the sessions
There are very few places where people can sit in a room and hear from specialists on how things are truly built.
Not the public version, not the edited version..the version that sits underneath.
The sessions are designed to create that space.
Every House Session runs the same way.
One guest. Someone who has built something, learned something hard,
or navigated something you are currently navigating yourself.
They talk about it honestly, not the polished version, the real one.
Then the room opens up. Questions, conversation, connection.
You do not sit and listen, you participate.
Sessions typically run for two hours. To be honest, they end when they end.
MUSIC INDUSTRY
House Session 03
Inside Broadcast: Media, Sport and building global audiences
What does it take to build audiences, create valuable content and stay relevant in a world where media is changing faster than ever?
For more than three decades, Charles Balchin has worked at the heart of sports broadcasting, production and media, including senior leadership roles within IMG for over 13 years; one of the world’s most influential sports, media and entertainment companies.
In this House Session, Charles shared insights from a career spent working behind some of the industry’s biggest events and productions. From traditional broadcasting to streaming, media rights, content creation and audience growth, we explored how the sports media landscape has evolved and where it is heading next.
Date
16 / 07 / 2026
“I had the chance to attend the session In Conversation with Mike Smith. Mike spoke honestly about the brutal and beautiful realities of pursuing a career in music and to be honest I found this conversation to be life affirming and extremely forthcoming. Thank you to House of the Broken Line for cultivating a community of artists and entrepreneurs right on our doorstep.”
MUSIC INDUSTRY
House Session 02 - Mike Smith
This session explored how Team GB operates in practice, from the structure of Olympic programmes to the realities of funding, preparation, and performance.
The conversation moved beyond the surface, looking at how Olympic cycles are built, the role of fundraising within that system, and how the Olympic Association balances performance with commercial relationships and long-term strategy.
We also discussed the preparations for the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, Los Angeles 2028.
The format was informal and intentionally limited to a small group.
In Attendance
Attendees ranged from a former Team GB athlete, a Padel Club Manager, an international fashion designer, a Comedian, an events manager, a therapist, a youth charity founder and more.
Date
20 / 05 / 2026
SPORT
House Session 01
The Olympic Association
This session explored how Team GB operates in practice, from the structure of Olympic programmes to the realities of funding, preparation, and performance.
The conversation moved beyond the surface, looking at how Olympic cycles are built, the role of fundraising within that system, and how the Olympic Association balances performance with commercial relationships and long-term strategy.
We also discussed the preparations for the Games of the XXXIV Olympiad, Los Angeles 2028.
The format was informal and intentionally limited to a small group.
In Attendance
Attendees ranged from a former Team GB athlete, a Padel Club Manager, an international fashion designer, a Comedian, an events manager, a therapist, a youth charity founder and more.
Date
20 / 05 / 2026
access
Places are limited.
Each session is released individually. There is no open calendar.
what happens?
A small, in-room series of conversations.
Each session brings together a limited group of people, typically no more than twelve with one guest whose perspective is grounded in practice. The format is simple. A focused conversation, followed by time to sit with it, question it, and discuss.
who are the House Sessions for?
Business operators, thinkers and the ambitious.
People who are not looking for motivation, but for clarity. Who understand that progress is often less about more input, and more about seeing things properly. The group is kept deliberately small for that reason.
what is the format?
Evening sessions, held in a private setting.
Arrival is informal. The conversation runs for approximately one hour, followed by time to continue it in the room. Some sessions are held in person with the guest present. Others are hosted via a live connection, depending on availability. The format remains consistent.
What Sets Our House Apart
01 / Network and Access
02 / Industry Guests
