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Our Autumn Networking Meet-Up

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

22 September 2026·Doors 18:30

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

H.O.M.E (House of Music and Entertainment), 20 Commercial St, Spitalfields, London E1 6LP, United Kingdom

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Hosted by our friends at H.O.ME. in Aldgate, join us for our Autumn networking moment, which features guest speakers from Motive Unknown, Broadwick & Something Something. A chance to meet your peers over a drink and some world-class insight from our community. All ticket proceeds go to our friends at War Child.

Agenda

Programme.

18:30
Drinks

Welcome Drinks

Refreshments provided on arrival

19:00
Fast 151 speaker

F15: Has pricing lost its grip on reality?

Session speakers and description to be announced soon.

Chris Carey
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19:15
Panel5 speakers

Can artists build genuine fanbases without IRL fan experiences?

In a world of abundance, emerging artists compete with viral TikTok hits, the explosion of AI music and algorithmic attention; yet screen time alone can't develop true loyalty. Our panel explores how online and offline activities must unite in today's music industry to meet the modern fan's demands.

Ellie Tuvey
Charlotte Maynard
Liam James Ward
Philip Yates
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20:00
Networking

Networking Drinks

A chance to meet others in the FFWD community over drinks.

Speakers

Confirmed line-up.

Tickets · 22 September 2026

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All ticket proceeds are donated directly to War Child.

  • Includes refreshments on arrival, and access to networking after programming ends.
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Location

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

H.O.M.E (House of Music and Entertainment), 20 Commercial St, Spitalfields, London E1 6LP, United Kingdom

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