The one-day conference on 28th March brings workshops, panels and mentorship for local emerging creative talent, writes Liedson Moreno Gomes
After a successful launch at Big Creative Education Academy in Walthamstow, Dialled Industry is returning for a second year on Saturday 28th March, offering emerging creatives a full day of talks, workshops, and collaborative sessions.
The one-day event aims to provide an honest space to discuss the realities of building a creative career. Confirmed speakers include artist, designer and stylist Navinder Nangla and V&A Lead Curator Meneesha Kellay, also the youngest trustee of the British Museum. Panel discussions will cover topics such as building sustainable audiences, navigating neurodiversity in creative industries, and ethical challenges in music and culture.
The workshops provide practical guidance for independent artists and creatives. Highlights include How To Win Funding, What Is Creative Direction?, and How To Make Music Pay with the Musicians’ Union.
Mewanwhile, DJ, music production, photography, and mixing workshops will be hosted by local and international practitioners including Saffron Records, SHIR.IN, G33, and Grammy-winning Engine Earz.
New for 2026, there will also be on-site professional headshots and Seller’s Corner, a marketplace spotlighting independent vendors. A dedicated area curated by queer and trans-led collective Pxssy Palace will offer workshops and mentoring for Black and brown LGBTQIA+ creatives.
The event is a partnership between Dialled In and Waltham Forest Council. Councillor Rosalind Doré, the cabinet member for libraries, culture, sports and leisure, said the programme “empowers the next generation in their creative careers, particularly those facing barriers into the industry”.
Tickets are available via Resident Advisor
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