Minister for Equality, Employment, Culture and Tourism, The Hon. Christian Santos GMD MP, hosted a networking breakfast in Gibraltar House London to strengthen creative and literary partnerships.

Organised by Gibraltar Cultural Services on behalf of the Ministry for Culture, the event brought together creatives living and working across the city in a wide range of artistic and cultural fields. The event formed part of the Ministry’s ongoing efforts to strengthen international cultural connections, encourage collaboration and engage with members of the creative community abroad.

The breakfast gathering provided an opportunity for artists, writers, dancers, cultural practitioners and other creatives to connect, exchange ideas, and discuss opportunities for future collaboration. Attendees represented diverse sectors within the creative industries both from Gibraltar and UK, reflecting the richness and breadth of the cultural community based in London.

During the visit, Gibunco Gibraltar Literary Festival Director Seamus Byrne also held meetings with key contacts and stakeholders from the YMU Group. The Group is very connected to the Festival, given their support with previous prelude events which featured David Walliams and Sir Mo Farah.

Discussions focused on establishing further partnerships, strengthening networks, and exploring collaborative opportunities that will support the Rock’s future literary and cultural programming.

Minister Santos said: “It is a source of great pride to meet with Gibraltarian creatives making their mark internationally. Our Government is committed to ensure everyone has the chance to continue studies in their fields, including the Arts. Speaking to those working in these areas in London has been incredibly exciting and shows our investment in them has been worthwhile. The meetings held by Seamus Byrne have been very positive and we hope to release further news of collaborative opportunities for our Literary Festival soon”.