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Thu 12th–Fri 13th June 2025
June 2026
We’re stoked to welcome Brum’s OG Indian Street Food & Craft Beer bar to our Digital District throughout the festival weekend.
We are very pleased to welcome back Creative Review as a Media Partner for BDF 2024.
A big welcome to our first Music Partner for BDF, Lions of Dissent. Read on to find out how they created bespoke music to soundtrack each district at this year’s festival.
We’re excited to welcome back McCann this year as Event Partner for our Saturday evening main event Process: Layers.
A huge welcome to Foresso, Birmingham’s unique manufacturer of beautiful surfaces from unavoidable waste. Discover their commitment to ethical low carbon manufacturing.
We are happy to welcome back RBH who will be a Graphic District Partner this year. Find out more about the West Midlands agency’s ‘creative-first’ approach, encouraging a unique perspective which drives their standout communications campaigns and encourages an all-encompassing creative culture.
Creative agency Launch are joining us as a first time partner for BDF 2024. Find out more about what Launch do and their excitement at being part of this year’s festival.
We’re excited to welcome Slow as a supporter for this year’s festival. Find out more about their unique philosophy and mindset which makes them a brand transformation agency unlike any other.
The global independent graphic design resource join us for BDF 2024. Find out more about their diverse resources, insights and design community news.
The leading art and design site, which delivers a daily mix of news, advice and inspiration for creative people around the world, join us as Media Partner for this year’s festival.
The world renowned magazine for graphic design and visual culture come on board once again as a partner for this year’s festival.
The inclusive and supportive creative college join us as a Community Partner for this year’s festival. Find out more about their alternative approach focusing on unique creative study programme pathways for 16-25 year olds.
We’re excited to announce that Hireillo, an independent service for professional illustrators founded by creative director Darren Di Lieto, returns as a supporter for this year’s festival.
Digbeth is a place in Brum which is very close to our heart so we can’t wait to welcome Digbeth Estate back as Digital District Partner for BDF 2024!
The non-profit creative community and mentoring platform join us for BDF 2024. Find out how they are creating lasting and meaningful change for emerging creatives.
The UK’s leading illustration body join us as a partner for BDF 2024. Find out more about their events, awards and diverse resources to support the illustration sector.
We’re so excited that BOM will be joining us as a supporter for BDF 2024. Find out more about how they are empowering communities through immersive technology.
We’re delighted to announce Bloc Hotels is returning as a Main Partner for this year’s festival. The brand has a strong presence in Brum’s JQ and shares our love for design.
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