Arts & Culture

Brentford’s free Art Trail celebrates its fifth year

Now firmly part of Hounslow calendar, Creative Mile, Brentford Art Trail is one of the most eclectic art festivals in London. Over one hundred artists and makers showcase their work in unique venues across Brentford. Such creativity will be present at open studios, on a Thames ait, industrial buildings, churches, galleries, cafes and pubs. This year will also see Hounslow Council offer its iconic Boston Manor House as a venue.

Now in its fifth year, Creative Mile, Brentford Art Trail will be celebrating the theme of neighbourhood. The town is changing rapidly with new neighbourhoods being created. Councillor Salman Shaheen, Cabinet Member for Culture, Leisure and Public Spaces at Hounslow Council, said: “As a Brentford resident and the Cabinet Member for Culture, I am delighted that we can help fund Brentford’s fifth Creative Mile event and offer the iconic Boston Manor House as a venue. As a borough, we have a proud history of supporting the creative industries to flourish and this event will certainly showcase the very best local talent. I encourage residents and visitors from far and wide to come along and discover what the artists, creatives and musicians have to offer.”

Brentford based artist Mr Mr Pearce and founder of Creative Mile said:

“Creative Mile has always been the town working together to put a spotlight on what is already here. The weekend provides an opportunity for artists and other creatives to show their work to a large audience in one weekend. We appreciate the ongoing support of Hounslow Council in providing a grant to help us deliver this event.”

Creative Mile is a 3-day festival starting Friday 29 August at 6-9pm, 30-31st August 11-5pm., which will be one of the events taking place as part of the Hounslow Summer of Culture.

Save the date to celebrate creativity and the town in late summer, everyone’s welcome. All venues are free to access including The Musical Museum and Boston Manor House.

For more information visit: www.creativemile.org

Brompton Technology receives King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation

Brompton Technology is proud to announce that it has been honoured with a King’s Award for Enterprise for Innovation, one of the most prestigious recognitions for UK businesses. Brompton is one of just 197 organisations nationally to receive the 2025 Award, recognised for outstanding achievement in the Innovation category. A total of 199 Awards are made with two companies being recognised with two Awards.

Founded in 2011, Brompton Technology has evolved into a global leader in LED video processing, employing 79 people across its UK headquarters and international locations. Its ground-breaking Tessera platform powers some of the world’s largest live events and is a driving force behind the rapid growth of virtual production techniques in film and television. Brompton’s technology has enabled creative visions for concert touring for global superstars including Taylor Swift and Ed Sheeran, and major film and television productions such as Barbie, The Mandalorian, and House of the Dragon. Brompton previously won a Queen’s Award for Enterprise in the International Trade category in 2020 and was AV Magazine’s Manufacturer of the Year in 2023.

The King’s Award recognises Brompton’s innovation in developing the Tessera SX40, which set a new standard for LED video processing. Supporting 4K workflows with a robust 10G fibre-based data distribution model, Tessera SX40 solves critical bandwidth and cabling challenges for large LED screens in demanding environments.

Ongoing enhancements, delivered via software rather than hardware upgrades, have allowed Brompton’s processors to evolve alongside its customers’ needs, preserving investment and extending the usable life of LED panels, a strategy that not only delivers technical excellence but also embodies a sustainable approach to product development. This philosophy of designing for longevity and backwards compatibility has strengthened Brompton’s position as a trusted technology partner across live entertainment, broadcast, education, esports, corporate AV, and premium signage.

“We are incredibly proud to receive a King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation, following our Queen’s Award for Enterprise in International Trade in 2020,” says Richard Mead, CEO of Brompton Technology.