Our Events & Workshops

SKILL SESSIONS

SKILL SESSIONS

Get technical coaching from some of the best in the game through free skill sessions at Pirate and online.

CAREER WORKSHOPS

CAREER WORKSHOPS

Join our career workshops to unlock trade secrets from leaders in music journalism, music law and A&R.

NETWORKING EVENTS

NETWORKING EVENTS

Meet other artists, share your music and get feedback at our community-fueled networking events.

Events Calendar

Check out our in-person and online events, masterclasses, social meets and skills workshops.

  • Artists at an event @ Pirate Ridgewood, New York

    AUX Event Birmingham w. Special Guests

    Host

    Pirate

    Want to test your new music in a new setting? AUX is like an open mic night but for your songs and beats. Join us on the first Wednesday of every month

    Location

    Pirate Birmingham

    Time

    6-9pm BST

    Price

    Free

  • Artists meeting each other and networking @ Pirate Ridgewood, New York

    AUX Event - Gowanus, NYC

    Host

    Pirate

    Every first Wednesday of every other month at Pirate Gowanus, Pirate hosts AUX, our monthly music-sharing and networking event. Recording artists and producers are invited to play their original music in front of an audience full of other artists, producers and music industry professionals.

    The audience votes for their favorite track and one AUX participant takes home $250 worth of Pirate studio credit.

    Location

    Pirate Gowanus

    Time

    6-9pm EDT

    Price

    Free

  • Artists meeting each other and networking @ Pirate Ridgewood, New York

    AUX event London with Aziza Hassen, A&R at Platoon

    Host

    Pirate

    SOLD OUT - Please join the waiting list now to be informed when tickets become available.

    NO SIGN UP, NO ENTRY - Only those with tickets and on the waiting list will be permitted entry. We ask for all guests to provide contact details in case of emergencies and to ensure the safety of all attendees.

    May's special guest A&R host is Aziza Hassen, A&R and Project Manager at Platoon. Aziza has worked with notable talents such as Ayra Starr, Nines, Teni, Adekunle Gold, Steffon Don, Ms Banks, NSG, ShaSimone, M1onthebeat and is currently developing upcoming rapper Proph.

    Location

    Pirate Dalston

    Time

    6-9pm BST

    Price

    Free

  • Nice Eziefula - Music Law

    Music Law and Record Deals with Nick Eziefula @ Simkins LLP

    Host

    Nick Eziefula

    The popular Music Law series is back! One of the entertainment industry's leading lawyers, partner at Simkins LLP and rapper, Nick Eziefula aka Essa presents this 4 part Music Law and Record Deals series. This is your opportunity to learn everything you need to know about legal terms in music, negotiating your contracts, what you are entitled to and more.

    Sessions 5 - 8 agenda to be announced soon

    • 14th May
    • 4th June
    • 18th June
    • 9th July
    Location

    Online

    Time

    7-8pm BST

    Price

    Free

  • drummer at Pirate Studios

    MIC event launch, Pirate Dalston

    Host

    Pirate

    MIC is our new monthly event at Pirate Dalston, where our communal area becomes a performance stage for soloists, vocal groups and instrumentalists. Participate as a performer or an audience member for free, it's a great chance to connect with the artists who share your London studios.

    Performers can sign up and perform one song— come prepared with original music or your spin on a cover.

    Location

    Pirate Dalston

    Time

    6-9pm BST

    Price

    Free

  • Artists setting up their instrument

    MIC Event Launch - Gowanus, NYC

    Host

    Pirate

    MIC is our new intimate open mic event at Pirate Gowanus, where our largest rehearsal studio becomes an intimate stage for soloists, vocal groups and instrumentalists.

    Every other third Wednesday of the month from 6pm - 9pm, sign up to participate as a performer or an audience member for free. It's a great chance to connect with the artists and discover new talent local to you. Perform original music or your spin on a cover.

    Location

    Pirate Gowanus, New York

    Time

    6-9pm EDT

    Price

    Free

  • Artists setting up their instrument

    MIC Event - Birmingham

    Host

    Pirate

    MIC is our new monthly event at Pirate Birmingham, where our largest rehearsal studio becomes an intimate stage for soloists, vocal groups and instrumentalists.

    Every other third Wednesday of the month from 6pm - 9pm, sign up to participate as a performer or an audience member for free.

    Location

    Pirate Birmingham

    Time

    6-9pm BST

    Price

    Free

  • Artists setting up their instrument

    MIC Event Launch - West Adams, LA

    Host

    Pirate

    Launching May 15th, MIC is our new intimate open mic event at Pirate West Adams, where our largest rehearsal studio becomes an intimate stage for soloists, vocal groups and instrumentalists.

    Every other third Wednesday of the month from 6pm - 9pm, sign up to participate as a performer or an audience member for free. 

    Location

    Pirate West Adams, Los Angeles

    Time

    7-10pm GMT-7

    Price

    Free

  • Laura Arowolo (EMI) - Press Photo

    A&R Feedback Sessions: Dance and Alternative with Laura Arowolo EMI Records

    Host

    Pirate

    Our infamous A&R Feedback sessions are back! Once a month, we invite all artists and producers to submit their music for a chance to have a major label A&R listen and give feedback live on this online call.

    This session is hosted by A&R and DJ, Laura Arowolo from EMI Recording (UMG) and we are listening to tracks from Dance, Electronic and Alternative artists and producers. 

    Location

    Online

    Time

    7-8pm BST

    Price

    Free

  • DJ decks

    Wile Out x On Your Gaydar OPEN SESSIONS takeover

    Host

    Pirate

    Join us for this speciali edition OPEN SESSIONS event hosted by Wile Out x On Your Gaydar, May 23rd from 7pm - 10pm.

    Ushering us into the Birmingham Pride weekend, we're honouring the Queer, Trans and Non-binary talent and allies in our studios and surrounding community by partnering with two incredible Birmingham-based organisations to throw an unmissable Pride warmup party.

    Location

    Pirate Birmingham

    Time

    7 - 10 pm BST

    Price

    Free

  • Learn to DJ

    Open Sessions Dalston + Beginner DJ Workshop

    Host

    Pirate + Areola Grande Latte

    Every last Wednesday of each month, we open the doors to our DJ studios and DJs of all levels and all genres are welcome to come and play B2B. When you arrive, sign up for your 15 min set and show us your best blends.

    If you are a beginner DJ and would like to learn how to mix, register your spot on our Beginner DJ workshop hosted by Pirate ambassador, Areola Grande Latte. Places are limited so grab them whilst they're available.

    Location

    Pirate Dalston, London

    Time

    6-9 pm BST

    Price

    Free

  • DJs in the Pirate Studios

    Open Sessions - Gowanus

    Host

    Pirate

    Every last Thursday of each month, from 7PM-10PM EDT, we open the doors to our DJ studios and DJs of all levels and all genres are welcome to come and play B2B. When you arrive, sign up for your 15 min set show us your best blends.

    FREE DRINKS will be provided courtesy of sponsors, Downeast Cider.

    Location

    Pirate Gowanus

    Time

    7 - 10 pm EDT

    Price

    Free

  • DJs in the Pirate Studios

    OPEN SESSIONS Pirate Silver Lake sponsored by Nectar Hard Seltzer

    Host

    Pirate

    Pirate invites you to our very own Open Sessions event in Gowanus.

    You are invited to our very own DJ open decks event now held in our Silver Lake studios, in Los Angeles.

    Every last Thursday of the month, from 7-10pm, we open the doors to our DJ studios and DJs of all levels and all genres are welcome to come and play B2B. When you arrive, sign up for your 15 min set show us your best blends.

    Location

    Pirate Silver Lake, Los Angeles

    Time

    7 - 10 pm PDT

    Price

    Free

  • DJs at the Pirate Studios

    Open Sessions - West Adams

    Host

    Pirate

    Every last Thursday of each month, we open the doors to our DJ studios and DJs of all levels and all genres are welcome to come and play

    Location

    Pirate West Adams

    Time

    7 - 10 pm PT

    Price

    Free

Don't Miss

AUX Events

Woman recording and producing music @ Pirate Studios

Host: Special guests
Dates: First Wednesday of every month
Location: Pirate Dalston, Pirate Gowanus
Best For: Artists

 AUX is our new monthly event in London & New York. Artists are invited to take the stage and present their music to an audience, followed by feedback and a Q&A with our industry experts. 


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