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Creative Boom IRL

Join us for relaxed meet-ups for creatives in cities around the world. Come along, meet like-minded people, and feel part of something special.

Find Your City

Not your typical networking event

Creative Boom IRL is a series of relaxed meet-ups for creatives. No panels or pressure. And no awkward pitches. Just a chance to get out from behind the screen, meet like-minded people, and have a proper chat.

A space to feel part of something

Whether you're freelance, in-house, or just starting out, everyone's welcome. It's about connection, not cliques. Real conversations, new friendships, and a reminder that you're not doing this alone.

Find Your City

IRL Shrewsbury: May Mixer - Shrewsbury
Creative Boom IRL

IRL Shrewsbury: May Mixer

Shrewsbury
IRL Birmingham: June Social - Birmingham
Creative Boom IRL

IRL Birmingham: June Social

Birmingham
IRL London: June Social - London
Creative Boom IRL

IRL London: June Social

London
IRL Sheffield: September Social - Sheffield
Creative Boom IRL

IRL Sheffield: September Social

Sheffield
IRL Leeds: September Social - Leeds
Creative Boom IRL

IRL Leeds: September Social

Leeds
IRL Leeds: November Catchup - Leeds
Creative Boom IRL

IRL Leeds: November Catchup

Leeds

Meet the Hosts

Gregg Reid, IRL Belfast
Gregg Reid of Hundred Studio, IRL Belfast
Louise O'Kane, IRL Birmingham
Louise O'Kane of LULACREATES, IRL Birmingham
Emily Penny, IRL Brighton
Emily Penny of Be Colourful, IRL Brighton
Michelle Mariathasan Holland, IRL Brighton
Michelle Mariathasan Holland of MMH, IRL Brighton
Natty Harris, IRL Bristol
Natty Harris, IRL Bristol
Clare Lavelle, IRL Durham
Clare Lavelle of Aniseed Creative, IRL Durham
Kate Campbell, Brett Kellett & Vicky Zaremba, IRL Leeds
Kate Campbell, Brett Kellett & Vicky Zaremba, IRL Leeds
Ivy Malik, IRL London
Ivy Malik, IRL London
Michela Bruno, IRL London
Michela Bruno, IRL London
Pip Rustage, IRL Manchester
Pip Rustage, IRL Manchester
Jasha Aitchison, IRL New York
Jasha Aitchison, IRL New York
Emily O'Brien & Kirsty Grafton, IRL Sheffield
Emily O'Brien of Folly & Kirsty Grafton of Graft, IRL Sheffield
Tony Clarkson, IRL Shrewsbury
Tony Clarkson of &Something Studio, IRL Shrewsbury
Kate Campbell, Brett Kellett & Vicky Zaremba (Leeds). Photo by Jemma Mickleburgh
Resources Creative Industry

Real talk, real people: why Creative Boom IRL is the community you've been waiting for

Fancy hosting your own IRL?

We're always looking for friendly faces to run Creative Boom meet-ups in new cities. If you care about community, you're already halfway there.

Become a Host