Newsletter 4/2007

Throughout Europe, the demand for creative workers is picking up speed. They symbolise dynamism, modern appeal and diversity. But creativity also means growth and hence greater attractiveness of cities and regions. Numerous studies have singled out the creative industries as a “driving force of growth” for Europe – and increasingly for CENTROPE as well. The lively festival and trade fair scene focusing on design, film and music is moreover the tangible aspect of the dynamic and multifaceted creative industry location CENTROPE. In this issue, we present selected autumn events, introduce creative industry institutions and enterprises in the Central European Region and explore the potential of this region to establish itself as a strong creative hub in the Europe of the future.

We wish you a pleasant read!

Your CENTROPE Consortium

Content of this issue

  • Creative CENTROPE: creative industries as a driving force of growth
  • Record players as a “CENTROPEAN” market niche
  • Between luxury and modesty: design in CENTROPE
  • Aaand ….. action, in CENTROPE
  • Ready for take-off