nmp are delighted to announce that we have been appointed one of two lead suppliers to take forward the Creative Industries Framework Programme leading the development of the Creative Industries Sector in the SW of England (with a particular focus on Creative Content and Creative Service businesses).  This programme will enable substantial investments into the sector over a three year period from 1 April 2008.

The project will be undertaken with associates with great experience in a number of diverse fields such as music, virtual environments, marketing communications and more. We’re going to be planning and delivering a range of initiatives all aimed at driving forward the creative media sector.

Phase 1 will see the development of a Bristol Creative Plan which will culminate in an inspiring multimedia presentation detailing the vision and Creative Plan.

Phase 2 will see the Creative Plan put into action as nmp will support the growth of Bristol Media; provide mentoring and bespoke support to 30 high growth companies through the Accelerate! Programme; develop a pilot project for a digital media Public Service Publisher; and keep SWRDA abreast of developments and trends in the digital media sector at a national and international level, in order to inform policy and focus for the creative industries programme.