Kelvyn Gardner License This! 2021

KELVYN GARDEN LICENSE THIS! - 2021

We are thrilled to be on the judging panel for the Kelvyn Gardner License This! Competition 2021. ‘Shining a light on product inventors or designers, the competition is a valuable springboard for those just entering the licensing world’. If you have never had your work licensed before then this competition is for you!

It’s a great way to put yourself out there and receive helpful advice. Organised by the amazing team at BLE - Brand Licensing Europe prizes include a free stand at next year’s Brand Licensing Europe. Entries are closing on Monday 11 October so apply here before Monday and be in with a chance of being shortlisted to pitch live in front of an industry panel.

The award is named in memory of Kelvyn Gardner who sadly passed away suddenly in January. A wonderful tribute to Kelvyn who contributed so much to the licensing industry.

Over the past four years of being on the judging panel, I have seen artists with many different styles secure licensing deals and agents through their involvement in the competition. It’s a great way to get publicity and make connections within this exciting industry.

License This! is always a highlight in my calendar. It’s wonderful to exchange insights with our panel of experts and see fresh new ideas coming through from the next generation of artists and brands.

It’s a life-changing experience to take part in the Kelvyn Gardner License This!

The results will be revealed at Brand Licensing Europe on Friday 19th November 2021.

License This! 2019 - Jehane Ltd director Jehane Boden Spiers (third from right) with fellow judges including Kelvyn Gardner (shown central) wearing his signature tie-dye jackets, in memory.