Barbados’ creative industry has taken a significant leap forward with the inauguration of The Space, a state-of-the-art production hub designed to empower local talent. Located in Landsdown, Christ Church, and developed by On Brand Global, this innovative facility offers production studios, podcast rooms, and collaborative workspaces tailored to the needs of content creators, filmmakers, and artists. Co-founder and Managing Director Dana Best emphasized that The Space aims to bridge the gap between talent and opportunity by providing access to professional resources that are often financially out of reach for many creatives. ‘Talent is everywhere, but opportunity needs infrastructure,’ Best remarked. ‘The Space exists to be that infrastructure—practical, professional, and proudly Barbadian.’ Beyond its physical offerings, the hub will focus on fostering community partnerships, delivering skills training, and providing mentorship opportunities for emerging creatives. Best envisions The Space becoming a thriving ecosystem where ideas are transformed into professional outputs. ‘We want to help people move from concept to completion,’ she explained. Over the next year, The Space plans to host workshops on digital storytelling, sound engineering, and brand strategy, alongside networking events to connect local talent with regional and international partners. Additionally, a digital platform will be launched to showcase the work produced at The Space, amplifying its global reach. Senator Shantal Munro-Knight, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Office with responsibility for culture, praised the initiative as a ‘timely and transformational’ investment in Barbados’ creative economy. ‘This is not just a building; it is a platform for possibility,’ she said. ‘It validates the contributions of creatives to national development.’ The Space represents a new chapter for Barbados’ creative sector, with Best hoping it will inspire a wave of collaboration and excellence. ‘We have the talent, the ideas, and the drive,’ she concluded. ‘Now, we finally have a home to bring it all together.’