In this final episode of the series Satnam and Robbie consider the future of creativity and culture in the West Midlands. They ask where next and consider what they've learnt from listening to those working across the sectors and again we head to the Black Country and speak to two women who believe that investing and encouraging our creatives and keeping them connected to local communities and grass roots initiatives with a focus on delivering creative education is the way forward.

Fran Richards is a freelance Creative Practitioner and Director who works closely with the Arena and the Grand Theatres in Wolverhampton running their youth theatre programme. After missing her opportunity to go to Dram School, Fran's career took a different direction which changed her life and forced her to develop her networking skills. She is now a passionate advocate of creative education not only in theatres but across disciplines and determined to show the young people she works with just how many creatives are working successfully across the West Midlands. Fran is the Senior Practitioner at the Gran Arena Theatre and you can find her at Fran Richards on facebook, or @arena_theatre on instagram

We also hear from Lumi HD who is a Sandwell based singer songwriter and performing artist. Lumi discovered her voice in her teenage years by chance at church, when the head of the Choir told her to go home and practice because they needed an alto to harmonise. After getting over her initial nerves and feeling the encouragement from the other choir members Lumi developed her love of music and went on to study popular music at the Wolverhampton University. Having played at large and small venues she admits the most meaningful gigs she has played, have been here in the Midlands where the audiences continue to encourage and the network of musicians continue to connect and share opportunities. Lumi believes we are at an exciting moment and if creatives can connect and continue to support each other, we may finally be able to step into the spotlight and let the world see who we are.

You can find her @LumiHD on instagram and her music on spotify just search for Lumi HD.

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