Learn what it takes to build a sustainable career on your own terms. Shao Dow, International Rapper, Manga Author, and occasional Ninja will share his experience of creating opportunities, staying true to your vision and growing as both an Artist and Entrepreneur.
Shao Dow (Rhymes with “Wow Bro”) creates music inspired by anime and gaming but written for the soundtrack of life.
The closest thing you’ll ever meet to a real-life anime character, Shao travelled solo to China to train with monks in Shaolin Kung Fu, he taught himself Japanese and now raps skillfully in two languages.
A fiercely independent artist, Shao creates powerful, genre-blending music built on infectious hooks and razor-sharp lyricism.
Shao Dow’s music has featured in Fortnite (“Thunder Roll”) and has been used by games God of War and Borderlands 4 as well as Amazon Prime Video for the Arsenal documentary. Additionally, Shao helps create the music for the popular One Jump Man vs Shaggy Ball Z animated series.
He’s been touring internationally, performing at some of the world’s biggest anime and nerd culture events- from the USA to Latvia, the Netherlands to Nigeria and was the official representative performer for England at the Osaka Expo in Japan.
EMERGE Creative Network
The EMERGE Creative Network is a free programme, aimed at 16 – 25 year old creatives, to celebrate talent, build connections and create opportunities for the next generation of artists, musicians or creatives looking to build sustainable careers within the arts and creative industries.
All events are free to attend and we welcome everyone with genuine passion for connection and the arts to join us.
What to Expect
All events will have the opportunity for networking and building new relationships and connections before and after the talks. Our intention is to always create an environment that is welcoming and inclusive, and we encourage guests to meet new people, be kind and be supportive.
Arrival: from 6pm
Talk: 7pm – 9pm
If you arrive late, we cannot guarantee entry – please arrive early to avoid disappointment!
