Johannesburg, South Africa – Collective Club successfully launched its debut in-person event, Creatives Meet, bringing together over 100 creatives from across Johannesburg for an evening of relaxed networking, shared ideas, and meaningful connections.
Held in an intimate and welcoming setting of Pulse 99 Coffee, the event created a space where photographers, DJs, designers, writers, visual artists, and cultural practitioners could engage without pressure or competition. The focus was simple: build real relationships, encourage collaboration, and strengthen the creative community.
What The Evening Held
The evening featured music by talented DJs Kayo and Mensah, setting the tone for an atmosphere that was both vibrant and comfortable. Attendees connected organically through conversation, creative activities, and informal networking, resulting in new collaborations and partnerships.
The Creatives Meet
Creatives Meet marked the official launch of Collective Club, a free creative community designed to address isolation within the industry by creating intentional spaces, both online and offline, for creatives to connect and grow together.
This event showed us how much creatives are looking for genuine connection,” said founder Kelly Maredi. “We wanted to create a space where people could meet without pressure, share ideas freely, and feel supported. The response has been incredible.”
Following the success of the launch, Creatives Meet will continue as a monthly gathering, with the next edition taking place next month. Collective Club aims to expand its reach while maintaining the intimate and community-driven nature that defines its events.
Updates, event announcements, and community features can also be found on Collective Club’s social media platforms.IG: @collectiveclub.za
