What creative career placements are teaching young people in Berwick
So far, Create Berwick’s Create Your Future programme has funded paid work placements for 11 young people from the town. They have worked in photography studios, cultural venues and micro businesses, giving real-world experience of working in a creative role.
The Curfew Run short film and soundscape celebrates Berwick’s living heritage
The Curfew Run short film and soundscape celebrates Berwick’s living heritage As part of our Living Heritage Fund, we commissioned Berwick-based composer and sound designer Xennon Easton to create a new video and piece of music celebrating our town’s historic Curfew Run. An important part of Berwick’s living heritage – the traditions, behaviours and activities […]
Speakeasy: Artists in Conversation – New Monthly Artist Talk Series Launches in Berwick-upon-Tweed
Speakeasy: Artists in Conversation – New Monthly Artist Talk Series Launches in Berwick-upon-Tweed A new programme of artist talks is launching in Berwick-upon-Tweed this summer, bringing contemporary artists from across the UK to the town. The series of free, informal evening events is designed to inspire conversation, connection and creative exchange. Speakeasy: Artists in Conversation […]
Welcome to LAB/OR8 – a brand new music and culture venture celebrating Berwick’s creative community
Where creatives meet and discuss Berwick’s creative community. LAB/OR8 shines a light on the people, stories and ideas shaping the town’s cultural landscape.
Capacity building funding for creative and cultural businesses
Capacity building funding for creative and cultural businesses To support new and established small creative and cultural businesses in Berwick-upon-Tweed to explore capacity building and business development, Create Berwick has launched a new funding opportunity. The Creative Capacity Building Fund is designed to equip creative and cultural businesses with the practical tools, knowledge and networks […]
Most successful year to date for Berwick storyteller
In 2025, support from Create Berwick has helped storyteller Chris Adriaanse to reach his largest audience to date.
Creative Action Fund Pop Ups
Creative Action Fund : Pop Ups To support people through the Creative Action Fund application process Darren Hollywell, Project Officer at Create Berwick will be holding a series of pop up sessions at The Straw Yard. If you are interested in applying for the Creative Action Fund, come along and talk through your ideas with Darren […]
Create a Space Berwick 2026
Create a Space is a creative arts project for neurodiverse young people.
Transforming an empty shop into a year-round space for film
Transforming an empty shop into a year-round space for film More than 2,600 visits were made to screenings, workshops and events, or to try out film making at The Burr of Berwick – a former empty shop transformed into a free exhibition, screening and events space as part of the Berwick Film and Media Arts […]
Mapping a future for Berwick’s music scene
Mapping a future for Berwick’s music scene Berwick’s passion for music, and the town’s support for the sector and the many people that work within it, was on full display earlier this week at our special music community drop-in session at Repas7 By Night. More than 45 musicians, promoters and music supporters joined us and […]
