Upgrade Yourself Festival June 2023
Connecting aspiring and emerging creatives under 30 with trailblazing creatives and industry experts via talks, workshops, and mentoring sessions. Plus, music and performances curated by School of Bop.
Archived Event
| Dates | Fri 02 & Sat 03 Jun |
| Times | 15.00-19.00 |
| Space | Lancaster & River Rooms New Wing |
| Price | Free |
Lineup & Activities
Interactive Main Stage Talks
FRIDAY
Stef Sword-Williams (F*ck Being Humble) - Self Promotion and Networking Masterclass
Montana Hall (Run the Check) - In Conversation: How to Run the Check
Gina Tonic (Polyester Zine) - Pitching Your Work to Creative Publications
SATURDAY
Montana Hall (Run the Check) - In Conversation: How to Run the Check
Asher Glean - Content Creation 101
School of Bop Panel - Spinning Many Plates and Alternative Creative Pathways
Hosted by Suprina - Foundation FM, Sky Arts
1:1 Mentoring Sessions
1:1 mentoring sessions with creative industry experts and trailblazing talent including
Tyreis Holder, Lex Amor, Trashxgxng, Ashley Verse, The Black Wellbeing Collective, Asher Glean, Nadina Ali (Nadina Did This), Jason Baron, Gas Studios, Montana Hall (Run the Check), All Things Money, School of Bop, Sam Williams, The Yard, Seb Chedick, Bianca McLeish, Sacha Owusu, Ollie Trenchard.
Extras
- A live jobs and opportunities board with Somerset House's Inclusive Talent Programme.
- Networking activations for connecting with likeminded talent.
- Free head shots by fashion photographer Courtney Hugh Campbell.
- Live DJs
- Performances curated by SCHOOL OF BOP (artists to be announced)
Upgrade Yourself Festival is presented with support from Warburg Pincus, John Thaw Foundation and the Westminster Culture and Community Programme.