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The Hospital Club 100 revealed

The people were asked to pick the British creative figures they thought were most inspirational. Here's how they voted ...

The inaugural The Hospital Club 100 was launched in June this year in association with The Independent Media Weekly. It's a search for the authentic stars of Britain's creative industries. Unlike other power lists, the nominations weren't compiled using a coterie of establishment types, but through a democratic process. Essentially anyone working in the creative industries has been able to go to The Hospital Club's website and vote. Some results proved surprising, it seems that even those at the cutting edge regard fame and celebrity as influential currency. We had an overwhelming response to the shortlist – people voted in their tens of thousands. Due to the democratic process, the results were likely to be controversial. These people are not necessarily power brokers, they are creative leaders who are seen as inspirational figures. So, for the first time, you see establishment figures alongside young and emerging talent. Will Turner, group CEO, The Hospital Club

1. Banksy

Despite global fascination, the graffiti artist remains anonymous – although he hosts his own 'The Cans Festival' under Waterloo station

2. Mark Ronson

Musician. The triple Grammy- winner and young producer of the moment has collaborated with Amy Winehouse, Radiohead and many others

3. Elisabeth Murdoch

CEO, Shine television production company. The media tycoon Rupert Murcoch's daughter has grown into an international media mogul in her own right

4. Jonathan Ross

BBC1 chat show host, Radio2 presenter . They knock his salary – and even occasionally his wardrobe, but he still dominates the world of broadcasting

5. Amy Winehouse

Singer. The winner of five Grammys, Amy is in the news as much for her wild lifestyle and personal problems as she is for her phenomenal talent

6. James Macavoy

Actor. The star of 'Last King of Scotland', 'Atonement' and now 'Wanted', alongside Angelina Jolie, in which he plays an impossibly talented assassin

7. Vivienne Westwood

Fashion designer. Eccentric icon of British fashion, Dame Vivienne is still an inspiration and, at 67, she is opening a giant new boutique in York

8. Agyness Deyn

Model. Britain's next supermodel is to replace Angelina Jolie as Japanese cosmetics giant Shiseido's new face of its global ad campaign

9. Daniel Craig

Actor. The sixth 007, who became a firm hit with fans as the 'young Bond', returns in October with the action-packed 'Quantum of Solace'

10. Noel Fielding & Julian Barrett

Comedy duo The Mighty Boosh. Comics of the bizarre, The Boosh is kicking up a storm with a headlining rock concert and planned road movie

11. Simon Pegg

Actor. He's also a stand-up, a writer, a director and a singer who is getting himself noticed for roles such as Gus in 'The Big Nothing'

12. Sam Taylor-Wood

Film artist. Has collaborated with the Pet Shop Boys and the Buzzcocks.

Rumour has it she has been asked by the Pope to do something nice for the Vatican.

13. Ian McEwan

Author. Was Shortlisted yet again for a Booker last year with 'On Chesil Beach'. The film adaptation of 'Atonement' also enhanced his profile

14. Edgar Wright

Film director. Hit it big with 'Shaun of the Dead' and then 'Hot Fuzz'. Wright's latest focus of interest is in bringing the Marvel comic hero 'Ant-Man' to life

15. The Ting Tings

Musicians. The Indie band of the moment, their album 'We Started Nothing' went straight to No 1. Their single 'That's Not My Name' went the same way

16. Daniel Radcliffe, star of Harry Potter and Equus.

17. Jo Elvin, launch editor of Glamour magazine and still at the helm.

18. Rob da Bank, Radio1 DJ and founder of 'Bestival', which sold out faster than Glastonbury.

19. Barbara Machin, television writer behind Waking The Dead.

20. Damon Albarn, prolific, experimental and ground-breaking musician.

21. Christopher Bailey, creative director at Burberry.

22. Peter Fincham, director of television, ITV.

23. Stella McCartney, fashion designer everyone wants to work with.

24. Stefan Lindeman, stylist and secret weapon of Grazia magazine.

25. Emily Sheffield, deputy editor, Vogue magazine.

26. David Babani, artistic director, Menier Chocolate Factory theatre.

27. Ashley Highfield, CEO, Kangaroo.

28. Natalie Massenet, CEO, of Net-a-Porter.

29. Simon Pegg, actor, stand-up, writer, director and singer.

30. Brian Burton (aka Danger Mouse), music producer. Half of pop duo Gnarls Barkley.

31. Trevor Beattie, creative director, BMB.

32. Ben Whishaw, Hamlet star who is to appear in an adaptation of Brideshead Revisited.

33. Gail Rebuck, chairman & CEO, Random House.

34. Joanna Shields, president, Bebo.

35. Mike Mathieson, CEO, Cake Media.

36. Henry Holland, fashion designer, founder of House of Holland.

37. Ben Tufnell, curator behind Haunch of Venison art gallery.

38. Jo Whiley, Radio1 presenter.

39. Daisy Goodwin, head girl, Silver River television production company.

40. James Herring, managing partner, star publicists Taylor Herring PR.

To see the full Hospital 100 list go to wwwthehospitalclub.com

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