Monthly online drop-in for classical musicians

ClassicalConnect

ClassicalConnect is a monthly online drop-in for classical musicians navigating freelance life, artistic decision-making, and the realities of building a portfolio career today.

Sessions are led by Lizzie Holmes, founder of DEBUT, alongside guest contributors from across the classical music industry.

There’s no fixed agenda. You don’t need to prepare anything. You’re welcome to:

  • Ask questions

  • Listen quietly

  • Join the conversation & share your experiences

The focus is on practical reflection, shared experience, and honest discussion.

What is ClassicalConnect?

What do people usually talk about?

Topics are driven by the room, but often include:

  • Building a sustainable freelance or portfolio career

  • Artistic choices and long-term direction

  • Audience engagement and new ways of presenting work

  • Creative enterprise, funding, and income mix

  • Tech, AI, and different tools

  • Personal brand, visibility, and boundaries

Who is it for?

ClassicalConnect is aimed at:

  • Conservatoire-level and post-conservatoire musicians

  • Early- to mid-career freelancers

  • Artists feeling stuck, overstretched, or at a crossroads

  • Musicians curious about broader creative and professional contexts

You don’t need to have worked with DEBUT before to join the sessions.

Dates

ClassicalConnect
Launch

Tuesday 3 February
18:00 - 18:45

ClassicalConnect

Tuesday 7 April
18:00 - 18:45

Tuesday 3 March
18:00 - 18:45

ClassicalConnect

ClassicalConnect

Tuesday 5 May
18:00 - 18:45

How it works

When: First Tuesday of every month

Time: 6:00–6:45pm (UK)

Where: Online Google Meet

Cost: Free

Format: Open conversation, optional participation

Join the ClassicalConnect community

Sign up to receive the Google Meet link the day before each session.

You can come once, occasionally, or regularly.