TICE FEST
BASED: Newcastle Upon Tyne
A creative careers conference for young people, connecting students with industry, ideas, and future pathways.
17th & 18th November 2026
A Different Kind of Experience
TICE Fest brings students together to experience the creative industries in a way that feels accessible, relevant, and real.
Through a structured programme of talks, tasks, and interaction, students gain insight into how creative careers actually work.
VENUE: Tapyard, Warehouse 34, Hoults Yard, Byker, Newcastle upon Tyne NE6 2HL
Booking Details
TICE Fest has two parts, each with its own audience. Please choose the option that applies to you:
Schools & Students (Daytime) – Book your place for Tuesday 11th or Wednesday 12th November to take part in industry panels and explore the exhibition.
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Schools and students can book into either or both of the daytime panels. In the morning we’ll host the Photography & Film Panel, and in the afternoon the focus shifts to the Music Industry Panel, both offering valuable insights into creative career paths.
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Day Two is for schools and students, with two more panels to choose from. The Design & Motion Panel takes place in the morning, followed by the Fashion Industry Panel in the afternoon — each showcasing inspiring journeys and career advice from industry professionals.
Booking Details
TICE Fest has two parts, each with its own audience. Please choose the option that applies to you:
Schools & Students (Daytime) – Book your place for Tuesday 11th or Wednesday 12th November to take part in industry panels and explore the exhibition.
Parents & Industry (Evening) – Book your place for the Parent/Industry Mixer on Tuesday 11th November, an evening dedicated to parents, guardians, and creative industry professionals.
Introducing our industry panels
Photography & Film Session
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Photography & Film Session *
TUESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER (10AM - 12PM)
Meg
Jepson
Award-winning photographer, director + filmmaker
Jack Robertson
BAFTA nominated Writer + Actor + Creator
Jack Abernethy
Sound Recordist + Production Sound Mixer + Boom Operator
Samantha Orton
Freelance Photographer Retoucher + Studio Owner
MUsic industry Session
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MUsic industry Session *
TUESDAY 11TH NOVEMBER (1PM - 3PM)
Steph
James
Artist Manager
Adam Cutting
A&R/Label Operations + DJ/Producer + Event Manager + Music Promoter
Lucy Garnett
Singer + Songwriter
Grace Alexander
Composer + Pianist
Design & Motion Session
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Design & Motion Session *
WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER (10AM - 12PM)
Meg Mcwilliam
Freelance Artist + Graphic Designer + Editor-in-Chief at Radge Magazine
Tim
Murphy
Founder + Director at Courage.
Geoff Sanderson
Founder + Agent + Creative Director + Talent Spotter at Jungle Studio
James Taylor
Freelance Art/Animation Director
Fashion Industry Session
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Fashion Industry Session *
WEDNESDAY 12TH NOVEMBER (1PM - 3PM)
Lana SkyE
Caven
Social Media Marketing Manager + Content Creator
Christopher
hodge
Art Director | Photographer | Stylist | Writer | Academic
Steph Ambridge
Founder + Designer at Ambridge Studio
Katie
Ridley
Senior Sustainability Manager at Barbour
Book Your Place at
TICE Fest
TICE Fest has two parts, each with its own audience. Please choose the option that applies to you:
Schools & Students (Daytime) – Book your place for Tuesday 11th or Wednesday 12th November to take part in industry panels and explore the exhibition.