In this episode of Greater Manchester’s Greatest Minds, we sit down with Liam Heeley—photographer, creative connector, and co-founder of HEADS—the grassroots platform redefining what it means to build community in the UK’s creative scene.

From leaving university to pursue freelance photography, to co-creating a space where artists, designers, and musicians can truly belong, Liam’s journey is a powerful reminder that you don’t need permission to start something meaningful—you just need vision, consistency, and the right people around you.

He shares how HEADS went from a DIY zine to a city-shaping collective, why creative scenes thrive on authenticity over hype, and what it really takes to build something that lasts in a world that moves fast.

🔗 ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/liam-heeley-2a855112a/ ⁠

🔗 https://www.headscreative.com/