Events Calendar
Check out our in-person and online events, masterclasses, social meets and skills workshops.
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![Artists meeting each other and networking @ Pirate Ridgewood, New York](https://www.datocms-assets.com/17746/1692374154-f223169.jpg?auto=format&w=1000)
AUX event London with Monty A. from Subtle
HostPirate
Every first Wednesday of the month at Pirate Dalston, 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. One AUX participant has the chance to take home £250 worth of Pirate studio credit. Each event features a special guest music industry host who will take part in a live Q&A.
The special guest host of this event is Artist Business Operations, Monty A. from Subtle.
Pirate Dalston
6-9pm BST
Free
![Nice Eziefula - Music Law](https://www.datocms-assets.com/17746/1692378570-nice-eziefula-photo.jpg?auto=format&w=1000)
Publishing and admin agreements - Music Law and Record Deals Series
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 agenda for 2024:
4th June - Management agreements
18th June - Recording and distribution agreements
9th July - Publishing and admin agreements
23rd July - Collaborations - producer deals, featured artist deals, co writer arrangements, agreeing song splits, beat packs / beat licensing
13th Aug - Brand partnerships
27th Aug - Demystifying music generating AI - explaining the legal/business issues and where you stand
Online
7-8pm BST
Free
![drummer at Pirate Studios](https://www.datocms-assets.com/17746/1712944076-reh3.jpg?auto=format&w=1000)
MIC Event - Dalston
HostPirate
UPDATE: Let's jam! At the end of this event, we will now host a jam and invite all performers, artists, bands and musicians to hop in and play a completely improvised jam. Everyone is invited. Bring your instruments and your creativity.
MIC is our new monthly event at Pirate Dalston, where our communal area becomes a performance stage for bands, soloists, instrumentalists, spoken word artists and more. If you're not in London, MIC is in Birmingham and coming to more Pirate cities soon.
Every other third Wednesday of the month from 6pm - 9pm, 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.
Perform one song — come prepared with original music or your spin on a cover.
Pirate Dalston
6-9pm BST
Free
![Artists setting up their instrument](https://www.datocms-assets.com/17746/1672924243-british-bands-thumb.jpg?auto=format&w=1000)
MIC Event - Birmingham
HostPirate
UPDATE: Let's jam! At the end of this event, we will now host a jam and invite all performers, artists, bands and musicians to hop in and play a completely improvised jam. Everyone is invited. Bring your instruments and your creativity.
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
![Nice Eziefula - Music Law](https://www.datocms-assets.com/17746/1692378570-nice-eziefula-photo.jpg?auto=format&w=1000)
Collaborations - Music Law and Record Deals Series with Nick Eziefula
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 agenda for 2024:
4th June - Management agreements
18th June - Recording and distribution agreements
9th July - Publishing and admin agreements
23rd July - Collaborations - producer deals, featured artist deals, co writer arrangements, agreeing song splits, beat packs / beat licensing
13th Aug - Brand partnerships
27th Aug - Demystifying music generating AI - explaining the legal/business issues and where you stand
Online
7-8pm BST
Free
![DJs in the Pirate Studios](https://www.datocms-assets.com/17746/1706786350-dj-events-la-footer.jpg?auto=format&dpr=0.17&w=1942)
OPEN SESSIONS Pirate Silver Lake sponsored by Nectar Hard Seltzer
HostPirate
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
![DJs in the Pirate Studios](https://www.datocms-assets.com/17746/1706786350-dj-events-la-footer.jpg?auto=format&dpr=0.17&w=1942)
Open Sessions - Bushwick
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 Bushwick
7 - 10 pm EDT
Free
![Learn to DJ](https://www.datocms-assets.com/17746/1699550177-dj-2-lessons-cat.jpg?auto=format&w=1000)
Open Sessions + Beginner DJ Workshop, Dalston
HostPirate + Youssef Boutayeb
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 now. The Beginner DJ Workshop is hosted by Youssef Boutayeb, a seasoned DJ and Music Technology educator with over 20 years of experience.
Pirate Dalston London
6-9 pm BST
Free
Don't Miss
AUX Events
![Woman recording and producing music @ Pirate Studios](https://www.datocms-assets.com/17746/1709112130-pro4.jpg?auto=format&w=1000)
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.
Upcoming Skill Sessions
![Music Law and Record Deals](https://www.datocms-assets.com/17746/1692378570-nice-eziefula-photo.jpg?auto=format)
Music Law and Record Deals
Host: Nick Eziefula (Simkins LLP)
Dates: June - August 2024
Location: Online
Best For: Producers and live artists
Get to grips with record, management and publishing deals and brand partnerships in a series of free online workshops with Nick Eziefula from the leading law firm Simkin LLP. Book your session here.