Creative Glasgow SOUP - A microgranting dinner

We know our membership is brimming with brilliant ideas. We’re here to help you bring them to life.

Be part of Creative Glasgow’s first SOUP event! Join us for a shared meal, listen to project pitches from creative practitioners and cast your vote for your favourite idea. The winning project takes home the donations collected at the door!

Hosting the night is professional funny person and expert compere, Kate Ha Ha Hammer – “the neurodivergent, anemic, gluten-intolerant, queer writer and comedian of your coolest dreams.” Food is provided by Parveen’s, who will be dishing up their incredible Pakistani inspired daal, rice and pickle bowls

This event, based on the Detroit SOUP model, gives creative practitioners and artists the chance to share short pitches for projects they want to realise. Those pitching will have four minutes to present their ideas and field questions from the audience. Guests will enjoy a warm meal and vote for their favourite pitch. The idea that receives the most votes will walk away with the cash raised on the door. Simple!

This event is generously supported through Creative Scotland's Open Fund for Organisations.

How it will work

Booking for the event is free but we’re asking guests to make a cash donation of £10pp or more on the door. We’ll provide each guest with a simple meal, and a vote to cast.

Pitches will have 4minutes to argue their case - why they should walk away with the prize! The audience can ask up to 4 questions to clarify the ideas shared.

Once all the pitches are heard, it’s voting time.

Once the votes are counted the decision is final… the winning idea will take home all the cash raised on the door.

Getting there:

• Civic House is easily accessible by public transport

• We highly recommend guests do not drive as on-street parking is limited and metered

• The venue is is a 2min walk from Cowcaddens Underground Station

• You can walk from Glasgow’s Central Station (train) in 20minutes

• Bus numbers 60 / 60A / 61 / 7 / 7A / 75 all stop nearby

Access information for guests:

• This event is free to attend and open to all ages

• A simple meal and refreshments will be served at 6.30pm.

• Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten Free options will be available. Please get in touch to discuss any other dietary restrictions

• Civic House is a welcoming and flexible space

• There is an accessible toilet on the same level as the event and gender-neutral toilets are available for all guests

• NOTE: The venue entrance is not step-free - there are four steps to enter the building. The event space has level access once inside.

• On arrival you will be welcomed by a member of the Creative Glasgow team, and our team will be on hand to assist you throughout the night

• Chairs are provided for all guests

• Chairs can easily be removed for wheelchair access

• For any access requirements not covered by the above, please contact our team on info@creativeglasgow.co.uk and we will be happy to discuss your needs and make any reasonable adjustments.

About Us

Creative Glasgow is a membership organisation that connects, champions, and celebrates creative practitioners across Greater Glasgow.

We’re here to:

• Foster a strong, supportive community for creatives across all disciplines in the city and surrounding areas.

• Create new partnerships, collaborations, and opportunities for advocacy.

• Provide training, networking, knowledge exchange and career support to inspire and inform creative practitioners.

• Support our members to shape Glasgow and its image through their dynamic creative and cultural activity.

• Ensure members have access to the resources and skills they need to thrive.

Whether you’re running a creative business, freelancing with years of experience, or just starting out in your career, Creative Glasgow is open to all creative practitioners living and working in Greater Glasgow.

Join our free members’ directory now: www.creativeglasgow.co.uk