Freelance Events
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Weekly and Fortnightly Freelancer Events
Mondays
Tuesdays
Freelancer Magazine Virtual Coworking
Freelancer Magazine
Free and friendly virtual coworking sessions for freelancers on Zoom.
Where: Online
When: Every Tuesday, 9:30am-11:30am
Price: Free for Freelance Magazine Members
Wednesdays
Freelancer Magazine Virtual Coworking
Freelancer Magazine
Free and friendly virtual coworking sessions for freelancers on Zoom.
Where: Online
When: Every Wednesday, 9:30am-11:30am
Price: Free for Freelance Magazine Members
Cowork & Brunch
Benjamin Carew
We welcome creatives, marketing gurus, product creators, free thinkers, entrepreneurs, tech geeks, doers and dreamers.
Where: Homework Fulham
When: First Wednesday of every Month at 10:00am
Price: £10
Thursdays
Freelancer Magazine Virtual Coworking
Freelancer Magazine
Free and friendly virtual coworking sessions for freelancers on Zoom.
Where: Online
When: Every Thursday, 9:30am-11:30am
Price: Free for Freelance Magazine Members
Fridays
Being Freelance Virtual Coworking
Steve Folland
Regular online coworking hosted by Steve Folland – including sprints (well, saunters) of work, with a sprinkle of friendly chat and playing Blankety Blank.
Where: Being Freelance Community online
When: Every Friday, 9:15am-11am
Price: Free for members of the Being Freelance Community
Laptop Friday: Gloucester
Joist
Laptop Fridays co-working event.
Bring your laptop and join fellow business owners for an afternoon of co-working and networking in this fantastic Gloucester venue.
Where: Gloucester Brewery, Warehouse 4, Gloucester Docks
When: Every Friday, 12:30 – 14:30
Price: Free
Monthly and Annual Freelancer Events
October 2024
📝 Content With Friends
Willow Paule
📝Content With Friends is a done-with-you group program where you’ll learn to write content that connects with your audience.
Show up every two weeks to brainstorm, discuss, and critique your content with friends.
Where: Online
When: 8th October – 17th December
Price: $190 USD/about £142
From Good to Great: Learn high performance habits of high achievers
IPSE
Join us for an insightful webinar designed specifically for freelancers, contractors, and business owners to help you elevate your performance and achieve greater success.
Where: Zoom Webinar
When: Tuesday, 15th October, 12:00-13:00
Price: IPSE members: free to attend / Non-members: £15 + VAT
Preston Freelancer Meet-Up
Society1 Coworking Space
This is a regular meet up for freelancers, home workers, solopreneurs and alike. It is aimed to provide the opportunity to meet and connect with other likeminded people working in a similar way.
Where: Society1, 9-10 Cross Street, Preston, PR1 3LT
When: Tuesday, 15th October, 10-11am
Price: £5
Website 101 Webinar
Bex Elder and Beth Rawlins
Join Beth Rawlins, a web designer, and Bex Elder, a website copywriter as they explain:
✨ what web pages you need (site map)
✨ what you need to say (effective messaging)
✨ how to look good (visual design)
Where: Online
When: Thursday, 16th October 2pm
Price: Free
Masterclass: Nail your about page to convert your ideal customer
Meghan Downs
This masterclass will give you a clear idea of the purpose of your about page, examples of what ‘good’ looks like, and how to connect with your ideal customer, making you their go-to choice.
Where: Zoom
When: Thursday, 16th October, 12pm
Price: Free
Cowork Crew Northampton
Cowork Crew
Cowork Crew takes the best bits of coworking and networking and jumbles it together in a once-a-month 1 day event. It’s all about the magic that happens when you bring freelancers together IRL.
Where: Vulcan Works, Northampton
When: Thursday, 17th October, All Day
Price: £25
Get it Done Day
James Cleves
Body-doubling for ND freelancers!
Work better when there’s someone else around? Same!
That’s why we hold monthly Get it Done sessions. Join us for the next one and let’s get stuff done – together!
Where: Zoom
When: Thursday, 17th October, 12pm
Price: Free
Self-employed marketing mastery course
IPSE
The self-employed marketing mastery course is your eight-week roadmap to freelance success, combining flexible on-demand learning with powerful live coaching.
Where: Xperiencify
When: 21st October – 13th December
Price: Early bird The early-bird prices are available until Friday 4 October. IPSE member: £497 +VAT Non-member: £597 +VAT
What does the Labour Government mean for contracting?
IPSE
Join this webinar hosted by IPSE’s Andy Chamberlain, Chris Bloor from Caroola and Seb Maley from Qdos where they’ll be discussing what the Labour Government means for contracting.
Where: Zoom Webinar
When: Tuesday, 22nd October, 1:30pm
Price: IPSE members: free to attend / Non-members: £15 + VAT
Young Freelance Creatives
Francesca Tyer
Are you thinking about launching a creative freelance career? Are you afraid to take the leap?
This event has been designed to help you take those first steps in the creative freelancing world. Whether you are looking to launch your freelance career or have already started but would like some advice on how to proceed, then this event is for you. Please note, you must be aged between 18-30 join.
Where: Online (Via Zoom)
When: Wednesday, 23rd October, 08:00-09:30
Price: £3
#CopywritersUnite Night
Anita Ellis
#CopywritersUnite meet-ups are informal drinks in a pub or cafe with copywriters and copy lovers – no tickets, no speakers, no agenda
Free to attend (drinks at attendee expense)
Where: The Green House Pub Mere Green BIRMINGHAM B74 2UD
When: Thursday, 24th October, 6-8pm
Price: Free to attend (drinks at attendee expense)
London Cowork + Wellness Day @ The Ministry
Vicky Critoph
Our monthly London event for Freelancers and Founders blends casual coworking with lunchtime yoga, for all the fun Friday feels.
End the working week on a high with Happy Freelancers!
Where: The Ministry, 79-81 Borough Road, London, SE1 1DN
When: Friday, 25th October, 10 – 3pm
Price: £33 + VAT
October: Artist Archetypes
Podclub: like a biz book club but 100x cooler.
Join us to discuss Amie McNee’s 18 Artist Archetypes. 🦸🧑🏫🧑🎨 Archetypes aren’t fixed labels – you’re not stuck with being just one and we each embody elements of all of them at different times.
Where: Zoom
When: Friday, 25th October, 2pm
Price: Free
Plan With Me: Monthly
Emma Cragg
Join us every fourth Monday to review the last month and plan for the month ahead.
Where: Online
When: Monday, 28th October, 12:00
Price: Free
Monthly Content Planning for Freelancers
Fora Club and Friends
A monthly virtual coworking event designed for freelancers keen on staying ahead in their marketing game in a structured, friendly environment.
Where: Online
When: Tuesday, 29th October, 12:00
Price: Free
Freelance Breakfast Club | October edition
Lucy McInally & Rebecca Young
Welcoming London-based freelancers to connect IRL over a delicious breakfast, and deep dive into current blockers and solutions of freelancing before coworking at Townsq Islington.
Where: 12 Dingley Road, Townsq Islington, London EC1V 8BZ
When: Wednesday, 30th October – 10-12pm, coworking from 12pm onwards
Price: Free
The Big 3 - Top Tools for Freelance Success
Ben Gallagher
This talk addresses the overwhelming number of software tools available for freelancers and helps participants identify which ones are essential for running a successful freelance business.
Where: Google Meet
When: Wednesday, 30th October 15:00 CET
Price: Free
Mini Branding Sessions
Nicole Engelmann
Mini branding sessions are 20 min photoshoots, which are perfect if you’re short on time or working on a budget. You will get authentic & eye-catching images for your website and/or social media. 2 images are included.
Where: Notting Hill
When: Thursday, 31st October, 10am-2pm
Price: £85
Social media updates with Luan and Andy (October 2024)
Luan Wise and Andy Lambert
Struggling to keep up with the ever-changing world of social media? Each month Luan Wise and Andy Lambert host a FREE live online event to walk you all through the latest changes.
Where: LinkedIn Live
When: Thursday, 31st October, 11am
Price: Free to attend
Labour’s first Budget: How does it impact you and your business?
IPSE
Join IPSE’s policy team the following day for their reaction to the Budget and insight into how any new measures could impact you, your business, and the wider self-employed sector.
Where: Zoom Webinar
When: Thursday, 31st October, 12:30 – 1:30pm
Price: IPSE members: free to attend / Non-members: £15 + VAT
November 2024
Super-Fast Authority: Think-Tank Summit for Expert Business Owners
Susanna Reay
A unique, interactive, live, FREE online event to come and step onto the pink stage of greatness as you share your views and discover how to build your authority, super-fast to land those dream clients.
Where: Online
When: 4th – 8th November
Price: Free to Attend Live, VIP PASS from £67
Preston Tech Connection
Society1 and Neon Mountain
This month’s theme: Bridging the Gap: Connecting Business & Developers.
Join us for an engaging panel discussion around how to foster collaboration between business leaders and software developers.
Where: Society1, 9-10 Cross Street, Preston, PR1 3LT
When: Wednesday, 6th November, 6pm – 7.30pm.
Price: Free
Working From Anywhere: The Tax Implications
IPSE
This webinar, led by UK expat tax experts, will provide key strategies to manage cross-border tax obligations and stay compliant.
Where: Zoom Webinar
When: Thursday, 7th November, 12:30-13:30
Price: IPSE members: free to attend / Non-members: £15 + VAT
Autumn Business Planning Workshop - In Person
Freelancer Magazine Members Event
The last few months of the year are a time to reflect on the successes of 2024 so far in terms of your business growth and personal development. Start to set yourself up with a plan for 2025 based on your learnings, and work out what else you’d like to achieve before the year is done.
Where: London
When: Thursday, 7th November, 3 – 5pm (followed by an optional walk and the pub
Price: £25 + VAT (Open to Freelancer Magazine members. Log in to The Movement to book).
Freelancer Magazine End-of-year Drinks with CopyCon
Freelancer Magazine & CopyCon
Freelancer Magazine is linking up with the CopyCon crew for end-of-year celebration drinks in the pub.
Everyone is welcome; just come along (no ticket required).
Where: The Albany, Great Portland Street, London
When: Thursday, 7th November, 7-11pm
Price: No ticket required. Everyone welcome.
#CopywritersUnite Night
Mychael Owen
#CopywritersUnite meet-ups are informal drinks in a pub or cafe with copywriters and copy lovers – no tickets, no speakers, no agenda.
Where: Motel One (bar area) 15-25 High Bridge, Newcastle Upon Tyne, NE1 1EW
When: Thursday, 7th November, 6pm
Price: Free to attend (drinks at attendee expense)
CopyCon
The conference for everyone who uses words to make a difference. Join us in London for the conference, attend a training day online, or book the Video Package to watch the talks on-demand.
Where: London
When: Friday, 8th November 2024, All Day
Price: £379
#CopywritersUnite - Lite
Ann Storr
#CopywritersUnite meet-ups are informal drinks in a pub or cafe with copywriters and copy lovers – no tickets, no speakers, no agenda
Free to attend (drinks at attendee expense)
Where: Atrium Cafe, The National Theatre, London SE1
When: Friday, 8th November 2024, 11am – 1pm
Price: Free to attend (drinks at attendee expense)
The Anti Social Link Up
An end of year celebration like Linkedin has never seen before…
Because we know it’s been a tough year out there.
That is why the Link Up and the Anti Social Socialites have teamed up to throw the most exciting end of celebration you’ve ever seen.
Where: Fairgame, Canary Wharf
When: Tuesday, 12th November, 6pm – 11pm
Price: £72
Autumn Business Planning Workshop - Virtual
Freelancer Magazine Members Event
The last few months of the year are a time to reflect on the successes of 2024 so far in terms of your business growth and personal development. Start to set yourself up with a plan for 2025 based on your learnings, and work out what else you’d like to achieve before the year is done.
Where: Online
When: Tuesday, 19th November, 11.30am – 1.30pm
Price: £25 + VAT (Open to Freelancer Magazine members. Log in to The Movement to book).
Plan With Me: Monthly
Emma Cragg
Join us every fourth Monday to review the last month and plan for the month ahead.
Where: Online
When: Monday, 25th November, 12:00
Price: Free
Monthly Content Planning for Freelancers
Fora Club and Friends
A monthly virtual coworking event designed for freelancers keen on staying ahead in their marketing game in a structured, friendly environment.
Where: Online
When: Tuesday, 26th November, 12:00
Price: Free
December 2024
Confidence in negotiation and client-management
IPSE
Confidence is vital in many settings: such as negotiation, saying yes/no, asking for what we need, managing clients. Yet strangely enough, many intelligent and competent professionals sometimes struggle with confidence.
Where: Zoom Webinar
When: Wednesday, 4th December, 12:30-13:15
Price: Free
Monthly Content Planning for Freelancers
Fora Club and Friends
A monthly virtual coworking event designed for freelancers keen on staying ahead in their marketing game in a structured, friendly environment.
Where: Online
When: Tuesday, 17th December, 12:00
Price: Free
June 2025
Atomicon
Andrew & Pete
The epic conference for small businesses. ATOMICON will give you new skills, new ideas, new contacts, new confidence and a plan to grow your business faster than ever before.
Where: Newcastle
When: 10th June 2025
Price: From £289
July 2025
August 2025
September 2025
Nottingham Digital Summit
The Midlands’ largest digital marketing conference
Featuring industry expert speakers from across all areas of digital including SEO, PPC, content marketing, digital PR, and UX, the day offers inspiration and insights for every kind of marketer.
Where: Nottingham
When: TBC
Price: TBC
Magazine Street
International Magazine Centre
Magazine Street has an incredible line-up of international magazine publishing speakers, workshops and opportunities to connect with other publishers and freelancers, with loads to see and do across the day.
Where: Edinburgh
When: TBC
Price: TBC
October 2025
brightonSEO
brightonSEO is a search marketing conference and series of training courses held in the UK and the US. It brings together some of the best speakers in the world of search, and definitely the best crowd.
Where: Brighton
When: 23rd & 24th October
Price: TBC
