Creative Networking
Next event:
Thursday 12th February 2026
Place:
Time:
11:30am - 2:30pm
Calling all artists, musicians, designers, comedians, performers and supporters of the arts!
Expert Panel + free light lunch + hot drinks available
+ fun, interactive activity provided by a local creative group.
Networking events tailored to YOU, so come promote yourself and let us know what you'd like support with in the future.
Our Goals
To bring like-minded creative and artistic individuals, groups and organisations together to learn from and share experiences with one another.
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To cultivate an informative and fun occasion with guest speakers offering valuable insights into the broad variety of differing facets that are required to run a creative enterprise in South Reading.
Our sessions are formatted into two distinct sections:
Expert Voices
Inspiring guest speakers share insights, stories, and practical tips
Experts share real-world experience, industry trends, personal journeys, practical tips, ideas, and inspiration on topics that matter to our creative and professional community.
Format: Panel plus Q & A, workshop or talk/presentation
Timings: 20 - 60 minutes, 11:45am - 12:45pm
(If you or someone you know would like to share your skills and expertise as one of our guest speakers, get in touch to let us know what you'd like to offer and for how long.)
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Shine a Light
Celebrate local talent and tap into your own creativity in this fun, hands-on session featuring a live artist demo and interactive activity
A chance for creatives to promote their craft, plug upcoming events/promotions and provide an interactive workshop or exciting demo for our community.
Format: Workshops, galleries, performances or whatever format helps people to experience this creativity first-hand.
Timings: 20 - 60 minutes, 13:15 - 14:15
(If you and your business would like the spotlight at a future session, get in touch to let us know what you'd like to offer and for how long.)
If you would like to feature in either our Expert Voices or Shine A Light future sessions, email networking@worldgroove.co.uk to let us know what you'd like to offer and for how long.