ABOUT US

Forward Movement is a London-based video, livestream and music production studio that evolved out of independent east London radio station Hoxton FM. Audio, video and other creative content solutions are delivered through our London studio in collaboration with a global network of professionals specialising in a variety of fields.

We produce music, interviews, documentaries, livestreams, podcasts, photo and video shoots with a forward thinking approach. Our studio is now available for all types of music makers looking to harvest unique high quality audio recordings of sound sequences created on the synths, drum machines and effects we have available. Sessions are engineered by Dan Formless, who built and optimised the studio, so that attendees can harness the full creative potential of every machine.

Our objective is to create inspiring content that cuts through the noise with authenticity at its core. Clients receive the same passion, integrity and attention to detail that we invest into our in-house projects.

We offer access to a network of skills, experience and expertise that will activate, innovate and accelerate your ideas to the next level.

Meet the Team

Dan started Hoxton FM back in 2011 and has evolved the Forward Movement studio into a video, livestream and music production hub. Wendy has helped to raise standards across the board with her art direction and design expertise developed in over 20 years working in the fashion and beauty industries.

  • Founder of Forward Movement, Saboteurs Sanctuary and Hoxton FM

    Dan is not just another DJ and producer. His core specialisms span music, filmmaking and livestream curation with a commitment to synergise his hybrid approach.

    Career highlights include interviews with DJ Premier and Derrick May, founding Hoxton FM and presenting to over 100 million listeners at the International Radio Festival with Normski.

    Dan is happiest when chronicling his creative journey and the processes utilised by those he respects. Forward Movement studio was initially set up to go beyond the livestreams of Hoxton FM. It acts as an independent platform for interviews, documentary films and podcasts.

    Dan recently launched his own record label Saboteurs Sanctuary to release solo productions made in the Forward Movement studio. Playing at parties across Europe, USA and Asia; Dan has released on Bank of Switches, Yama Music with Locïc, Pyramid Transmissions with Psi Spy and Subtatic with Tileff. His DJ sets move effortlessly between the house and techno sounds of Detroit and Berlin; through to the deeper, dubby, minimal sounds of London. He is renowned for groovy rhythms and an ever growing music collection accumulated on his travels.

    Previously Dan was highly regarded in the business support and start-ups arena. His rapid rise saw him become the youngest ever CEO of a British chamber of commerce at 25 years old. Dan’s speciality was developing innovative solutions to facilitate the growth of start-ups and member companies in Richmond upon Thames, London. He was instrumental in delivering many ground breaking initiatives across London before leaving to pursue his lifelong passions in music and filmmaking.

  • Art director, designer and studio head

    Wendy Tee is a London-based art director and designer, with expertise in visual content creation for digital and print. Her creative eye and attention to detail positively impacts every facet of the Forward Movement studio.

    Throughout her career, she has worked for esteemed fashion publications, advertising agencies and prestigious retail brands, with strong focus on the beauty and luxury lifestyle space, across multi platforms.

    Wendy has a Bachelor of Design degree (majoring in Graphics and Media). A perpetual dreamer and inspiration seeker, she is conceptually driven to deliver impactful designs in line with the aesthetic and vision of the brands she works with.

    Wendy founded Social Climbers Society as a way to introduce all of her worlds into one synergistic network where cross-pollination and collaboration can flourish.