"I′m a sucker for projects where interactive media meets the real world and inspires or makes a difference. Tribe Wanted is just such an initiative. It brings people together on-line and on-the-ground - including on a remote island - to tackle the biggest issues of our day in a totally immersed, committed, fun, human way. How the project is run and presented online shows a very thoughtful, skillful approach to networked media"
- Adam Gee (New Media
Commissioner, Channel 4)

Oct

17

Mark Bowness’ Liverpool Culture Cafe shortlisted for an award

Filed Under The ramblings of a creative consultant

November the 15th is Social Enterprise day. The subject of this day is ‘The Future Face of Social Business - A showcase of entrepreneurs with a conscience’. The Minister for the Third Sector, Phil Hope will be attending alongside Social Enterprise Ambassadors and key media personnel from the National Press.

As a build up to this day an award is being offered, of £5,000 to a business or organisation which has a social enterprise purpose and which could be a positive role model. Liverpool Culture Cafe, is a concept which aims to bring people together who have a passion for Liverpool in order to develop a Culture Cafe, at the heart of Liverpool, which will impact the cities future and provide employment for those who have had little opportunity.

I am pleased to announce that LCC has been shortlisted for this award. The next step is for me to go to London and present a Dragon’s Den style pitch before celebrity judges who have a passion for social enterprise. These videos will then be uploaded to the social networking site Bebo and the audience will play a role in deciding who will ultimately win the award.

For the organisation that does with the award not only will it result in a financial contribution but also media profile… fingers crossed and a trip to London here we come!

Check it out: www.liverpoolculturecafe.com