It all starts Here
Join us for It all starts Here — an exclusive evening of bold ideas, electric performances, and game-changing connections. A co-hosted event from Here East and LMA with founding partners The Earls Court Development Company and Plexal and brand partner Oury Clark.
It all starts Here will take place during SXSW London - the iconic global festival for music, film, and tech.
Set in the heart of East London’s vibrant innovation campus at Here East in LMA, It all starts Here will offer a chance to connect with innovators and disruptors from the worlds of creativity, music, film, technology, and business.
Expect live performances, a special industry panel, and the rare opportunity to network with the minds shaping the future. Come mingle and enjoy drinks from our drinks partner, Crate Brewery, and light bites. Space is limited, and this invite-only gathering is where the conversation starts, and the next big thing begins — because It all starts Here.
Wednesday, June 4, 2025 from 5:30 pm
LMA at Here East | 14 East Bay Lane, London E15 2GW
To apply to attend, please use this registration link and someone will be in contact with you to confirm your place.
***Please note, a SXSW London badge is not required to attend this event.
Why Attend?
Tailored Connections: Network with peers and experts in an atmosphere that embodies the spirit of Here East and LMA. Attendees at Here East events typically include a discerning mix of CEOs, investors, tech founders, policymakers, creatives, filmmakers and musicians — each playing a role in shaping the future of innovation and creativity.
Exclusive Partnerships and Performances: Join the celebration of creative synergy. Expect special performances, tailored industry speakers, and collaborative showcases born from unique partnerships between tech innovators, musicians, and creators. With LMA’s talent and Here East’s cutting-edge ecosystem, every moment is curated to inspire, entertain, and spark future collaborations.
About Here East:
Here East is London’s fastest growing innovation campus and has been recognised by the International Olympic Committee as one of the most successful post-Olympic regeneration projects in the world. It is home to 6,500 people who work and study onsite, from global technology companies and start-ups to major academic institutions and industry leaders in the creative arts. Here East is owned by clients of Delancey, a specialist real estate investment advisory company.
About LMA:
LMA is a leading creative institution in the UK training the next generation of creative talent. With campuses in Liverpool and London, we put students first — delivering hands-on, industry-backed courses. Built around real-world experience and collaboration, LMA was made For Creatives. By Creatives.
About Earls Court:
The Earls Court Development Company (ECDC) is an Earl’s Court-based business responsible for driving forward the regeneration of the circa 40-acre former Exhibition Centre site. Alongside c. 4,000 homes, workspace, and expansive public space, ECDC plans to build an ecosystem for the future of talent, with three world-class performance venues forming a dynamic hub for artists, makers, and storytellers, reviving the site’s legendary creative energy.
About Plexal:
Plexal is the innovation company solving society’s challenges through collaboration with government, startups and industry. Plexal closes the gap between organisations – small and large, local and global, private and public – and working towards a common goal: using science and technology to deliver national security and prosperity.
About Oury Clark:
Oury Clark is a unique firm of chartered accountants and solicitors that assist UK and overseas businesses, individuals and entrepreneurs with all of their UK legal, tax and accounting needs. Oury Clark has over 85 years of experience helping international businesses expand into the UK. Each year they assist 300 international companies in setting up operations in the UK, providing expert guidance on company formation, tax structuring, legal compliance, visas and more.
By registering for It all starts Here you provide consent that all information provided on the registration form will be shared with Here East, LMA and their partners for the purposes of this event