SMB has signed as champion sponsors of Soho Media Club’s ‘Be You’ festival, a 1-day festival designed to spark honest conversation about contemporary challenges within film, TV, music and digital media culture.
The festival will bring about exposure to talent, production and post-production audiences with attendees from brands such as Warner Music, Disney, Samsung and Channel 4.
Our sponsorship will include a six-month campaign of brand and content exposure, as well as representation on the festival’s steering groups and panel events.
Speaking on the new partnership, Technology partner, Raoul Lumb said: “I am delighted to announce SMB’s partnership with the Soho Media Club as a sponsor of its 2024 events and BeYou Festival. Proud to be supporting Soho’s thriving creative scene and enabling inspiring, diverse, representative conversations for everyone in the creative industries.”
Senior Associate, Rob Coleridge, said: “I am really happy to share the exciting news of SMB’s collaboration with the Soho Media Club. Located near our office, we are proud to contribute to the vibrant Soho community. We hope that this partnership will aid Soho Media Club in their future creative endeavours, including its 2024 events and the BeYou Festival.”
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