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By submitting your information, you agree to the collection and processing of your data in line with the Creative Export Accelerator Privacy Policy. Your information will be used to assess eligibility, provide programme updates, and administer bursary funding and support services. It may be shared with our delivery partners, including Full Circle and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), for programme administration and reporting.
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Help Us Shape Support for West Yorkshire Creatives

Interested in SXSW 2026?
Each year, SXSW (South by Southwest) brings together the world’s most exciting creative talent – from music and film to tech and interactive media. If you are already planning to attend the festival next March, or, if you are considering attending, showcasing, or trading at SXSW in the future, we want to hear from you. This isn’t a funding call (yet!) – instead, we’re gathering expressions of interest from West Yorkshire to:
  • Understand who’s planning to attend SXSW 2026
  • Learn more about the opportunities you see for your business
  • Identify the barriers you face — whether that’s cost, contacts, or know-how
Your input will help us shape future support for West Yorkshire-based creatives with international ambitions.
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Our Vision:

Bold, Diverse, Inclusive.

We believe a career in the creative industries should be open to everyone. Whether you’re a school leaver, a college student, or just starting to explore your options, if you have the ambition, we have the tools to help you thrive. Our workshops champion:
  • Underrepresented voices – because creativity is richer with diverse perspectives.
  • Equality – breaking down barriers across gender, ethnicity, disability, and socio-economic backgrounds.

Join us, and together we’ll create success stories that showcase the vibrancy of West Yorkshire’s creative economy.

Empowering West Yorkshire’s Creative Spirit.

Funded by West Yorkshire Combined Authority, ‘You Can Make it Here’ offers skills and business support to creative industry professionals. This programme offers you:
  • Opportunities to explore viable career paths.
  • Support tailored to young, aspiring creatives.
  • Tools to transform your vision into reality.
Ready to take the leap?
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Register Your Interest - SXSW '26

Completing the short form below doesn’t commit you to anything – but it means we can keep you informed if support becomes available.
By submitting this form, you agree to the collection and processing of your data in line with the Creative Export Accelerator Privacy Policy. Your information will be used to assess eligibility, provide programme updates, and administer bursary funding and support services. It may be shared with our delivery partners, including Full Circle and the West Yorkshire Combined Authority (WYCA), for programme administration and reporting. You can opt out of marketing communications at any time.