As part of its commitment to connecting the next generation of innovators and creatives, SXSW London, the premier event for the convergence of tech, music, film & TV, arts, and innovation is launching a Roadshow in partnership with BIMM University and Digital Catapult. Free events will celebrate local innovation and creativity in Bristol, Birmingham, Manchester, Gateshead and Belfast, in the lead up to the inaugural European edition of SXSW London in June 2-7, 2025.
The first of these events will take place at BIMM Bristol on Friday, 21st March and will feature thought provoking discussions, interactive networking sessions and live performances led by local creatives and business leaders. Confirmed guest speakers for the day include Aardman’s commercial director Emma Hardie, Bristol Beacon CEO Simon Wales, Crack Magazine founder Tom Frost, Visit West managing director Kathryn Davis, BBC Introducing’s James Threlfall, Redlight Management’s Leon Alexander, and Mothers In Music founder Alice Ballantine Dykes to name a few. The day will be hosted by BBC Radio 1’s Alyx Holcombe.
Free tickets are available for those aged 18+ with an interest in music, creativity, tech, digital innovation and entrepreneurship. Tickets.
Participants will be able to:
- Connect with industry pros: Meet innovators, musicians, filmmakers, entrepreneurs and creative pioneers in the day
- Live Sessions: Enjoy live performances from emerging local artists throughout the day
- Networking with purpose: Build relationships to propel careers forward.
This series of events will showcase Britain’s remarkable creativity, cultural diversity and cutting-edge tech industry, providing a platform for each city to celebrate the convergence of tech and creative voices, showcasing ‘beautiful collisions’ across sectors and disciplines and facilitating industry connections, career insights and visionary inspiration. It is designed to provide local communities the opportunity to give emerging creatives and innovators the tools, knowledge and new connections needed to turn ideas into reality – while tapping into the heart of local creative and tech scenes. Each event will inspire emerging talent to explore career opportunities, hone their skills and build professional networks.
Dates for the roadshow are as follows:
- Bristol – Friday, 21 March 2025 – BIMM Bristol, St James House, Moon St, St Paul’s, Bristol BS2 8QY
- Gateshead – Thursday, 3 April 2025 – Advanced Media Production PROTO, Abbott’s Hill, Baltic Business Quarter, Gateshead NE8 3DF
- Manchester – Wednesday, 9 April 2025
- Day Conferencing – Performers College, Manchester –The Dancehouse, 10 Oxford Rd, Manchester M1 5QA
- Live Showcases – Night & Day Café – 26 Oldham St Manchester M1 1JN
- Birmingham –Thursday, 24 April 2025
- Day Conferencing – BIMM Birmingham, Little Ann St, Deritend, Birmingham B5 5SR
- Live Showcases – The Night Owl 17-18 Lower Trinity St, Deritend, Birmingham B9 4A
- Belfast – Coming soon in May 2025.
For more information please visit: https://www.sxswlondon.com/