February was a fun month for industry talks, two very different parts of London, Stratford and Soho brought industry professionals together about their outlooks, and surprisingly managed to overlap in some of their thinking. We made notes about networking and motivation as a woman, as well as the ways forward for nightlife in the UK.
Every month, countless industry panels and talks happen that most artists never see. You don’t have to be everywhere at once — we do the listening and bring the highlights to you. Here’s what stood out in February 2026.
- 1. UD’s Industry Takeover Series: Women in Music Roundtable
- 2. KEF Music Gallery x re:sonate: ‘Nightlife is Broken: What’s the fix?’
1. UD’s Industry Takeover Series: Women in Music Roundtable
Based in East London, UD is an organisation championing Black Music in multiple admirable ways. Their site points towards having supported the early stage careers of the likes of Wretch32, Little Simz, Ghetts, Andreya Triana, Maverick Sabre, Dyo, Devlin, Labrinth, Skepta and Paigey Cakey.
In UD’s own words:
“Since its launch in 2009, our Industry Takeover Series has built a reputation for offering an unrivalled programme of professional development, entertainment, education and networking opportunities to hundreds of industry-minded hopefuls.”
Women at the panel included the following. Host: Martha
Guests: Sophie Faricy (executive producer and music supervisor at Native Music), Nell Jordan-Gent (career coach), Adelaide Lawson & Olivia McKenzie (BORN N BREAD co-founders).
Our notes
Summary
- Find the space that embraces you and you can mutually embrace back, its what lands you your place in the industry
- Don’t let the industry be your life: to stay sane, have an outlet and your tribe
- Educate yourself on underground culture for a deeper sense of community and value as an artist, how can you add to to the space?
- Goal setting is massively important if you wanna stay motivated, especially while working 9-5
2. KEF Music Gallery x re:sonate: ‘Nightlife is Broken: What’s the fix?’
KEF and re:sonate Present: The Big Questions.
KEF Music Gallery is designed for guests and partners and serves as an “inspiring, immersive” space for brand and creator collaborations, while re:sonate are a duo consultancy organisation with a combined 25 years in the industry.
Speakers at the panel included:
Tim Garcia (re:sonate Founder), Lucy Atkinson (Agent, ROAM)
Declan Cosgrove (Events and Marketing Manager, Grow Hackney, eco-friendly venue) & Nadine Noor (DJ, cultural producer, consultant and party founder, Pxssy Palace)
Our notes
Summary
- Although figures show a rough time for nightlife, there’s no better time to get creative with tours, shows and parties
- As a promoter, don’t base your event’s worth on the lineup alone, create a space people feel empowered and safe within (stickers on phones, accessibility, travel options, and take feedback)
- To support nightlife as a culture not nuisance: advocate for it, go to events, and buy tickets sooner rather than later
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