January hit the ground running for Support The Makers - from a last-minute pop up at the Shop with No Name to networking events, masterclasses, and the first Porty Festival ticket drop.

Read on for a roundup of everything we've been up to and what's coming up next.

As we close out 2025, our hearts are overflowing - with gratitude, with memories from countless incredible markets, and with pride as we celebrated a huge milestone… our 7th Birthday! 

A Community Celebration to Remember

Two days. Four venues. Over forty events. And one big beautiful vision that brought Portobello to life.

The very first Porty Festival took place in May, and we’re still feeling the buzz. Co-founded by Carmen from Support the Makers and Seb from Seb’s Urban Jungle, the weekend was a true collaboration—brought to life by a shared love for community, creativity and all things Porty.

With just a tiny budget but huge ambition, they rallied a town, gathered incredible local talent, and gave us a festival that felt like it had always belonged.