Arrive on time. Keep your phone away where possible. Do not speak over the music, film or person holding the room. Photography may be limited at certain gatherings. Most importantly, come with curiosity and consideration for the people around you.

There is no permanent Softerfields venue. We move between private homes, hotels, studios, listening rooms and overlooked spaces. The room is always part of the programme.

Some gatherings are publicly ticketed. Others are shared privately through Backrooms, our internal mailing list, or offered by invitation. Joining the list is the best way to hear about what is coming before everyone else.

Artists, designers, musicians, architects, writers, founders and other culturally curious people. You do not need to work in the creative industries. Genuine interest matters more than credentials.

Yes. Many people do. Softerfields is designed to make arriving alone feel natural, without forced introductions, name tags or networking theatre.

We collaborate selectively with artists, hosts, venues and brands that understand the value of cultural intimacy. Send us a brief introduction, what you are proposing and why it belongs in the Softerfields world.