ARE you interested in the future of arts and culture?

Do you want to hear some of the region’s leading cultural figures speaking about the challenges the arts face in the coming years?

Do you want to ask questions and have your say live on the BBC?

If the answer to any of the above is yes, then come along to Proteus Creation Space, Council Road, Basingstoke on Friday, February 27 at 8.45am.

A BBC Get Creative! and What Next? panel discussion will take place from 9am -10am.

Entry is completely free.

Proteus’ artistic director Mary Swan said: “Please come along to ask questions – we want a lively debate.

“This is a real chance to highlight the importance of all art forms in our region.”