Creative Connectors

What is Creative Connectors?

Creative Connectors is a welcoming network for anyone aged 16+ who lives, works or studies in the Royal Docks.

If you’re into music, food, art, nature, heritage, sport, storytelling, or simply enjoy meeting new people and sharing ideas, Creative Connectors is for you.

Creative Connectors are local people who care about the Royal Docks and want to help shape its creative future. The group ensures that culture in the Royal Docks is developed with and by the people who live here.

Being a Creative Connector means you can:

• Meet people from across the Royal Docks at socials (minimum three per year)
• Get involved in local opportunities
• Discover events, workshops and activities
• Share ideas and local knowledge
• Access training, opportunities and paid roles
• Take part in conversations about the area’s creative future
• Help spread the word and encourage others to get involved

As the Royal Docks grows into London’s Cultural Engine, Creative Connectors ensures this ambition is rooted in local people, local stories and local imagination.

Our six neighbourhoods are:
Beckton Riverside, Custom House & Canning Town, North Woolwich, Royal Albert Dock & Albert Island, Royal Victoria & West Silvertown and Silvertown,

How to Join

You can sign up here - it only takes a couple of minutes: Creative Connectors 2026 Form

We welcome all backgrounds, interests and experiences.

If you need help completing this form or have questions, contact Anila - Creative Producer CreativeConnectors@royaldocks.london

What’s New for 2026

Creative Connectors is evolving with new Connector Hubs at local spaces in each of the Royal Docks’ six neighbourhoods.

Each Connector Hub will have an Activator to help:

• Grow and strengthen local relationships

• Share local opportunities more widely

• Build involvement in cultural activities such as Royal Docks Originals 2027 festival.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any professional experience to be a Creative Connector?

No. All we ask for is enthusiasm and a desire to connect and share with others.

Can I join if I’m part of another Royal Docks network?

Absolutely.

If you are a creative professional or part of a creative organisation, take a look at the Royal Docks Creative Network.

You may like to join the Royal Docks Originals 2027 partner group which meets twice a year and is for anyone interested in getting involved in the festival.

How much time do I need to commit?

That’s up to you; you can choose your level of involvement.

• Sign up to receive mailers and bulletins
• Come along to Creative Connectors season socials (three a year).
• Attend our annual Creative Open Space meetup in Autumn alongside other Royal Docks creative networks.
• Share and feedback on creative ideas
• Meet your local neighbourhood Connector Hub and Activator

In addition, you may wish to:

• Volunteer or apply for paid opportunities

• Join workshops, training sessions and trips

• Gain experience and support local creative activities

• Collaborate on co-created projects

Contact

Got a question?
Email Anila, Creative Producer CreativeConnectors@royaldocks.london