Ten years of WILSON’S REPUBLIC.
nothing HAS CHANGED.
EVERYTHING HAS CHANGED.
Don’t miss this.
Wilson’s is 10 years old and to celebrate, we are hosting an all-day event for creatives across the north.
Day.
A line-up of six stellar speakers from across different creative disciplines plus live speaker panel.
Onsite food vendors, bar and merchandise stall
Listen, work, drink coffee or just hang out.
Night.
A private afterparty - an evening packed with live music and performers brought you to by Kirklees Most Wanted.
Creative inspiration, social, drinks and community - because that’s what we do.
WRXL Day. Speakers.
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The Illustrator
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The Product Designer
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The Creative Producer
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The Games Designer
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The artist
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The Graphic Artist
THE ONLY DESIGN, ILLUSTRATION, ART AND MUSIC EVENT IN THE NORTH THIS YEAR.
GETTING HERE
Bates Mill is right in the heart of Huddersfield - a short walk from the train station and close to plenty of parking spots.
🚌 If you’re travelling by public transport, Huddersfield Train station is just a 15min walk.
The bus Station is a 10-minute walk.
🚗 Parking available nearby on Milford Street and Colne Road.
📌 Pop Bates Mill Blending Shed, Milford Street, HD1 3DX into your maps.
The entrance to WRXL is situated on Queen St South (04 on the map).
Venues and times
Day. 10am - 6pm
The Blending shed,
bates mill, Queens Street south,
huddersfield
Night. 7.00pm - LATE
Amped (formerly brewdog),
Zetland st, huddersfield
FAQs
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A one-day event that will bring the creative community together in West Yorkshire and beyond. We’ll have six invited speakers to present their take on ‘routes’.
There will be opportunity to catch up with friends, colleagues and collaborators.
We’ll finish the day with a private afterparty at a local live music venue.
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Routes. In a creative career, there is no ‘golden path’. Routes will explore how creatives pivot and adapt to a changing world.
Because if there ever was a time it’s needed…
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Anyone who earns their living through creativity. Professionals, students and those who dream of a creative career. Our creative community is made up of a diverse range of disciplines and people. That’s what makes it great.
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Working in the creative industries is the ultimate lifelong (learning) career; Your direction can change many times but the narrative of ideas, craft and human connection remains the same.
There is no one ‘golden path’. Routes will explore how creatives pivot and adapt to a changing world.
Progress comes from working together. Collective effort.
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The day event runs from 11am until 6pm. There will be a break out space, free wifi and a bar for refreshments. There will also be food to buy at lunchtime.
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Wilson’s is taking over Amped, Huddersfield’s newest live music venue, where Kirklees Most Wanted are curating a night of live music. It’s the perfect end to an inspiring day.
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Tickets are available through Eventbrite. Day & night tickets are priced at £35. We have day-only tickets available plus it’s free for Students. We are a community and operate ‘a pay if you can’ format. If you’re struggling financially and want to come, get in touch.
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Why tickets are capped at one per purchase 🎟️
You’ll notice when you buy your WRXL ticket that they’re limited to one at a time. This isn’t about data grabbing - oh no, it’s about understanding our creative community better.
Wilson’s Republic is a CIC, and part of what we do is keep a close eye on the creative landscape in West Yorkshire and beyond. By asking each person to book their own ticket, we can capture more accurate insights into who’s joining us, where they’re from, and how the community is growing.
This helps us:
Keep our events accessible and relevant
Track who we’re reaching (and who we’re not)
Make sure our community truly represents the diversity of creativity in the region
We’re always monitoring our findings to make Wilson’s better for everyone - and your ticket helps us do that.
