When Michael Fillon couldn’t find a punk scene in the UAE, he built one, launching a band, a zine, and a movement. In this talk, he shares how the DIY ethos of punk still fuels his work today as founder of creative agency Sputnik.
When Michael Fillon couldn’t find a punk scene in the UAE, he built one from scratch, launching a band, printing a zine, booking underground venues, and living the DIY ethos to its fullest. In this talk, Michael shares how that same punk mindset—resourceful, rebellious, and self-made, continues to shape his work today as the founder of creative agency Sputnik.
About the speaker
As the founder of one of the UAE’s first punk bands, he helped shape the local scene with pure DIY grit. Today, he brings that same rebellious energy to Sputnik, his creative agency that’s rewriting the rules of the industry.
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Lila Molino
Alserkal Avenue - Warehouse 18 - Al Quoz - Dubai
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
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