An evening of creative inspiration and connections. We are VERY excited to welcome Katy Cowan from Creative Boom and Holmfirth-born Elliot Brook from Deadgood. Come down early and grab some fabulous Parish grub—get a 20% discount with your ticket. See you there.

Katy Cowan is the founder and editor of Creative Boom, a global platform championing creatives of every background since 2009. It reaches over one million people each month and supports a thriving private community of 7,200 members. Katy also hosts The Creative Boom Podcast, which has surpassed one million downloads. Katy's mission is about building a warmer, more inclusive creative industry where great work can thrive anywhere.

Elliot Brook, Deadgood

Co-founder Elliot Brook is dedicated to building a culture that nurtures talent while balancing entrepreneurial drive with a deep responsibility to the planet. He acts as the guardian of the Deadgood brand, ensuring its strength, integrity, and values lead the way in shaping a more sustainable and inclusive future for the British design scene.

Deadgood is a British design brand creating furniture, lighting and rugs with bold personality and enduring purpose. Established in 2004, by university friends Dan Ziglam and Elliot Brook, the company has built a reputation for thoughtful, expressive design that challenges convention while supporting sustainable and local manufacturing. From workplace staples to statement pieces, every Deadgood product reflects a commitment to quality, creativity and circular thinking. Supplying to leading commercial clients and design-led interiors around the world, Deadgood’s collections are defined by their playful character, robust functionality and responsible material choices. With studios in Newcastle, Bristol and London, and a diverse network of collaborators including some of the UK’s most celebrated young designers, Deadgood continues to shape the future of British design, distinctively, and on its own terms. Deadgood by name. Deadgood by nature.

www.deadgoodltd.co.uk

Our annual Summer Social is back!

We’ll be meeting at Parish, Huddersfield for food, drinks and chat.

No networking, no elevator pitch, no pressure. Just good people and good chat.

WILSON’S REPUBLIC #13. VOICE.

Wilson’s is back with two amazing speakers for our first gathering of 2025. We are delighted to be hosted again by Create Lab at the University of Huddersfield.

Our theme is Voice and we are delighted to welcome author/podcaster/creative producer Yvonne Battle-Felton and designer/collector/educator Matt Lamont to speak.

Arrive early for refreshments and a catch up with the community in the Barbara Hepworth building.

Xmas Meet up

A social to end the year. We’ll meet at the Parish from 6.00pm. Come for one drink or come for a few to catch up with the Republic. No need to book. Just turn up!