PRS Members' Day at Sound of Belfast

Want to understand how to make money from your music, build your network and explore funding that could support your next step?

Join us on Tuesday 10 November at Oh Yeah Music Centre for PRS Members’ Day at Sound of Belfast – a free to attend day of industry insight, education and networking opportunities to help you take the next steps in your career.

Listen to panel discussions with industry experts, find out more about PRS’s role in the music ecosystem and connect with organisations and individuals from the wider industry.

Plus, enjoy an evening drinks reception and live music from artists participating in Scratch My Progress, Northern Ireland's talent development partner programme.

Not a PRS member? Members’ Day at Sound of Belfast is open to both PRS and non-PRS members. All are welcome and encouraged to find out more about what we do.

Running order

1:30pm | Doors Open & Networking

Registration and networking opportunities.

2:30pm | Panel Discussion: Grow your career with PRS for Music

Panellists: Elaine Allan (Head of Strategic Partnerships), Tony Barton (Director of Writer Relations), Lucy Tamboura (Senior Relationship Manager, Live), Meg Harding (Public Affairs Manager)

Hear from PRS leadership to learn more about how we work to support music creators, respond to industry challenges and help members build their careers.

 3:30pm | Comfort Break

3:45pm | Panel Discussion: Get seen, heard and paid: The data that powers your career

Panellists: Crispin Hunt (President, PRS Member Council), Catherine Grimes (Music Supervisor, How to Get to Heaven from Belfast and Blue Lights), Eoin O'Callaghan (NI Music Prize Winner 2019 and Composer for BBC's Blue Lights), Aine Cronin-McCartney (BBC Radio 1 / BBC Introducing Ulster; Manager of ETP writer Reevah; A&R and Label Manager, Faction Records / Bloom Records).

Learn more about music rights, royalty flows, metadata best practice and how creators can maximise their earnings and career opportunities.

5:00pm | Drinks Reception Hosted in partnership with PRS Foundation.

Evening Showcase | Scratch My Progress Showcase

Featuring performances from artists participating in Scratch My Progress, Northern Ireland's talent development partner programme.