I am a professional freelance violinist living in Chelmsford. I work as a classical concert violinist, soloist, ensemble musician, session musician and recording artist for a variety of musicians across the classical, jazz and pop genres. Artistes I’ve collaborated...

I am an Arts Director at Hot Box Live CIC with over 6 years experience in Event, Venue Management and 8 years in Live sound experience. I am responsible for the day to day running of HOT BOX putting on Live Events nearly every night of the week and running courses...

I'm the CEO at Dlala Studios, an independent games studio based in Witham.

I'm Ethan Stewart, or Emberhearted. A poet and writer based in Chelmsford. My pronouns are he/they and I'm a massive nerd, with a particular fondness for videogames, you can see my poetry (and my face), on my instagram. If you come to an Ignite social, you'll probably...

I am a creative that has never settled on a single material and I continue to explore every type of creative process I can get my hands on. MA in Craft and a fellow of the Weston Jerwood Creative Bursary. I've recently taken up the role of Events and Outreach Officer...

I'm Gareth, the Creative Director of Spread. Spread is a working design studio that has recently opened its doors as an art gallery, showcasing and selling modern and contemporary works by emerging artists.

I am a musician and live music promoter and want to ensure live music has sufficient support across multiple venues and across all genres in the City that is the Home of Radio.  

I am a local freelance community artist and owner of Original Creative Work. I studied illustration at the Universities of Lincoln and Westminster. My work mostly takes the form of limited edition prints and bespoke commissions although I also paint murals (including...

Whilst always having a love for Drama, my passion for outreach work began when I trained in Community Drama at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, graduating with first class hons and the Facilitation Award. A year later, I was training to teach secondary...

Heavy metal man-dog that once sent a tandoori lamb chop into space. I come up with silly ideas professionally - Two were featured on Have I Got News For You, which is the double apogee of my career. As part of the band Slay Duggee I help kids get into live music with...

I'm a Chelmsford based freelance artist and designer working predominatly in the public realm with projects ranging from large scale public art to community collaborations. I also work with galleries and schools on educational programmes, design and create learning...

I’m a namer and brand identity designer, running The Identity Bureau, a branding agency based at Patch in Chelmsford. My speciality lies in crafting unforgettable brand names and designing standout brand identities that give businesses the distinction they need to...

I became a published Children’s Author in 2016. My first book, A Fun ABC (US edition: A Visit to Grandad) was recognised as one of 50 top books in America, and as a Caldecott-notable, in 2020. I was inspired to write it due to a dearth of indigenous content, whilst...

Hi, I'm Bucky! I'm a non-binary creative, queer nuisance and professional weirdo; an artist, writer, public speaker, community builder and LGBTQA+ advocate. I also ran and owned Dark Side Comics for six incredible years, building a thriving, diverse and welcoming...