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EVENTS

Meet other artists and share music at our community-fueled events — DJ at the next Open Sessions, submit a track for A&R feedback and more.

WORKSHOPS

Join skill sessions and workshops with industry leaders and touring artists. Get free technical and career coaching from the best in the game.

GIGS & AIRPLAY

Play on iconic radio stations and at festivals and venues globally. With opportunities for artists of every genre and discipline, see what’s on offer.

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The Artist Starter Pack

Host: Laura Arowolo (EMI)
Dates: Sep 4–Oct 24
Location: Online, Pirate Dalston
Best For: All artists

Lawyer, journalist and A&R, Laura Arowolo, will lead a workshop on making music your career, focusing on creating your own opportunities. She will also host music feedback sessions online and at Pirate Dalston.

Social Media Strategy and Content Creation

Host: Ayaz (All About Helping)
Dates: Sep 5–Nov 23
Location: Online, Pirate Dalston
Best For: All artists

Ayaz, founder of the 'All About Helping' music marketing podcast, presents a 6-part series of online masterclasses and in-person workshops on social media strategy and content creation.

Inside Record And Distribution Deals

Host: Nick Eziefula
Date: Nov 2
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Explore different record and distribution deals with Nick Eziefula from leading law firm Simkin LLP – discover the best possible deal for you and avoid common mistakes.

Workshop hosted @ Pirate Ridgewood, New York

Events & Workshops

Educators and industry experts will lead a new programme of free workshops at Pirate locations and online.

In addition to our usual Open Sessions music and networking nights, we will be offering insights from some of the industry’s brightest minds, including Katty Lange’s Music Business Series, Amber McKinney’s A&R Sessions and a special talk by Earth Agency. New technical workshops will be presented by Crossfader, Music Production For Women and Empire State Music and Arts Festival.

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Podcast and Radio opportunity @ Pirate Studios

Gigs & Radio

Perform at Pirate events, gigs and festivals globally, or apply to have your music played on our partner radio stations.

We collaborate with music festivals, venues and radio stations across the UK, US and Germany, providing more artists with the chance to showcase their music. Gig opportunities are introduced sporadically throughout the year as events are scheduled. Previously, artists have successfully applied to play at the likes of AVA Club in Berlin and Printworks in London.

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SPOTLIGHT: AUX EVENTS

Host: AUX
Dates: Sep 15–Nov 1
Location: Pirate Dalston
Best for: All artists

AUX is our new monthly event in London. Artists are invited to take the aux for 5 minutes and present their music to an audience, followed by feedback and a Q&A with our industry experts.

Amber MicKinney - 0207 DefJam
Laura Arowolo - EMI Records
Nanveet Hans - Parachute/Virgin Music

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ONE-ON-ONE LESSONS

Need lessons? Our music teachers are available at your local Pirate or online. Start shredding with guitar lessons, crack Ableton with a tailored music production course or master the art of beatmatching in private DJ lessons.

If you’re an expert already, register to become a music teacher and start earning.

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