Projects and Partnerships
Dundee Culture has run successful projects and partnerships which have led to Dundee Culture winning awards and recognition. Dundee Culture's partnerships have ranged from different parts of the city's cultural institutions, from arts and design to sports, to science.
Current Partnerships
Dundee Stars
December 2024 - present
Dundee Culture partnered with the Dundee Stars to connect fans with the excitement of ice hockey through engaging and creative content. The partnership launches in the 2024/25 season and strengthens the relationship between the team and its supporters, showcasing the energy and passion behind Dundee’s ice hockey heroes.
The collaboration focuses on celebrating matchday highlights, player spotlights, and behind-the-scenes insights while bringing fans closer to the action with monthly ticket giveaways and exclusive features. Together, Dundee Culture and the Dundee Stars aim to grow the team’s presence and celebrate the sport in fresh, exciting ways.
Picture: Derek Black
Mills Observatory
October 2024 - present
Following a campaign to keep Mills Observatory open, Dundee Culture teamed up with the observatory to promote the 2024/25 season. The partnership was a pivotal reason why the observatory gained 4,000 visitors within its first month of opening.
The partnership with Mills Observatory focuses on the promotion of the events held over the six months the observatory is operational, the telescopes on show, among many others.
LIVEHOUSE Dundee
November 2024 - present
With LIVEHOUSE Dundee announced to arrive in the city, Dundee Culture teamed with LIVEHOUSE to promote the venue over the build up to and first months of operation.
The aim is to provide a platform for exclusive news, events and listings and progress on the ongoing work at the venue.
Former Partnerships
Ambassador Cruise Line
August 2024
Art Night
April 2023
Dundee Culture produced content for Art Night Dundee ahead of the event as part of their blog series promoting the city. The blog piece looked at some of the best attractions to visit in the city, from museums to public art.
Dundee Culture partnered with Ambassador Cruise Lines to promote the cruise liner's relationship with Dundee. As part of the partnership, Dundee Culture set sail onboard Ambition and travelled to Norway to document the journey from a Dundonian's perspective. The partnership received positive feedback from those looking to plan cruises from the city.
Wellgate Project
April 2023
V&A Dundee
October 2022 - July 2023
Dundee Culture worked with Leisure and Culture Dundee to produce a video interview for the Wellgate Project, spearheaded by E D at the Central Library.
The project looked at detailing the history of the old Wellgate throughfare and asking members of the public to contribute their memories of the Wellgate before the construction of the centre in 1978.
Dundee Culture partnered with the V&A Dundee to promote the museum and its offerings for the 2022/23 programme of events. The partnership saw significant engagement given to content such as promoting the Scottish Design Galleries, the Plastics exhibition, Summer activities and much more.
Hotel Indigo
April - August 2018
Kanzen Karate
January - June 2018
Dundee Culture and Hotel Indigo partnered in the run-up to the opening of their Dundee hotel, located in the former Dens Works jute mill. As part of the partnership, four pieces of content were created, two looking at the construction and development of the hotel alongside a review for the hotel.
Dundee Culture formed it's first official partnership with Kanzen Karate in January 2018, four months after Dundee Culture founder Andrew Batchelor left school. Dundee Culture worked alongside Kanzen Karate to promote the WUKF World Karate Championships in 2018, including the build-up and the event itself.
Picture: Dundee City Archives