NEXT WAVE CREATIVES A 6-Week Creative Networking Series at Studio 101

Next Wave Creatives is a free networking series designed for graduates, freelancers and emerging creatives across London’s creative industries.

Each Saturday we’ll focus on a different creative field, bringing together people who want to connect, collaborate and create opportunities together in a relaxed and inspiring environment.

Whether you’re just graduating, building your portfolio, starting freelance work, launching a creative business or simply looking to meet like-minded people — this is for you.

Hosted alongside the Studio 101 Creative Market, this is more than just networking. It’s an opportunity to step into a real creative community, discover local artists and businesses, and build genuine connections in person.

WEEKLY THEMES

Week 1 — Film, TV & Content Creators

Filmmakers, videographers, editors, YouTubers, podcasters and storytellers.

Week 2 — Fashion, Styling & Textiles

Fashion designers, stylists, jewellery brands and textile creatives.

Week 3 — Photography, Models & HMUA

Photographers, models, makeup artists, retouchers and creative directors.

Week 4 — Graphic Design, Illustration & Animation

Designers, illustrators, digital artists, animators and visual storytellers.

Week 5 — Music, DJs & Performing Arts

Producers, DJs, singers, performers and spoken word artists.

Week 6 — Creative Freelancers & Startups

Entrepreneurs, marketers, social creatives, freelancers and future founders.

WHAT TO EXPECT

* Creative networking

* Meet potential collaborators

* Open conversations and idea sharing

* Creative Market shopping and food

* Relaxed social atmosphere

* Opportunities to build future projects and connections

Every Saturday

16 May – 20 June

12PM – 3PM

FREE ENTRY

Limited spaces available.

IMPORTANT

Please only register if you genuinely plan to attend. Spaces are limited and we expect some sessions to have waiting lists.

If you can no longer attend, we’d really appreciate you cancelling your ticket through Eventbrite so somebody else has the opportunity to join the event.

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Last Film Makers Networking hosted by Adrian Silas

Although each week has a creative focus, the sessions are absolutely open to crossover between industries. Creativity naturally overlaps, and some of the best collaborations happen when different worlds connect. For example, a music artist may attend the Film & Content session looking for someone to shoot a music video, or a model interested in acting may come along to meet filmmakers and producers. So please don’t feel restricted by the weekly theme — if a session interests you, you’re very welcome to join.