Hull Business Angels to be 'stronger voice' for city's arts scene after festival support
A partnership which brings together investors, entrepreneurs and business leaders is stepping up its campaign to support arts and culture in Hull.
Hull Business Angels backs the Humber Street Sesh, where it sponsored the main stage over the last 10 years.
Phil Withers of RSM UK, founder members of the Business Angels, added that representatives of the Business Angels are now following up with their own contacts to try and develop the existing network and champion place-making, connect businesses with culture and education and support projects that promote Hull and the East Riding.
Mr Withers said: “We were delighted to support another successful Humber Street Sesh. We know the festival faced real challenges this year, and it was undoubtedly the intervention of the business community that helped it over the line.
“Events like Sesh are vital to Hull’s cultural life and economic vibrancy. Hull Business Angels is committed to growing its membership and becoming a stronger voice for business-led support of the arts, helping to ensure events like this continue to benefit the city for many years to come.”
Emma Hardy, the MP for Hull West and Haltemprice, said the Business Angels offers a route for other organisations to support Humber Street Sesh and other cultural events across the region.
She added: “Employers increasingly recognise that a creative workforce is a real asset and the best places to live, work and invest have strong businesses, skilled people and a vibrant cultural and community offer.”