Stories6 min
The Network the North East Was Missing
Joe , founder of NAMI, shares how struggle, fatherhood and a stubborn belief in North East talent brought him back to NAMI, this time determined to build it properly.
People, projects and useful ideas from across the North East's fastest growing creative community.
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Stories7 min
Madonna, Ageing and The Right To Let Your Hair Down
Madonna’s return with Confessions II has brought new music, corsets and provocation. It has also brought the familiar commentary about her age and appearance. Twenty-one years after the original Confessions, perhaps the most interesting thing isn’t what has changed, but what hasn’t.
Guides4 min
Kickstarter - why it's the one thing I wish I'd done sooner.
A quick, practical guide to my absolute favourite way to get creative projects off the ground.
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PhotographerNorthumberland
Danielle Cosgrove
Self-taught photographer creating cinematic portraits rooted in colour, contrast and atmosphere. My work blends bold lighting, gritty textures and imperfect moments to turn portraits into scenes that feel pulled from a film — dark, nostalgic and a little surreal.
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Spotlights4 min
Five North East creatives turning unusual materials into proper work
Recycled silver, rolled paper, clay, bones and reclaimed bits of a theatre store. Five makers who start with the stuff most of us would walk past.
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News4 min
I built a North East creative directory because good work keeps disappearing in the feed
Why I turned a growing list of North East talent into something people can actually search, share and use.
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Spotlights4 min
Five independent North East small businesses with bags of personality
Dog sitting, nails, brows, charity-driven clothing and a craft studio. Five businesses that know exactly who they are and aren't scared to show it.
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North East Creative Weekly
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New stories, member spotlights, events and opportunities from across the region. You don't need to be a creative or a Network member to read it.
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Studio notes
Notes from the NAMI Studio
Useful bits from me on sharing creative work, finding the right people and building something that lasts beyond the algorithm.
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