PRS Composers' Day Manchester
The PRS Composers’ Day is an annual event for the classical community. This years’ edition is supported by the Ivors Academy and Musicians Union and will take place in Manchester. We will be joined by colleagues from the local music industry including The Halle Orchestra, Riot Ensemble and Manchester Camerata.
Join your fellow composers for an insightful day of free talks and networking.
31 October
Carole Nash Recital Room, Royal Northern College of Music
2-7pm
Hear from senior music industry figures about how artistic decisions are made, commissioning, and how composers can build relationships with orchestras and ensembles.
Speakers:
- Aaron Holloway-Nahum (CEO & Co-Artistic Director, Riot Ensemble)
- Anna Hirst (Director of Artistic Planning, Halle Orchestra)
- Emily Howard (Composer and Board Director, Ivors Academy)
- Clara Marshall Cawley (Head of Artistic Planning, Manchester Camerata)
Local networks are incredibly important when building a career as a composer. This session will explore how to build from the ground up, and the funding support available for composers.
Speakers:
- Aaron Holloway-Nahum (CEO & Co-Artistic Director, Riot Ensemble)
- Jeanette Szeto (Violist and Creative Director, Valette Ensemble)
- Elizabeth Sills (Grants and Programmes Manager, PRS Foundation)
Rights form the basis of many income streams for composers – from hire fees to live performance royalties. Hear from the experts about how to make the most of your rights, and best practice for negotiation when working with commissioners.
Speakers:
- Daniel Lewis (Classical Relationship Manager, PRS for Music)
- Kelly Wood (National Organiser for Live, Theatre & Music Writers, Musicians’ Union)
- Julia Snowden (Promotion Manager, Wise Music Group)
- Carmel Smickersgill (Composer and Performer)
