Art & Culture

KLAT TV Is Here: KLAT Magazine Hosts an Exclusive Dinner for Its Partners

10 January

Some moments aren’t about announcements or rollouts — they’re about pausing, taking stock, and reminding ourselves why we started.

Last Night, KLAT hosted a private dinner in Cardiff, bringing together close collaborators, partners, and contributors as the platform entered a more focused and structured phase of growth. The evening wasn’t about introducing something entirely new, but about formalising what had already been in motion — and setting a clearer direction for what comes next.

KLAT has long worked across digital storytelling, editorial and video-led content. KLAT TV marks the next stage of that journey: a consolidation of KLAT’s existing video output into a more intentional, scalable platform — designed to support long-term growth, clearer IP ownership, and international reach.

Following in the spirit of the Gaucho dinner held in 2023 — Dining with the Stars: KLAT Magazine’s Exclusive Affair, which celebrated the talents in Cardiff who have graced its pages and helped shape the platform since its inception — this 2026 gathering served as a moment of reflection and alignment. It was a chance to acknowledge the work already done, celebrate new partnerships, and bring the wider KLAT ecosystem into the same conversation.

The dinner also reflected KLAT’s expanding footprint.

While Cardiff remains the platform’s foundation, KLAT now operates across Manchester and New York, with collaborators and audiences extending well beyond Wales. KLAT TV doesn’t represent a shift away from KLAT’s original ethos, but rather a sharpening of it — placing greater emphasis on personality-led programming, conversation, humour, and real-life narratives that already sit at the heart of the brand’s content.

The guest list reflected that continuity.

Among those in attendance were Abs, host of Both Sides of the Foot; David, host of Chop It Up; and — creators whose shows have already contributed to KLAT’s video catalogue and helped define its tone and audience. They were joined by Bablu, Co-Creative Director of KLAT TV; Ogun, host of Ogun Speaks, Laurine, Creative Lead for Manchester; Meg, music journalist and photographer; Saheed, a key operational lead; and Bien and Kae, representing Incog — a collective embedded in digital culture and youth-led entertainment.

The dinner acknowledged the formal structuring of KLAT’s video arm — aligning collaborators, partners, and creatives around a shared vision for scale and sustainability.

Speaking during the evening, Editorial Director Taiye Omokore framed KLAT TV as an infrastructure decision rather than a creative experiment.

“We’ve already been producing video content at KLAT for some time,” he said. “KLAT TV is about giving that work a clearer home, stronger structure, and the ability to grow properly. It’s about building from Wales for the world — creating content that’s locally grounded but immediately understandable and relevant internationally.”

For Taiye, the move is explicitly strategic.

“At its core, KLAT TV is a long-term investment in creative infrastructure. Our aim is to build a system where young creatives can earn a living doing what they love — not through one-off moments, but through repeatable formats, clear IP, and platforms designed for longevity.”

The ambition is to close a gap that has long existed in the Welsh media landscape.

“Wales has exceptional talent,” he continued. “What’s been missing is a commercial framework that allows that talent to monetise, build careers, and compete on a global stage. KLAT exists to help build that framework.”

KLAT TV, then, becomes less about novelty and more about intention — a way of organising existing creative energy into something sustainable, legible, and scalable.

“We’re focused on working with young, like-minded creatives to build a powerhouse together,” Taiye added. “KLAT is not just a platform — it’s an operating system for modern creative culture. We’ll keep refining, evolving, and creating space for the next generation — not only in Wales, but internationally.”

With KLAT TV now operating across its own dedicated social platforms — and KLAT’s existing YouTube channel transitioning into the KLAT TV umbrella — the dinner acted as a quiet marker. Not a beginning, but a commitment.

A moment to acknowledge what’s already been built — and to move forward with greater clarity, structure, and ambition.