum, and Ukraine Scheme and BNO visa holders.
- Address
- St Chad's Church, 172 Rodway Road, BS34 5ED
Big Team NewCommunity interest company
Opens up the live events industry where there are barriers, supporting people to create, contribute to and attend festivals while building their own path into the industry. Linked to Team Love.
Bristol Sex Workers' Collective NewCommunity organisation
Organisation set up by and for sex workers in Bristol.
Integrate Liberate NewDecolonial wellness
Creates solidarity and spiritual spaces for people of the global majority. Also runs training on decolonising wellness.
Queer China UK NewCommunity organisation
Community organisation connecting and supporting Chinese LGBTQIA+ people in the UK.
Seed Sessions NewMental health support for musicians
Supports the mental health of young male-identifying musicians with regular counselling, music mentoring and recording time.
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