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Creative city, creatives united

So here’s the thing. Creatives see the world differently. There, said it.

Not better (you might think that: we couldn’t possibly comment…). Differently. Simply put, creatives imagine stuff that doesn’t exist.

We see possibilities. Thrive on the blank sheet of paper, literal or metaphoric. Rise to the challenge of creating distinctive content, design, sound, look, event, functionality. And more.

We thrive on being around other creatives. Others who similarly see the world differently (hmm: not confusing, that).

In part, that is why Creative Bath exists. To help bring together the tribes of the creative, cultural and tech sectors. At the further edges, we’re perhaps dissimilar. But for the most part, we share a similar vista. All with multiple opportunities for partnerships and collabs and referrals –or just the enjoyment of hanging out.

So tonight, the creative tribes gather for the Creative Bath Awards. Look around Komedia at who’s here. You’ll know some, possibly many. But there’ll also be loads you don’t know – in a good way. It shows the vitality of this world.

Try the old, “Have we met..?” and you never know what conversations you’ll delve into…

For the Awards, there’s been due process. You write your nominations. Marshal your case. Add visuals or case studies as you fancy. We shortlist. The judges decide. And, in a few moments, we’ll reveal the Highly Commendeds and the Winners.

And that matters. Hard calls, nearly all.

But what ultimately matters is that our sector thrives. And comes together, in unique fashion, like tonight.

Creativity's the winner. Always...

The Creative Bath Team

The Judges

CLAUDIA GHADIMI

Head of Marketing at Storm Consultancy

Since 2020, Claudia has led marketing at Storm Consultancy, a B-Corp and Queen’s Award-winning technology agency, securing numerous awards for their work. Returning to her entrepreneurial roots as a former e-commerce owner, she’s excited to be on the "other side" of the awards process while launching a nutrition coaching business.

ED ROBIN

Design Director at Mytton Williams

Ed's an award-winning brand designer working with local and international clients. He’s proud to have been involved with a number of local organisations promoting creativity and enterprise in the region. Creative Bath’s brand identity was created by Mytton Williams.

JOHN MCLAY

Founder of Bath Festival of Children’s Literature

John is an International Children’s Literary Scout at Wonder Scouting and founder of the Bath Festival of Children’s Literature.

LUCY CUTHEW

Author & Lecturer at Bath Spa University

Lucy is the author of over 30 books for children and young people, including Carnegie-nominated verse novel Blood Moon. Her work for younger readers includes picture books, educational texts, phonics books and short stories. Lucy is a Lecturer in Creative Writing and Programme Leader for the MA in Writing for Young People at Bath Spa University.

NATHALIE LEVI

Senior Curator at Victoria Art Gallery

Nathalie is the Senior Curator at the Victoria Art Gallery in Bath. She joined the team in 2022 and has held previous roles at the Royal West of England Academy, Bristol, Yorkshire Sculpture Park and the University of Leeds.

SABER KHAN

Store Manager at Toppings Bath Saber is the dynamic store manager of Toppings Bath, a family-run independent bookshop with a focus on live author events and knowledgeable bookselling team. The venue houses over 70,000 volumes on its shelves. Saber grew up in London and studied at Trinity College in Cambridge.

VICKY BROPHY

Founder of Wonky Films

Over the past 25 years, Vicky’s worked across a wide range of international clients and brands. From award-winning TV commercials and shorts to global promotional campaigns, her founded company WONKY produces content that produces results.

JUNE 17-18

NEW BUSINESS THINKING

Conference for entrepreneurs

Awards maker

Tonight’s Award design was chosen via a competition for Bath Spa University’s students. The winner is JOEL MORTON – congratulations!

Finalists

ACE AWARD

The ACE Award is given to the most outstanding category Winner on the night as chosen by our Judges.

AGENCY

CONTENT CREATOR

CREATIVE ARTS

CREATIVE EVENT

BATH FILM FESTIVAL 2025 is Bath’s city-wide film festival, creating bold cinema experiences through screenings, partnerships, talent development and cultural events.

filmbath.org.uk | @filmbathuk

THE BATH INDEPENDENT MARKET developed into a monthly in-person contemporary market and event celebrating independent artists, makers, musicians and businesses in Bath. @thebathindependent

BATH INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL is an annual 21 days of comedy featuring top names, local talent, new talent, creative women in myriad venues. bathcomedy.com

CRIMES AGAINST CHRISTMAS BY NEW OLD FRIENDS is created through comedy theatre, employing multiple local freelance artists. newoldfriends.co.uk | @newoldfriends

CURIOUS MINDS 2025 is a citywide festival of ideas, bringing global voices and local talent together across 40+ events in Bath. curiousmindsfestival.co.uk | @curiousminds

DAVID COPPERFIELD: A LIFE BY THEATRE ROYAL BATH marked a landmark year for Engage, demonstrating how inclusive theatremaking can transform expectations. theatreroyal.org.uk | @trbengage

FOREST OF IMAGINATION is a longterm arts and architecture event, codesigned with the creative, cultural and educational community. forestofimagination.org.uk | @forestofimagination

LEAVING IS HARD BY SIRI BOLIN explores writing, performing, directing and movement through her work that gives women a voice. @siri_bolin_creative

LOCKSBROOK LATES BY BATH SPA LIVE is a monthly creative events programme by Bath Spa Live, connecting university and city through shared making and culture. bathspa.ac.uk | @bathspauni

QUEER BATH 2025 is a citywide celebration of LGBTQ+ arts, culture and heritage, grown from Holburne Pride into collaborative movement. queerbath.co.uk | @queerbath

CREATIVE STUDENT

CREATIVITY FOR GOOD

SECOND MOUNTAIN COMMS,

GOOD JOURNEYS & WRESTLING LIFE produces content that’s dedicated to sharing the stories and impact of remarkable people and organisations. secondmountaincomms.co.uk | @secondmountaincomms

SILENT BOOK CLUB BATH is a space for readers to connect and read alongside one another, in shared silence, in the beautiful city of Bath. @silentbookclubbath

DESIGNER

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

DESIGN FOR DIGITAL blends human creativity and digital expertise to deliver innovative web design, development, and branding. designfordigital.com | @designfordigital

DIGITAL WONDERLAB combines strategy, creativity, and technical engineering to create digital applications, products and software. digitalwonderlab.com l @digiwonderlab

INCLUSION SUPPORT HUB helps neurodivergent, inclusive and livedexperience-led services get seen, supported and sustained through a digital platform. inclusionsupporthub.co.uk | @inclusionsupporthub

POLYMATHIC provides cutting-edge technology, deployed at immersive events that help museums and heritage sites reach entirely new audiences. polymathic.agency | @polymathic_uk

SON OF JESSE is an independent, purpose-driven web design agency that prides itself on creating beautiful websites for ambitious companies. sonofjesse.com | @wearesonofjesse

THE STUDIO supports microbusinesses with subsidised space and immersive technologies to grow sustainably, faster. thestudioinbath.co.uk | @thestudioinbath

TELPERION specialises in creating compelling narratives that win business by combining strategic positioning with persuasive storytelling. telperiongroup.co.uk | @wearetelperion

FILM & PHOTOGRAPHY

BRISTOLIANN is a cinematographer and drone pilot showcasing the UK through diverse videography work. bristoliann.com | @bristoliann

CALLUM LLOYD-JAMES makes cinematic stories across sport, identity and culture, creating impactful campaigns for charities and social causes. callumlloydjames.com | @callumlloydjames

CAMILLA TURNER (CHASE AFRICA

FILM) shot an outstanding film for CHASE Africa, a Bath based charity that improves access to healthcare for remote rural communities in East Africa. chaseafrica.org.uk | @chase_africa_

EAT PR specialises in the food service and hospitality industries, supporting a range of businesses that operate in this sector.

eatpr.co.uk I @eatprmarketing

EDITALL & ORCA MEDIA is a visual marketing specialist that caters to global premium brands across the luxury property, hospitality and Superyacht industries. editall.co.uk | orcamedia.uk

JAMES MAY (LARKHALL BUTCHERS

FILM) creates cinematic films about wildlife, people and place, from international conservation stories to local communities. jamesmay-media.com | @mrjmay

PETE HELME

PHOTOGRAPHY

delivers exceptional interior imagery, combining technical precision and creative vision to elevate spaces into striking, market-leading visual narratives. petehelme.co.uk | @pete.helme

WATCH & LEARN PRODUCTIONS helps innovators tell better stories through the power of video. watchandlearnproductions.com | @watchandlearnproductions

FOUNDER/ ENTREPRENEUR

INSPIRATIONAL PERSON

MARKETING CAMPAIGN

NEW CREATIVE BUSINESS

PERFORMING ARTS & MUSIC

BATH INTERNATIONAL COMEDY FESTIVAL is an annual 21 days of comedy featuring top names, local talent, new talent, creative women in myriad venues. bathcomedy.com

ENGAGE BY THEATRE ROYAL BATH marked a landmark year demonstrating how inclusive theatre-making can transform expectations through its David Copperfield production. theatreroyal.org.uk | @trbengage

THE FORUM, BATH is Bath’s biggest music and entertainment venue that’s proudly independent, blending rich heritage with world-class performances. bathforum.co.uk | @theforumbath

THE JESTERS COMEDY CLUB is a grassroots comedy club built by a devoted community, for the love of humour and the development of circuit careers. thejesterscomedyclub.com | @jesterscomedyclub

LEAVING IS HARD BY SIRI BOLIN explores writing, performing, directing and movement through her work that gives women a voice. @siri_bolin_creative

MANGANARO is a performer, writer, and events organiser; specialising in poetry and events that engage the grassroots creative community. @manganaro.creative

MUSIC WORKSHOP is a music education charity with our own coffeehouse and community music venue, transforming lives through music. musicworkshop.org.uk | @musicworkshopbath

THE NATURAL THEATRE COMPANY surprises audiences with performances in unexpected places, as well as events and classes that engage communities. naturaltheatre.co.uk

NEW OLD FRIENDS creates comedy theatre, employing multiple local freelance artists. newoldfriends.co.uk | @newoldfriends

PHOENIX ALLSTARS is a cheerleading organisation bringing together athletes of all ages and abilities and is the home of Team England. @phoenixallstarscheerleaders

PRODUCT DESIGN & CREATION

AVOCADO PRINT & EMBROIDERY is a print and embroidery suppliers, providing workwear and promotional goods to businesses and niche markets. avocadoprint.co.uk | @avocadoprintandembroidery

BRITISHBOOKART creates literary products that encourage people in Bath and beyond to build the habit of reading. etsy.com/uk/shop/britishbookart | @britishbookreader

E. ROYLE ART is a final year student that inspires curiosity and creativity within their work. @eroyle.art

GRAPHIC MILL designs and building high-impact, sustainable exhibition stands that help brands shine across the UK and Europe. graphicmill.co.uk | @thegraphicmill

SARAH EPSOM is scaling hand-painted watercolour artistry into a national giftware brand, combining creative excellence with a deep commitment to sustainability. sarahepsom.com | @sarahepsom.insta

PUBLISHER & WRITER

ANNA UDOVINA is a multidisciplinary Ukrainian artist settling in Bath, combining poetry and conceptual installations to explore inner transformation, resilience and the human condition. @fly_yoga_art

BEN VEAL, BADD TO GOOD AND GOOD JOURNEYS is the creator of the Good Journeys and Wrestling Life podcasts and author of two inspirational books. secondmountaincomms.co.uk | @secondmountaincomms

GEMMA DUNNELL, THE MYCONAUTS

MAGAZINE is an artist, illustrator, and designer making creative work for organisations and customers. gemmasfunkyartshop.myshopify.com | @gemmasfunkyart

THE HAPPY BOOK COMPANY is a picture book maker and educator, writing children’s books about choosing happiness. thehappybookcompany.com | @happybooklady

LAURA CLARKE, MY BODY & YOURS is a queer writer and sex & gender specialist, whose debut book ‘Step Bi Step’ was published in 2025. mybodyandyours.com | @mybodyandyours

NORTH PARADE PUBLISHING is a proudly independent children’s book publisher creating standout books that enrich, inspire, and entertain young minds.

nppbooks.co.uk | @northparadepublishing4

REALLY DECENT BOOKS is a publisher of baby, toddler and preschool books, and producer of puzzles and games for children.

reallydecentbooks.co.uk | @reallydecentbooks

SOUND

BABBA MAAS & FRIENDS is a roots reggae concept album telling the story of Haile Selassie’s exile in Bath, blending music, history and cultural narrative. emperorinexile.co.uk

MERLIN GOLDMAN, SOUND ARTIST is a creative technologist; MA graduate, PhD researcher and maker of original devices, instruments, and immersive installations. merlingoldman.com | @merlin.goldman

MUSIC WORKSHOP is a music education charity with our own coffeehouse and community music venue, transforming lives through music. musicworkshop.org.uk | @musicworkshopbath

POLYMATHIC provides cutting-edge technology, deployed at immersive events that help museums and heritage sites reach entirely new audiences. polymathic.agency | @polymathic_uk

SPATIAL DESIGN

EAGLESTONE GARDENS creates "wild, thoughtful, and artful" garden design - providing a bespoke, personal and collaborative experience. eaglestonegardens.co.uk

EMILY DAY INTERIORS is a boutique design studio creating joyful and longevity focussed interiors for your home and business.

emilydayinteriors.co.uk | @emily_day_ interiors

EXTERIOR DESIGN STUDIO creates bespoke domestic and commercial landscapes, blending design expertise, horticultural knowledge, and collaborative creativity.

exteriordesignstudio.co.uk | @exteriordesign_studio

GOOSE COLLABORATIVE is an interior design studio known for brief-led thinking, inclusive design, and a genuinely collaborative work ethic. goosecollaborative.com | @goosecollaborative

GRAPHIC MILL designs and building high-impact, sustainable exhibition stands that help brands shine across the UK and Europe. graphicmill.co.uk | @thegraphicmill

GROW THE LOOK GARDENS provides expertly designed flowerbed solutions with tailored planting plans, delivered directly to customers across the South West. growthelook.co.uk | @growthelook_gardens

VICKY ELMORE KITCHENS is an independent kitchen design business that combines practical, client-focused design with honest, educational content. vickyelmorekitchens.co.uk | @vicky_elmore_kitchens

YOUNG CREATIVE

Headline sponsor

BATH SPA UNIVERSITY is a creative, community-focused university opening doors to education and careers for young people across Bath and beyond. bathspa.ac.uk | @bathspauni

Category sponsors

BATH ARTS COLLECTIVE is a community interest company that drives, develops and contributes to a collaborative, vibrant and varied arts & events scene in Bath and surrounding areas. batharts.co.uk | @bathartscollective

DIGITAL WONDERLAB combines strategy, creativity, and technical engineering to create digital applications, products and software. digitalwonderlab.com | @digiwonderlab

ENTRECONF connects, champions and inspires entrepreneurial thinkers from any discipline at a prestigious two-day conference held at Watershed in Bristol on June 17-18. entreconf.com | @entre_conf

FLORESCO is a fresh paid media agency boldly ambitious about driving sustainable business growth. It provides services across paid search & performance ads, paid social, planning & strategy, data & insights. florescomedia.com | @florescomedia

GATHER ROUND’S coworking space offers a flexible, thoughtfully-curated shared workspace designed for over 120 creatives to thrive gather-round.co/ locations/trinity-church

GRANT ASSOCIATES is a pioneering international landscape architecture practice. Our work reconnects people with nature in insightful, delightful and distinctive ways. grant-associates.uk.com | @grantassocs

Special thanks to

• BATH SPA STUDENTS

• BATH SCHOOL OF DANCE

KOMEDIA BATH is the city’s first communityowned venue dedicated solely to performing arts and live music. komediabath.co.uk | @komediabath

MATTER designs defining products and experiences, for start-ups, blue-chip internationals and some of the best loved brands in Bath. matter.co.uk | @we_are_matter

MEDIACLASH is one of the South West's leading and most versatile creative businesses, offering services as integrated media specialists in magazines, events and social media. mediaclash.co.uk | @themediaclash

• BETTY BHANDARI PHOTOGRAPHY

• CJ PROP HIRE & EVENTS

• DIGITAL WONDERLAB

• GATHER ROUND

• GRAPHIC �ILL

• KO�EDIA

• LITTLE THEATRE CINE�A

• LOUDD

• �ATTERPAY

• �YTTON WILLIA�S

• SA�ANTHA HOBART

• VOTION

MINUTEMAN PRESS is a full-service print provider with decades of experience and an arsenal of modern machinery at its fingertips. minutemanbath.co.uk | @minutemanbath

MYTTON WILLIAMS is a B Corp certified design studio creating and delivering brands and communications that are simple, smart and effective. myttonwilliams.co.uk | @mytton_williams

Awards Hosts

STEPH DODD

Steph Dodd is managing director of leading regional events, publishing and marketing company, MediaClash, having joined in 2016. It produces many dozens of events a year, including the Bath Life Awards, Bath Property Awards and equivalents in Bristol. It also produces EntreConf and its Awards, plus other conferences and networking lunches. It publishes Bath Life and Bristol Life magazines. Steph has worked in media for over 15 years, starting her career at international publisher Future.

Steph is also development manager for Creative Bath and Equal Opportunity Ambassador for Babbasa which supports her passion for nurturing young talent. Additionally, Steph is a trustee of the (mighty) Bath Boules. She can be reached via stephanie.dodd@mediaclash.co.uk

GREG INGHAM

Greg Ingham co-founded and owns MediaClash with his wife Jane. He also founded and runs EntreConf and Creative Bath; has advised a diverse range of media, tech and legal companies; created the computer games charity GamesAid; and chaired the Theatre Royal Bath, starting its Creative Fund. He is a co-founder of Floresco.

Greg was previously the chief exec of Future for an 18-year odyssey from a five-magazine independent start-up in Bath to flotation as an international media plc. In a previous world, too many moons ago, he was a business journalist. He can be reached via greg.ingham@mediaclash.co.uk