Are you a composer, songwriter or musician? Do you want to learn more about protecting your rights and earning royalties? Then this group is for you. Having run his own specialist, niche practice for nearly 20 years, the renowned legal expert Jens Hills  now specializes in IP and commercial consultancy.  Jens will be leading bi-weekly meetings in London presented by Musicotopia at the North London private venue, The Loft. Through this series of meetings, Jens aims to enlighten composers, son …

Check out our Facebook group as well: https://www.facebook.com/groups/340702712615281/ This is a group for music producers to network, exchange ideas and techniques, listen to tracks, test equipment, talk business, etc. Anyone with a dedicated interest in music production is welcome to join. It does not matter if you are a laptop warrior or have an SSL in your basement, as long as you have a passion for production. Producers of any genre are welcome - electronic, hip hop, pop, rock, etc, as long …

Welcome to the London Jazz Meetup . This is a group for people who love jazz and live music in all its varied forms: from swing to be-bop, acid jazz to jazz-rock. If your friends are into R 'n' B or the latest in hard-house or Justin Bieber (!) and you're not, and you need to find a group in which you can feel at home, this is the group. We're about jazz music, socialising and having fun - this is not about jazz bores wearing turtle-neck jumpers! Membership is growing, so by joining you'll get a …

"The truest expression of a people is in its dances and in its music" From traditional ethnic music to foreign language pop music, the phrase "World Music" covers a lot of ground. From Reggae to Ragas, Celtic to Klezmer, Salsa to Paris Cafe, world music pretty much encompasses everything that doesn't fit comfortably into an typical 'Top 40' pop chart. All in all, world music is considered just plain music to the vast majority of people in the world. Music is universal, and to discover the music …

Guided walks through central London, starting and ending at a pub. See where authors painters and musicians lived and worked. Wednesday evenings after work. There are no events during the months October to March.

This is a group for rock/blues aficionados aged 40+ who play drums, bass, keyboards or guitar - and for anyone of the same age who sings rock and blues. If you live a commutable distance from Elstree, Herts, and you're interested in maybe forming a rock/blues covers band, with like-minded people, please join. I’m 50, I’ve played guitar for 35 years and I’d like to find other pro-level players who might want to do an occasional gig but who aren’t looking to quit their jobs to tour the world! Mayb …

This is for anyone who plays a musical instrument, or would like to play more. If you haven't played for a while, get your keyboard/flute/guitar/melodica/trumpet down from the loft. Dust it off, come along and play. It's a new group. To start with I have arranged Beck's 'Songreader' score into Ableton live. If you don't know this project, it's fab! This album has been released only as musical notation and it's up to us to interpret it and bring it to life. They're great tunes in a range of style …

Singers Anonymous is a safe, informal group of vocalisers who enjoy sound, voice, rhythm and music to release stress, clear the mind and build community. It’s not a choir, but a playshop, with exercises, improvisations and songs blending into a rich mix of creative sound. You’ll leave feeling relaxed, energised and uplifted, with mind and body still and peaceful. It’s deep, and fun. Open to all levels of experience, ‘beginners’ are especially welcome. It’s about participation in a group, rather …

Meetup for everyone in or around The Big Smoke who's into music - listening to it, sharing it, talking about it, making it, dancing to it : you name it! It's even better if you're a member of our community site Tastebuds.fm where we keep you close to all the people around you who share similar tastes in music. However vibrant and lively our community might be on Tastebuds - we believe that a real community with the strongest bonds is born outside the interwebs and what we'd love to see is a trib …

An interactive, community playshop of artistic expression, exploring the connections between improvised music and visual art - painting sound and sounding visual images. A day of fun, relaxation and creativity - sing, vocalise, make music with easy-to-play instruments, draw, paint and make art work. Come and explore the art of music … and the music of art ·         Learn new skills, build your confidence, meet other artists, inspire and encourage each other in both areas of creative expressio …

Psst! Are you a recent post graduate, intern or media professional looking for an exciting new venture? Well you are in luck as The Soho Show is looking for a wide range of contributors for a brand new start up in, (yes you’ve guessed it…) Soho! We are specifically interested in: Self-shooters, researchers, producers, directors, editors, journalists, copyrighters, actors, artists, theatre production, stage managers and set designers to collaborate together to create exciting, engaging content …

Smart Womens Recording Club presents ...... Music Monday meet up-connect-collaborate at Tigersonic Studio One of the reason women come to the smart recording club regular workshops is to meet other musical women. But as the workshops are all about making music and recording there isn't enough time for talking. So we started a meetup Chat-connect-collaborate Please note we use Eventbrite to book our free meetup please go to site http://SmartWomensRecordingClub.com for more info Hangout, have a gl …

A studio jam for musicians who love 70s funk and soul. Feel, heart and soul are number one, grooves sublime.. the music moves you... and of course, when people hear it.. they just have to dance...! If you connect with 70s funk/soul, love the grooves, passionate melodies and phrasing, maybe want to add your own 'something' to it... or if you're interested in playing and developing with musicians who are into the same sweet music, then this is for you!! ; ) This group welcomes musicians, eg drums, …

London Songwriters is a non-profit group dedicated to the joy of songwriting and the development of the craft. Membership is free and open to songwriters / composers / lyricists - of all levels of musical skill, style, and songwriting experience - within reach of the capital. We usually meet on a Sunday afternoon once a month in Central London to collaborate, network, share our songs, exchange critical feedback, and make new like-minded friends. There is a nominal charge to cover costs, such as …

The London Jazz Guitar Society was started to create a community of jazz guitarists living in the London area. The aim is to: - publicise gigs, events and workshops in and around London with jazz guitar as the main focus. - provide opportunities for getting together to play and share knowledge / experience. Players of all levels are welcome.

DANCE, MUSIC AND FUN IN THE HEART OF LONDON ! A meeting place for beginners and professionals to share, explore and learn many forms of the oriental style dance, world music, culture and the power of improvisation. Experience how to produce shows and haflas or just how to have fun in the audience of middle eastern dance. Learn with the Egyptian masters, with the best musicians and meet costume designers and makeup artists. We invite dancers, teachers, musicians, DJs, established dance photograp …

Calling all vocal jazz enthusiasts! This is a group for getting together to sing as a jazz choir and enjoy jazz music. All skill levels welcome. We'll work to put on little concerts as well as socialising over jazz singing--the primary aim is musical fun!

The Clube do Choro UK is an initiative conceived and organised by London-based Brazilian and British musicians to promote, share, teach and spread the knowledge Brazilian traditional CHORO in the UK. The seductive Brazilian CHORO rhythm - also known as CHORINHO - is the resulting mix of several musical genres that Brazilians consider to be their traditional style of music. CHORO has now its home in the UK at Clube do Choro UK. Fans of all kind of music will enjoy the charming weep of the Mandoli …

Welcome to HotShots. This group is for anyone and everyone wishing to be involved in all areas of production - both your projects and our show PERSONA. If you have a project and you want like-minded people involved, we'd like to spread the word and see how we cn help. And we can help if you have a project that's looking for distribution. And PERSONA provides instant access to a long-running and established show. And this group is a part of the main hub - everyone part of this group has the poten …

This is a meetup group for people who love live folk music and an opportunity to meet other enthusiasts. By supporting the musicians and attending the gigs we help this fantastic form of expression to live on. ALL are welcome - musicians, singers, supporters, listeners, folksters and those new to folk Great venues, great nights out and good folk music. Meet other like minded people. Chat about folk idols and what you like. Let's keep folk music going and support folk artists!

Do you want to meet others, network, relax and experience exciting related activities and events of unexpected serendipity? Then come and see what new experiences await you by joining The Best of British Style Screen Stage & Sound! We are a great informal meet up group held once a month in a wonderful ambient venue with luxurious surroundings in central London for industry and artistic professionals, creatives, individuals from the world of fashion, cinema, theatre and music. Join us now!

THE TIME IS NOW ... with less than 1 year until Winter Solstice 21st December 2012 ... to unite and manifest wonders in these amazing times of great transformation ... at the end of an age of fear and separation ... as we move into an age of love and connection ... re-connect with soul sisters and brothers ... share insights and information ... tune into Mother Earth and nature's rhythm and dance together ... be uplifted by Uni-Versal sounds ... experience Love and Unity ... re-creation ... you …

We just launched Red Bull Amplifier (rebullamplifier.com). This meetup is for anyone who wishes to meet the pannel, get more details of the program, ask questions, help with application If you are a music startup or music hacker this one is for you

Enter an open space and with bare feet explore the exhilarating feeling of moving your body freely. You are invited to move, play, connect, sweat, stretch, sound, unwind, renew, release, contact dance, improvise, transform. Be true to yourself, while respecting others in the sacred space we create together. This is a safe and respectful environment that embraces 'all ways'. It is a practice that supports the free expression of emotions and inner space through movement and music. Our intention is …

if you're one of those who doesn't take part in a snowball fight because your converse will get wet, like watching some new undiscovered bands, coming to some indie club nights or just meeting new people into the same stuff as you, join me and the rest of the gang. see what we're up to: http://www.meetup.com/indielondon/calendar/list/

Carpe Diem - Seize the Day! Arts, culture, walks, theatre, galleries, museums, music and more... This group is for people who wish to adventure in and around London in the daytime  - people who have the time and the spirit for exploring nooks and corners, big or small of this lovely city. Join us lucky people who can enjoy London when it is quieter - when everyone else is at work! If you also wish to take part in evening events, why not join our bigger sister group, Arts Link London? http://www. …

This is a social network for people interested in all forms of improvisation and performing arts. We're nice mix of experienced people, butterflies and total beginners. Improvisation is inclusive. We don't bite and everyone is welcome to join: floor cleaners, actors, postmen, dancers, bank robbers, government advisors, musician, geography teachers and their sisters, passers-by, square people, round people, even the odd triangle people. Meet other people interested in acting and improvising. Get …

Dedicated to nights of wonderful, soulful, hard/gentle grooves that this amazing group loves, and also meet warm, friendly and beautiful people that love this music too ..  ; ) We are looking to the era of 70s funk and soul, when 'feel', heart and soul was number one. Grooves were sublime.. perfect even, raw emotion coming from musicians and vocalists was really strong and the music moved you... and of course, you just had to dance..  ;-) If you love the 70s funk/soul thing, the grooves, passion …