ICA The Club
The original networking forum for cultural entrepreneurs.
- Launched by ICA in 2000 to provide a support base for cultural entrepreneurs
- Membership grew to 2000 within 6 years
- Acted as intermediary between creatives and established business advisors
- Press coverage in Financial Times (5 page feature in 'The Business'), Evening Standard, the Observer, Sleazenation, Mute Magazine
- Global partners in Delhi, Berlin, Glasgow, Beijing, Budapest, Hong Kong, Taipei, New York, Amsterdam, Paris, and Bangalore
- Partnered with Channel 4, Arts Council of England, National Endowment for Science, Technology and the Arts (NESTA), University Of The Arts, 3 Mobile
- In 2008 evolved into A-Frame.
"a forum where the cream of Britain's young creative companies can find practical help to develop their businesses" Financial Times
ICA The Club was founded at the turn of the Millenium as a forum where creative companies could exchange ideas, start collaborative projects, access practical help, and meet potential clients and investors. ICA The Club offered a variety of services for its members, ranging from monthly seminars to festivals, parties, and introductions, establishing a self-sustaining network of entrepreneurs.
Members came from the worlds of architecture, music, fashion, new media, film, creative consultancy and graphic design, among others, both within the UK and internationally.
