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.

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.

Mint Festival - Main Stage DJ Performance

EVENTS CALENDAR

March

Tomorrow's Sound Pop Up

DATE: 29 February - 2 March
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Secret Venue - Shoreditch

Attend our ‘Tomorrow’s Sound’ Pirate Residency pop-up at a secret location in Shoreditch from Feb 29 - Mar 2nd. Each day will feature DJ sets from previous Pirate Residency winners + some very special guests.

Book Your Place here

Tomorrow's Sound Showcase Live Event

DATE: 1 March
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Secret Venue - Shoreditch

To celebrate our Pirate Residency DJ pop-up, we’re hosting an exclusive live showcase event at a secret location in Shoreditch, featuring live performances from the artists using Pirate to shape the sound of tomorrow.

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AUX Event New York with Special Guests

DATE: Every first Wednesday of the month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Gowanus

Want to test your new music in a new setting? AUX is like an open mic night for your songs and beats. From 6-9pm

Book My Place

AUX Event London - Special Event

DATE: 20 March
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Dalston

Want to test your new music in a new setting? AUX is like an open mic night for your songs and beats. From 6-9pm

Book My Place

MIC event, Pirate Dalston

DATE: 13 March, 15 May
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Dalston

MIC is our new event series where we invite an audience into our largest rehearsal studio for stripped-back performances.

Book My Place

Open Sessions + DJ Workshop - Pirate Dalston

DATE: Last Wednesday of each month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Dalston

From 6-9pm, we open the doors to our DJ studios and DJs of all levels and all genres are welcome to come and play

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Birmingham Launch

DATE: Last Thursday of each month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Birmingham

From 6-9pm, we open the doors to our DJ studios and DJs of all levels and all genres are welcome to come and play

Book My Place

Norwich Jam Night

DATE: Every last Thursday of the month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Norwich

From 6-9pm, we open the doors to our band rehearsal studios, providing drum kits, amps and microphones. All levels and all genres are welcome to come and play

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Pirate Gowanus

DATE: Last Thursday of each month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Gowanus

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

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Pirate West Adams

DATE: Last Thursday of the month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate West Adams

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

Book My Place

April

AUX Event London with Special Guests

DATE: Every first Wednesday of the month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Dalston

Want to test your new music in a new setting? AUX is like an open mic night for your songs and beats. From 6-9pm

Book My Place

AUX Event New York with Special Guests

DATE: Every first Wednesday of the month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Gowanus

Want to test your new music in a new setting? AUX is like an open mic night for your songs and beats. From 6-9pm

Book My Place

AMP event, Pirate Dalston

DATE: 17 April, 19 June
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Dalston

AMP is our brand new event series where we invite an audience into our largest rehearsal studio for live band performances.

Book My Place

AMP event, Pirate Birmingham

DATE: 17 April, 19 June
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Birmingham

AMP is our brand new event series where we invite an audience into our largest rehearsal studio for live band performances.

Book My Place

AMP event, Pirate New York (New Launch)

DATE: 17 April, 19 June
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Birmingham

AMP is our brand new event series where we invite an audience into our largest rehearsal studio for live band performances.

Book My Place

AMP event, Pirate West Adams (New Launch)

DATE: 17 April, 19 June
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate West Adams

AMP is our brand new event series where we invite an audience into our largest rehearsal studio for live band performances.

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Pirate Dalston

DATE: Last Wednesday of each month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Dalston

From 6-9pm, we open the doors to our DJ studios and DJs of all levels and all genres are welcome to come and play

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Birmingham

DATE: Last Wednesday of each month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Birmingham

From 6-9pm, we open the doors to our DJ studios and DJs of all levels and all genres are welcome to come and play

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Pirate Gowanus

DATE: Last Thursday of each month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Gowanus

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

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Pirate West Adams

DATE: Last Thursday of the month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate West Adams

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

Book My Place

May

Virtuoso - Online Learning

Elevate your skills with 4 free tailored music courses from Virtuoso. Whether you want to boost your productivity or master new studio skills, level-up with professional coaching.

Check out more here

AUX Event London with Special Guests

DATE: Every first Wednesday of the month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Dalston

Want to test your new music in a new setting? AUX is like an open mic night for your songs and beats. From 6-9pm

Book My Place

AUX Event New York with Special Guests

DATE: Every first Wednesday of the month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Gowanus

Want to test your new music in a new setting? AUX is like an open mic night for your songs and beats. From 6-9pm

Book My Place

MIC event, Pirate Dalston

DATE: 13 March, 15 May
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Dalston

MIC is our new event series where we invite an audience into our largest rehearsal studio for stripped-back performances.

Book My Place

MIC event, Pirate Birmingham

DATE: 15 May
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Birmingham

MIC is our new event series where we invite an audience into our largest rehearsal studio for stripped-back performances.

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Pirate Dalston

DATE: Last Wednesday of each month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Dalston

From 6-9pm, we open the doors to our DJ studios and DJs of all levels and all genres are welcome to come and play

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Birmingham

DATE: Last Wednesday of each month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Birmingham

From 6-9pm, we open the doors to our DJ studios and DJs of all levels and all genres are welcome to come and play

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Pirate Gowanus

DATE: Last Thursday of each month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Gowanus

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

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Pirate West Adams

DATE: Last Thursday of the month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate West Adams

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

Book My Place

June

AUX Event London with Special Guests

DATE: Every first Wednesday of the month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Dalston

Want to test your new music in a new setting? AUX is like an open mic night for your songs and beats. From 6-9pm

Book My Place

AUX Event New York with Special Guests

DATE: Every first Wednesday of the month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Gowanus

Want to test your new music in a new setting? AUX is like an open mic night for your songs and beats. From 6-9pm

Book My Place

AMP event, Pirate Dalston

DATE: 17 April, 19 June
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Dalston

AMP is our brand new event series where we invite an audience into our largest rehearsal studio for live band performances.

Book My Place

AMP event, Pirate Birmingham

DATE: 17 April, 19 June
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Birmingham

AMP is our brand new event series where we invite an audience into our largest rehearsal studio for live band performances.

Book My Place

AMP event, Pirate New York (New Launch)

DATE: 17 April, 19 June
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Birmingham

AMP is our brand new event series where we invite an audience into our largest rehearsal studio for live band performances.

Book My Place

AMP event, Pirate West Adams (New Launch)

DATE: 17 April, 19 June
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate West Adams

AMP is our brand new event series where we invite an audience into our largest rehearsal studio for live band performances.

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Pirate Dalston

DATE: Last Wednesday of each month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Dalston

From 6-9pm, we open the doors to our DJ studios and DJs of all levels and all genres are welcome to come and play

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Birmingham

DATE: Last Wednesday of each month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Birmingham

From 6-9pm, we open the doors to our DJ studios and DJs of all levels and all genres are welcome to come and play

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Pirate Gowanus

DATE: Last Thursday of each month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate Gowanus

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

Book My Place

Open Sessions - Pirate West Adams

DATE: Last Thursday of the month
HOST: Pirate
LOCATION: Pirate West Adams

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

Book My Place

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Upcoming Career Workshops

On Demand Access

Host: Virtuoso
Dates: On-demand
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Choose from 4 free Virtuoso courses tackling productivity, performance anxiety, DJing or music production. Tutors include artists Yousef, Hodge and Elijah and therapists Matthew Benjamin and Belinda Matwali.

Upcoming Skill Sessions

On Demand Access

Host: Virtuoso
Dates: On-demand
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Upcoming Networking Events

OPEN SESSIONS

Host: Pirate
Dates: Monthly
Location: Pirate Dalston, Pirate Gowanus, Pirate West Adams
Best For: DJs

Bring a USB and hop on the decks at our free monthly parties in London, NYC and LA — sign up in person for a 20-minute set. Not quite ready to take the stage? Come hang out.

NORWICH JAM NIGHT

Host: Pirate
Dates: Monthly
Location: Pirate Norwich
Best For: All artists

We're calling all musicians and vocalists to an extra special live band jam night. We're opening the doors to our band rehearsal studios, providing drum kits, amps and microphones.

AUX

Host: Special guests
Dates: Monthly
Location: Pirate Dalston
Best For: Producers

AUX is our monthly event for artists to showcase new music. The stage is yours, and there will be an audience vote for the best track. One winner will get £250 studio credit each time.

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Past Events

Music Law and Legal Training

Host: Nick Eziefula (Simkins LLP)
Dates: Dec 6–Dec 13
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.

Synthesis in Music Production

Host: Xylo Aria (MPW)
Date: Nov 28
Location: Online
Best For: Producers

Join Music Production for Women’s free workshop on synthesis. Unlock sound generation's power and learn to shape unique sonic landscapes. Ideal for new music producers.

A&R Feedback Session w/ Mike Murphy (Ditto)

Host: Mike Murphy (Ditto)
Date: Nov 30
Location: Online
Best For: Artists that make indie/rock music

Mike Murphy from Ditto Music will be listening to 10 tracks live during this online feedback session.

Content Creation Masterclass

Host: Ayaz (All About Helping)
Date: Nov 23
Location: Pirate Dalston
Best For: All artists

Learn to craft high-impact Reels and TikTok videos. Discover the art of capturing professional-looking content using only an iPhone, a mini tripod and a light.

A&R Feedback Session w/ Amber McKinney (0207 Def Jam)

Host: Amber McKinney (0207 Def Jam)
Date: Nov 15
Location: Online
Best For: Artists that make Hip Hop, Drill, Rap, R&B and alternative music

Amber McKinney from 0207 Def Jam will be listening to 10 tracks live during this online feedback session.

AUX Event with Special Guest Josh Mason

Host: Josh Mason
Date: Nov 8
Location: Pirate Dalston
Best For: Producers and recording artists

AUX is our monthly event for artists to showcase new music. The stage is yours, and there will be an audience vote for the best track. One winner will get £250 studio credit each time.

AMEX GOLD UNSIGNED

Host: AMEX GOLD Unsigned
Entries close: October 29
Best For: UK-based artists

Enter Amex Gold Unsigned for the chance to win amazing opportunities, from festival and tour slots to sync deals, A&R support, mentorship, studio time and playing the biggest gig of your life (so far).

UK exclusive

Supercharge Your Instagram Stories

Host: Ayaz (All About Helping)
Date: Nov 7
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Ayaz will conduct a live demo on how to use advanced features to improve your Instagram stories, along with tips on what to share and when.

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.

Steal These Viral Headlines and Hooks… To Reach 10K Views

Host: Ayaz (All About Helping)
Date: Oct 10
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Join Ayaz in this masterclass as he unveils the 3 key elements behind impactful content creation for TikTok and Instagram. Essential if your videos are getting stuck at 200 views.

Music Supervision and A&R

Host: Navneet Hans (Parachute)
Dates: Sep 13–Nov 8
Location: Online, Pirate Dalston
Best For: All artists

Navneet Hans from the dance label Parachute guides us through her journey from Music Supervisor to record label A&R in a one-off masterclass. She'll also lead feedback sessions for your dance tracks.

Music Business Series

Host: Katty Lange (Triangle)
Dates: Aug 23–Oct 11
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Join Katty Lange, co-founder of Triangle Agency, as she shares industry hacks from over 20 years in electronic music. Workshop topics include: how to get a manager or agent and expanding your network.

Music Registration: Making Money Forever w Subtle

Host: Subtle
Date: Oct 5
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Subtle takes us through registering your music on all PROs ensuring you always have an income from your releases. Take notes.

Performance Techniques

Host: ESMAF
Date: Sep 27, Oct 25
Location: Pirate Bushwick
Best For: All artists

Meet the team behind NYC’s Empire State Music & Arts Festival at their masterclass in Brooklyn. Learn how to entertain an audience and gain industry attention.

Get Club Ready

Host: Crossfader
Dates: Sep 4–⁠Sep 18
Location: Online
Best For: DJs

Crossfader's Jamie Hartley will cover how to use industry-standard equipment, creative mixing, genre-based blending and more in a series of DJ workshops suitable for beginners.

MIC

Host: Pirate
Dates: Monthly
Location: Pirate Birmingham
Best For: All artists

We're calling all musicians and vocalists to an extra special live band jam night. We're opening the doors to our band rehearsal studios, providing drum kits, amps and microphones.

Sustaining A Career In Live Music

Host: Earth Agency
Date: Sep 12
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Join the team from the iconic London-based agency, Earth, for a one-off online masterclass. An agent with over 20 years experience will share their top tips for artists. Take notes.

Signing Artists And Releasing Music At Major Labels

Host: Amber McKinney (0207 Def Jam)
Date: Aug 29
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Join Amber as she explains how major labels operate. Discover what execs are really looking for and gain insight into the workings of a global single release campaign before you embark on your own.

Grow Followers, Create Fans, Sell To Superfans

Host: Ayaz (All About Helping)
Date: Sep 5
Location: Online
Best For: All artists

Discover the formula for maximising Instagram and TikTok with Ayaz's debut masterclass. Learn the 'Upside Down Triangle' method used by successful musicians to attract, engage and monetise fans.

How To Produce A Track Like Miley Cyrus

Host: MPW
Dates: Bi-monthly
Location: Online
Best For: Producers

Bi-monthly, join Music Production For Women as they break down the beats in your favourite artists' tracks. Next up, learn how to produce a track like Miley Cyrus.

Norwich Jam Night

Host: Pirate
Location: Pirate Norwich
Best For: All artists

We're calling all musicians and vocalists to an extra special live band jam night. We're opening the doors to our band rehearsal studios, providing drum kits, amps and microphones.

How To Get Bookings

Host: Katty Lange (Triangle)
Location: Online
Best For: Artists looking for gigs

Katty unveils the intricacies of the booking industry in this workshop. Acquire practical tips on establishing promoter relationships, effective project pitching and strategies to secure more bookings for yourself.