Sound Clash, Breaking Bread at No. 63, Event Production With Dan Tsu, LinkedIn Masterclass, Galentines Pottery, and More!

Welcome to this week’s edition of the lock paper! We are announcing TWO exciting events we are holding this month, and a few from our community to look out for too!

⬇️ THE DOWNLOAD

• 📣 Block Announcements: Some exciting events we have coming up! 

• 📝 Block-Posts: See our exclusive top tips from Dan Tsu about mastering the art of event production 

• 📆 Round the Block: Unmissable events happening soon in and around our community.

• 📚 Block Library: See what book we’re recommending this week m

• 👋 Wrap Up: Saying goodbye until next week, and giving you a taste of what’s to come!

📣 Block Announcements

Mark your calendars for February 17th - we’re hosting a collaborative Sound Clash with Black Create Connect! At an exclusive London location, join us for a night of music, dance, and vibes. For more information and to secure your spot click below:

We are also hosting the second event of our dinner series, Breaking Bread! We teamed up with the amazing people over at No. 63 for an evening of Caribbean food and drink, meaningful conversations, and networking opportunities! Get a ticket and find out more below:

📝 Block-Posts

We just dropped a brand new episode and we’re with Dan Tsu once again! He gave us so many gems when we met with him that we had to make two episodes out of it! In this episode, he talks about how to produce and manage the best events - not one you want to miss! Watch the full episode below:

Here are some of the key gems Dan dropped:

1. Commit to Excellence: Dan Tsu's journey to hosting a Glastonbury stage highlights the importance of an unwavering commitment to excellence as the foundation for success.

2. Curate Unique Experiences: The creation of Rum Shack underscores the power of curating diverse and immersive music experiences, to leave a lasting impact on festival-goers.

3. Build a Lasting Brand: Dan advises aspiring event producers to focus on building a brand, emphasising that international organisations evaluate the potential to draw audiences, making traction and community support crucial.

4. Legacy Beyond the Event: Dan emphasises the significance of pre- and post-event strategies, urging event producers to implement a robust media strategy, including captivating photos, to ensure a lasting legacy.

5. Prioritise Authenticity: Transitioning from first events to ongoing success requires an organic approach, with Dan highlighting the importance of authenticity over overproduction, urging entrepreneurs to focus on genuine connections and allow their brand to evolve naturally.

Read the full article below:

📆 Round the Block

The awesome Alicia Richardson from Black Create Connect is hosting a virtual LinkedIn masterclass on February 25th. Expect to learn the art of crafting a LinkedIn profile that attracts job opportunities. You can reserve your spot below:

This one is for the ladies looking for some fun plans to do on Galentines with the girls! Amaliah is hosting a Galentines night at The Social Pottery on February 13th. Join for an evening filled with laughter, friendship, and the joy of creation. You can expect to paint beautiful pottery pieces while celebrating the bonds of sisterhood. Whether you're an experienced artist or just looking to explore your creative side, this event is for you! Find tickets below:

Our friends over at BLACKSTRAT are finally joining the newsletter game! Sign up for a journey to tell more stories and continue to elevate black people in strategy! Check out the first edition, and subscribe below:

📚 Block Library

This week, we are recommending Make Your Bed, by William H McRaven. The book encourages you to pursue your goals and change the lives of others for the better by showing that success is a combination of individual willpower and mutual support. If a little Thursday afternoon motivation is what you need, listen to the audiobook below:

👋 Wrap Up

We hope you enjoyed this week’s edition of the block paper - see you next week!