Black Hole Studio Recognised as One of the Inaugural Landing Studio Companies

Black Hole Studio is proud to announce its selection as one of the nine innovative businesses chosen for the first-ever Landing Studio cohort at CREW Galway - a major regional initiative designed to support creative and innovation-focused enterprises across the West and Northwest of Ireland. This prestigious recognition marks an exciting new chapter for the studio as it continues expanding its multimedia production capabilities and deepening its impact across the creative sector.

The Western Development Commission (WDC) officially announced the inaugural cohort on 19 February 2026, highlighting the programme as a pilot designed to provide participating companies with high-quality workspace, specialist supports, and access to a vibrant, collaborative ecosystem within CREW, Galway’s leading creative enterprise hub.

A Milestone for Black Hole Studio

Founded and led by David J. Pierce, Black Hole Studio has built its reputation on delivering exceptional multimedia production - including photography, video, animation, and audio - with a focus on creativity, innovation, and regional engagement. The studio’s inclusion in the Landing Studio programme reflects not only its track record, but also its potential to scale and explore new technologies in a supportive, innovation-driven environment.

Black Hole Studio joins a dynamic group of regional businesses spanning digital media, film, AI-powered creative technologies, healthcare innovation, heritage experiences, and audio production. The selected companies represent a broad spectrum of creative and technology-driven disciplines, underscoring the strength and diversity of the West and Northwest’s entrepreneurial landscape.

Reach out if you’re a fellow creative, organisation, or community group looking to collaborate within the dynamic ecosystem emerging at CREW.