Who We’re Looking For

Cheeky Open Lab welcomes every creative spark.

✺ Markets & Pop-ups
- Independent Artists
- Makers & Crafters
- Emerging Brands
- Zine & Print Creators
- Illustrators, Lifestyle Designers, DIY Studios
+ more!

✺ Performances
- Music
- Dance
- Performance Art
- Film & Video
- Fashion & Wearables

✺ Food & Drink
- Street-Food Stalls
- Dessert Labs
- Pop-up Cafés & Bars
- Sustainability Stands

✺ Workshops

Why Participate?

1. Prime Exhibition Showcase

Showcase your work in Tradestars’ stylish shared studio—featuring sleek modular walls, gallery-grade lighting, and flexible display zones designed to spotlight every detail of your practice, all at an affordable price. *Booth Price Guide

2. Exclusive Creative Networking

Mix and mingle with leading artists, designers and industry insiders. Cheeky Open Lab provides curated meet-ups and informal lounges to spark collaborations beyond the festival.

3. Social Media & Promotional Outreach

We’ll spotlight our selected artists and brands across all of our channels—from Cheeky London’s Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter feeds to targeted email newsletters, blog features, and press releases. Each participant will be included in the official Festival Guide, ensuring maximum visibility to local and global audiences.

4. Immersive Design Inspiration

Recharge your creativity with behind-the-scenes tours, hands-on workshops, and insider talks at London’s most iconic venues. Discover new perspectives and fresh ideas to advance your work.

Timeline

Application Period: Friday, 30 June 2025

Final selection: Tuesday, 15 July 2025
*We’ll notify successful applicants directly and post the full lineup online.