This year's Incubator programme will deliver four focused training modules to help artists, managers and promoters develop the business skills behind successful music careers and events. With leading industry professionals delivering each module, the programme will explore how to build partnerships, reach audiences and secure financial support.

Four incubators  •  Six sessions  •  Twelve hours of training

Meta Ads | Steeven Rosales
Mondays 2 and 9 November 2026 | 7–9pm

Planning Facebook and Instagram campaigns, targeting audiences, setting budgets and assessing results.

Steeven Rosales is a London-based digital marketing professional with experience promoting Latin music, festivals and live events. His work with Como No, La Linea Festival and Movimientos includes Meta advertising, audience targeting and campaign analysis to support audience growth and ticket sales.

Funding for Independent Artists | Lloyd Francis
Wednesday 11 November 2026 | 7–9pm

Exploring the funding landscape and how independent artists can find opportunities. The session covers best practice, insider tips, the application process and what funders look for, with a practical crash course in application writing.

Lloyd Francis is a Grants Coordinator at PRS Foundation, supporting programmes including Women Make Music, POWER UP and PPL Momentum. An active DJ, he brings experience in music funding and previously led a grant-giving programme at Crisis UK.

Arts Council Applications | Francisco Carrasco
Monday 16 and Wednesday 18 November 2026 | 7–9pm

Developing Arts Council funding applications, building a clear case for support and presenting a project’s objectives, budget and intended impact.

Francisco Carrasco is Creative Director and CEO of Luma Creations and Artistic Director of La Feria. A Chilean-born musician and cultural activist, he has worked with Arts Council England and the British Council and developed training programmes for creative professionals.

Sponsorship and partnerships | Robert Guterman
Monday 23 November 2026 | 7–9pm

Developing partnerships with brands and organisations, shaping persuasive sponsorship proposals and communicating the value of an artist, event or project to potential partners.

Robert Guterman has over 25 years’ experience connecting brands with music and live events. Having worked at Live Nation for many years, he is currently is Partnership Consultant for Glastonbury Festivals and SXSW London. His partnerships include Virgin and V Festival, American Express at Somerset House, Coca-Cola and adidas. He also lectures at Nottingham Trent University.

Venue: Ward’s Corner Community Space, 247–249 High Road, South Tottenham, London, N15 5BT.

Participation and selection

Participation will be by invitation. If you are a creative individuals focused on learning and direct engagement with the professionals leading each module and would like to be invited please contact us