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FFWD is a future facing music business conference aimed at connecting the people driving positive change in the music industry. We hope you can join us this year!
Launched FFWD back in 2015, the event has hosted over 600 speakers across 14 events, including London, Amsterdam and Sydney.
FFWD:London is the flagship event taking place in Feb 2026. Details to follow in September 2025.
Introducing FFWDx
FFWDx is a new venture from the team behind long running future facing music business conference FastForward.
This event series has been created to stimulate new discussions on current issues, pain points, and potential solutions in order to build a healthier, more robust and empowered local music industry.
FFWDxLEEDS is delivered in partnership with West Yorkshire Music Network.
FFWDxGRASSROOTS
Details to follow, but FFWDxGRASSROOTS is an artist and creator focussed one day event coming soon.
The event will take place in London in June and is exclusively for artists, writers and producers. Unlike FFWD it will also feature performances in the evening.