Hello! Come join us in person for our first Culture Network event of 2026, happening on Wednesday 28th January. These events exist to connect, share ideas, and learn more about ongoing opportunities across the cultural landscape in Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole.

The Culture Network is for anyone who wants to be involved in the vibrant cultural scene across Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole. Whether you work in theatre or film, visual arts or literature/poetry, music, dance, heritage, or something else, this is for those both emerging and established.

Join us for drinks and spend an evening meeting new friends and collaborators. The group is about building a community of artists, creatives, and organisations who'd like to be part of something special where we live in wonderful Dorset.

As well as icebreaker activities and conversation starters, there will also be a panel discussion with Kim Morrison (Arts Council England), Jane Joy (BCP Council), and Ellie Maguire (Dorset Community Foundation), offering tips and advice regarding funding opportunities in 2026.

The Freelancer Ballot:

We'd like to pay eight freelancers £30 each to attend this event. To ensure this is done as fairly as possible, we've organised a ballot that will be drawn on 21st January. To enter, please fill out the form here: https://forms.gle/3szeP2wzAr9dKudu9.

Order Form:

Please fill out the order form upon ordering your ticket. All information will be shared with other attendees. If you wouldn't like your email to be shared, please let us know at info@culturalcompact.org.uk.