What's On: Must-Attend Events for Creatives in August

31 July 2024

Summer's in full swing! This August, there are exciting events in and around London where you can expand your network, learn something new or enjoy the summer months with friends. From community gatherings to networking parties, check out our top picks to see what's happening this month!

UK Black Pride

Date: Sunday 11 August 2024

Location: Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park

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Join the UK Black Pride party for a day filled with performances, talks, community stalls and workshops. UK Black Pride is the world's largest pride celebration for LGBTQI+ people of African, Asian, Caribbean, Latin American and Middle Eastern-descent and is a safe space to celebrate diverse sexualities, gender identities, gender expressions and cultures.

Southbank Centre presents You Belong Here

Dates: Saturday 29 June 2024 – Sunday 8 September 2024

Location: Southbank Centre, SE1 8XX

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Bursting with spectacular and thought-provoking performance, art, conversations, music and family fun, Southbank Centre's summer series, You Belong Here, is a beacon of welcome for all. You Belong Here explores why we all feel the very human need to belong in our communities and our spaces.

ZEST: Creative Business Networking

Date: Wednesday 21 August 2024

Location: Design District Coworking, SE10 0AX

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Drop-in on your lunch break to meet, share and learn at ZEST; a monthly networking event bringing together the creative, business, freelancers and student communities of South-East London.

Creative Tech Networking Party

Date: Tuesday 13 August 2024

Location: Bubba Oasis, N1 0NY

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Join Style and Sound for a night of networking, inspiration, and collaboration at Creative Tech Dreams, and meet and connect with like-minded creatives who share your passion for technology.

Friends In Fashion – Fashion Networking Party

Date: Wednesday 28 August 2024

Location: Bubba Oasis, N1 0NY

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Join Style and Sound for a night of fashion and networking at the Friends In Fashion Networking Party, and meet other creatives working all across the fashion scene, including manufacturers, photographers, stylists, makeup artists and more.

Keep an eye on our blog for more updates on creative events and opportunities, and share these upcoming events with your fellow creatives!