Merck Mercuriadis and Nile Rodgers on stage at FFWD:LDN

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The future of the
music industry
starts here.

The FFWD team produces series of international events & conferences that play host to the music industry's important conversations, moving the sector forward. Curated world-class speakers, curious audiences and a platform for genuine connection.

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FFWD Presents: Can artists build genuine fanbases without IRL fan experiences?

FFWD Presents: Can artists build genuine fanbases without IRL fan experiences?

22 September 2026

H.O.M.E (House of Music & Entertainment), Aldgate

Join us for our Autumn networking moment hosted by our friends at H.O.M.E, London, which features guest speakers from Motive Unknown, Broadwick & Something Something. All ticket proceeds go to our friends at War Child.

FFWD:LDN 2027 - Annual Conference

FFWD:LDN 2027 - Annual Conference

10 February 2027

Hackney Church

Our 2027 edition returns bigger and better than ever - with 400 industry leaders from across the music industry, starting the year together with a day of knowledge sharing and networking.

FFWD:LDN 2027 - Annual Conference

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FFWD:LDN 2027 - Annual Conference

10 February 2027 · Hackney Church

Our 2027 edition returns bigger and better than ever - with 400 industry leaders from across the music industry, starting the year together with a day of knowledge sharing and networking.

On stage

Past Speakers.

The industry's most influential voices since 2016 — artists, managers, labels, promoters, startups and the leaders shaping what's next for our sector.

Community

Previous attendees include

Amazon Music
Beggars
Believe
BBC Music
Apple Music
AWAL
Soundcloud
Deezer
Ticketmaster
Warner Chapell
The Orchard
Partisan Records
Spotify
Dirty Hit
Interscope Records
Kilimanjaro Live
YouTube Music
Royal Albert Hall
Sony Music
Motive Unknown
Universal Music Group
AEG Live
Island Records
Mighty Hoopla
TikTok
Live Nation
AXS
Kobalt Music
Music Venues Trust
Sony ATV Music Publishing
The O2
BMG

Archive

Past editions.

FFWD partnership reception

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Partner with FFWD.

Introduce your company to a forward-thinking, creative music industry audience. FFWD partnerships are built around your objective — brand association, product demos, targeted networking, or aligning with the future leaders of the industry.

  • 10+

    Years since inception

  • 24

    Events across the United Kingdom, The Netherlands & Australia

  • 445+

    Speakers from music, gaming, sports & tech

  • 2,470

    Music industry executives

  • 222

    Music companies

  • 32

    Countries

Brand association

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Showcase your Product

Introduce your product to the music industry, or leverage giveaways of physical products like samples, earplugs, trial codes etc.

Networking & industry connections

Host targeted conversations, private dinners and roundtables with the exact people you need to meet.