What they say

“Thank you so much. This is really clear, and very thought provoking – I’ve found it a really useful and timely piece of work.”

National museum director

“Thanks for all your top-notch advice and learning resources. I was buzzing all weekend and couldn’t stop my mind from thinking about things to put in place at work when I was lying in bed Friday evening!”

Training participant

“Thanks for your help in 2016, (it) has made a difference. Festival Forum is set up nicely for 2017.”

Culture Liverpool

“Helen was part of the Festival from day one. It is hard to imagine the Festival, and its team, taking shape as it did without her guidance, uncompromising passion and insight.”

Alex Poots, (former) Director

Manchester International Festival 

“On a project that stretched everyone to the limit, the major task of marketing the conference was achieved with an effective calmness that belied the stressful reality.”

Arts Council England 

“So kind and supportive. It’s astonishing how many things have moved on in just a couple of months from the time of the report. Thank you.”

Alex Walker,

(ex) Director, Harris Museum and Art Gallery, Preston

"When my friends come to Manchester, I always tell them to look at Creative Tourist. It gives you the inside track on everything that is brilliant about the city in a very 'Manchester' way – quirky, passionate and highly opinionated. All of us in the cultural sector love what it does for us."

Dr. Maria Balshaw

Manchester City Galleries and Whitworth Art Gallery

“My colleagues and myself were all enthralled by what you had to say. You always manage to combine theory and application and this is music to my ears - this is the way I try to teach my students. As usual, a professional, informative and entertaining contribution.”

Manchester Metropolitan University

"Thanks so much for all your time, help and enthusiasm over the past few years – you've been invaluable!"

Manchester Jazz Festival

“Thank you so much for all your superb work. We've greatly appreciated all your help and advice.”

North West Playwrights

"I took part in your AMA campaigns training, and just wanted to thank you. It has inspired me to take more time to plan, and send an activity plan to each company coming to us, so that they know in advance what I’ll be doing to publicise their show, and what support I need from them – something which will hopefully make my life much easier!"

Alexandra Coke

Marketing & Programme Manager

Arts at the Old Fire Station, Oxford