Celebrating England’s World Cup Journey with Our Clients & Partners

24 November 2025 | 3 min read

 

On Thursday 13 November 2025, BAND brought together clients and partners from across the sport, media and entertainment worlds for a special World Cup qualifier screening in Soho.

Hosted at the Karma Sanctum Hotel, just a short walk from Piccadilly Circus, the evening centred on the England v Serbia World Cup Qualifier – the perfect chance to celebrate England’s successful qualification in style.

Guests arrived to a private bar and screening room, with welcome drinks and time to connect before kick-off. As the game got underway, the atmosphere felt closer to a boutique sports hospitality box than a typical corporate event. A confident 2–0 win for England gave everyone exactly what they wanted: three points on the board and plenty to cheer about.

Beyond the football, this was about creating space for meaningful conversations. Clients from our Sport and entertainment portfolio, alongside agency founders and creative leaders, used the evening to swap stories, share ideas and build new connections away from day-to-day pressures. For us as advisors, accountants and business managers to the creative, media, sports and entertainment industries, it was a reminder that the best relationships are built off the pitch as well as on it. 

After the final whistle, guests enjoyed more food and drinks, a Q&A with former England players and a post-match DJ set that kept the room buzzing late into the night.

We’re grateful to everyone who joined us and to Karma Sanctum Hotel for being fantastic hosts. If you’d like to hear about future screenings and client events – or you’re a player, creator or business operating in sport, media or entertainment looking for joined-up financial and advisory support – get in touch.

           

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Julian Davies

Julian Davies

Managing Partner at Redfin


Managing partner and Chartered Accountant with 30+ years of experience in marketing, media, and creative industries. He leads the Redfin team, offering expert advice on growth and profitability. Former owner manager of an agency acquired by a listed group; his industry insights are second to none. Off duty, you might find him on the golf or tennis court, determined to master new tricks.
Shelley Watkin

Shelley Watkin

Client Finance Director at Redfin


A qualified Chartered Accountant with 20+ years of experience in the marketing services sector. During her 5+ years at Redfin, she served as Client Finance Director offering invaluable insights into strategic and commercial matters. Shelley has also assumed the role of Finance Director for various creative agencies, guiding them through successful sales processes. If she gets free time after managing her children’s busy schedules, she likes to chill out doing yoga and gardening.