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Fred Again.. is set to host a free production workshop for trans+ musicians in London later this week.

The workshops form part of the newly launched Trans+ Future Sounds initiative, organised by the Trans* Creative Collective. The programme aims to create new opportunities and spaces for trans artists working in music.

Announced via Instagram on Tuesday, June 16, the event has been developed in collaboration with Emily Lazar’s We Are Moving The Needle, a non profit organisation supporting women, non binary and trans producers and engineers.

The sessions will take place at Abbey Road Studios on Friday, June 19, with Fred Again.. leading the workshops alongside a selection of guest contributors.

Organisers say the purpose of the initiative is to “facilitate and support producers and writers from the trans and queer community to become the innovative leading producers the industry needs”. They also highlighted ongoing industry imbalance, referencing a recent We Are Moving The Needle report which found that only 2.3 per cent of producers identify as women, trans or non binary.

“We are creating an opportunity to be welcomed to one of the most prestigious recording institutions in the world, to be shown that you are respected and valued,” organisers said. “This is an event to be celebrated for who you are and have a chance to learn from leading professionals in your field.”

Alongside Fred Again.., the lineup of guests includes Sans Soucis, MESSIE, Trans Voices, charlieeeee, Satch, Emily Green, Fuzz Chaudhrey and others. Registration details are available via the official sign-up channels.

“Since we started TCC in 2021, our whole mission has been to make space for trans+ creatives to thrive, not just survive, in the music industry,” said charlieeeee, co founder of TCC and founder of Trans+ Future Sounds.

“Trans+ Future Sounds – made possible alongside our incredible partners We Are Moving The Needle – feels like the fullest expression of that yet. Getting to welcome our community into Abbey Road, one of the most iconic recording spaces in the world, and to have artists like Fred again.. want to give his time and expertise to that community, is genuinely moving.”

“We want every trans+ producer, songwriter and creator who walks through those doors on Friday to feel celebrated. Because they are forging new ground, and we’ll be behind them every step of the way.”

charlieeeee. CREDIT: @JubbigeorgiaRose

Trans Creative Collective, founded in 2021, has since built an international network through workshops, mentoring sessions, community events and industry partnerships. The group has collaborated with organisations including BMG and has been highlighted in the UK Music Diversity Report for its work supporting inclusion in the music industry.

More Trans+ Future Sounds events are expected to be announced in 2026.

For Fred Again.., the workshop follows the conclusion of his extensive ‘USB002’ tour earlier this year, which featured surprise appearances from artists including Underworld, Mike Skinner, Joy Anonymous, La Roux, Nia Archives, The Streets, Romy, D Double E, Berwyn, Ezra Collective and Thomas Bangalter of Daft Punk.

His collaborative set with Bangalter took place at Alexandra Palace in London during the final show of the tour and has since been released via Apple Music. He has also recently shared a 108 hour continuous mix built from material created during the tour.