Our Events & Workshops
SKILL SESSIONS
Get technical coaching from some of the best in the game through free skill sessions at Pirate and online.
CAREER WORKSHOPS
Join our career workshops to unlock trade secrets from leaders in music journalism, music law and A&R.
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.
- May
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- Jul
- Aug
- 14th May
- 4th June
- 18th June
- 9th July
AUX Event - Gowanus, NYC
HostPirate
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.
Pirate Gowanus
6-9pm EDT
Free
AUX event London with Aziza Hassen, A&R at Platoon
HostPirate
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.
Pirate Dalston
6-9pm BST
Free
Music Law and Record Deals with Nick Eziefula @ Simkins LLP
HostNick 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
Online
7-8pm BST
Free
MIC event launch, Pirate Dalston
HostPirate
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.
Pirate Dalston
6-9pm BST
Free
MIC Event Launch - Gowanus, NYC
HostPirate
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.
Pirate Gowanus, New York
6-9pm EDT
Free
MIC Event - Birmingham
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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.
Pirate Birmingham
6-9pm BST
Free
MIC Event Launch - West Adams, LA
HostPirate
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.
Pirate West Adams, Los Angeles
7-10pm GMT-7
Free
A&R Feedback Sessions: Dance and Alternative with Laura Arowolo EMI Records
HostPirate
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.
Online
7-8pm BST
Free
Wile Out x On Your Gaydar OPEN SESSIONS takeover
HostPirate
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.
Pirate Birmingham
7 - 10 pm BST
Free
Open Sessions Dalston + Beginner DJ Workshop
HostPirate + 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.
Pirate Dalston, London
6-9 pm BST
Free
Open Sessions - Gowanus
HostPirate
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.
Pirate Gowanus
7 - 10 pm EDT
Free
OPEN SESSIONS Pirate Silver Lake sponsored by Nectar Hard Seltzer
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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.
Pirate Silver Lake, Los Angeles
7 - 10 pm PDT
Free
Don't Miss
AUX Events
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.