PRS Composers' Day
Join your fellow composers for an insightful day of free talks, networking and a live performance.
Taking place on 31 May at Stonecutters and Ropekeepers Studio (Woolwich Works, 11 No. 1 Street London SE18 6HD)
About this event
PRS Composers’ Day is a fantastic opportunity for the PRS classical community to come together. Composers will gain valuable insights from music industry leaders, have the chance to network with their peers and learn vital skills, such as how to approach ensembles and earn royalties through PRS.
Join us for a free afternoon of talks led by Jackie Newbould (Creative Producer - artist development and projects) and Aaron Holloway-Nahum (CEO, Artistic Director and Conductor, Riot Ensemble), followed by a live performance of new works by Slide Action.
What to expect at PRS Composers' Day
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Registration and welcome refreshments13:30-14:00 |
The practicalities of programming14:00-14:30 Artistic Director Aaron Holloway-Nahum discusses how the practicalities of programming can impact composers. What gets played and why? What can composers do to get their music ‘out there’? |
Strategy: curating and creating a universe14:30-15:15 A panel featuring Jackie Newbould (Creative producer – artist development & projects), Aaron Holloway-Nahum (CEO, Artistic Director & Conductor, Riot Ensemble), Sarah Gee (Chief Executive – Spitalfields Music) and John Harris (CEO and Artistic Director, Red Note Ensemble and Festival Director, New Music Dublin) |
Break15:15-15:30 Refreshments served in the Ropekeepers studio |
Finding a life for your work15:30-16:15
A panel featuring Jackie Newbould (Creative producer – artist development & projects), Aaron Holloway-Nahum (CEO, Artistic Director & Conductor, Riot Ensemble), Sarah Gee (Chief Executive – Spitalfields Music), John Harris (CEO and Artistic Director, Red Note Ensemble and Festival Director, New Music Dublin) and Josh Cirtina (Slide Action) |
Rights and Royalties16:15-16:45 Daniel Lewis (Classical Relationship Manager, PRS for Music) discusses the different types of rights income composers are entitled to and shares advice on maximising your earnings from copyright |
Break16:45-17:30 Refreshments served in the Ropekeepers studio |
Slide Action in concert17:30–18:30 The multi award-winning trombone quartet will perform some of their favourite contemporary works https://slideaction.co.uk |
Networking Drinks18:30–19:30 Come and meet Slide Action and network with senior industry leaders and your peers |
Further information
PRS Composers’ Day will be held at the Stonecutters and Ropekeepers studio at Woolwich Works. Access is via a lift or stairs adjacent to the ground floor café-bar, where there are also gender-neutral and accessible toilets. There is an accessible shower and toilet next to the studio.
Getting there
By train / London Underground: Woolwich Works is a three-minute walk from Woolwich Station (Elizabeth Line) and a seven-minute walk from Woolwich Arsenal Station (DLR, National Rail).
By bus: the Plumstead Road, Woolwich New Road or Burrage Road stops are within a 10-minute walk of the venue and are serviced by the following routes: 51, 96, 122, 161, 177, 180 and 244.
By bike: nearby bike racks are situated outside the House of Denna café at the end of No. 1 Street, and outside the Royal Arsenal Waterside Concierge on Artillery Square.
Contact us
If you have any accessibility requirements or questions regarding PRS Composers’ Day, please contact daniel.lewis@prsformusic.com.
