Showcasing Swindon’s Cultural Offer.

The Swindon Culture Collective network today launched a bold new brand and website. The purpose being to raise the profile of Swindon’s vibrant cultural offer.

Donated by Gel Studios as their contribution to the project, with members of Swindon Culture Collective network, Do Swindon is a dynamic platform. Its aim is to bring together the borough’s cultural offer. Thus making it easier for people to find out what’s on. And get everyone excited about what Swindon has to offer.

The network of grassroots local creatives and creative organisations have come together to develop the Do Swindon brand as part of Swindon’s Cultural Place Partnership. It’s supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England. 

Rod Hebden, Swindon Culture Collective CIC, said:

‘All too often we hear people complain that ‘there’s nothing to do in Swindon’. Meanwhile we know that our town has a varied and thriving arts and cultural scene. But with the sector comprising individuals and organisations of many sizes, it can be a challenge to publicise events and activity in an effective way. That’s why this work was included in the Place Partnership bid that Swindon made to the Arts Council. And it’s fantastic to see it come to fruition so well.’

Graeme Leighfield, Gel Studios, said:

‘When we heard that the plans were to include a platform like this, we were keen to offer our support. We’re passionate about supporting Swindon, and have worked with many of the festivals and cultural organisations. But this gave us the opportunity to create something that could support the whole sector and everyone who spends time in Swindon.

It’s my belief that we’ve created something quite special. It’s launching with dozens of fantastic activities already uploaded. But we have plans for continous improvement of the functionality of the site. And to help more and more members of the network to post their events, workshops and exhibitions, all over the borough.’

Do Swindon

Do Swindon is a go-to destination for residents, visitors, businesses and community organisations looking to explore what’s happening across the town. From independent events and cultural attractions to days out, local stories and hidden gems, the platform brings Swindon’s people, places and possibilities together in one accessible space.

At its heart, Do Swindon is about changing the conversation around the town.

A town with plenty to shout about

For too long, Swindon has been a place with plenty to shout about, but not always enough platforms dedicated to shouting about it. Do Swindon has been launched to help make that story easier to see, share and celebrate.

The new website gives people a simple way to find out what to do in Swindon. Whether planning a weekend, looking for family activities, promoting a local event, or wanting to reconnect with what’s on their doorstep. It’s also designed to support:

• local businesses
• venues
• charities
• creatives and …
• … organisers

by giving them greater visibility and helping more people discover what they offer.

The Do Swindon website is now live. It will continue to grow as more businesses, events, organisations and community stories are added.

Visit www.doswindon.co.uk to explore what‘s happening across the town. Discover new places and support the people helping Swindon stand out.

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