OperaWorks is a conference and professional development day of events for young and emerging singers. Get inspired by an exciting lineup of seminars and workshops led by top industry specialists and fresh talent from today’s oprea scene - including standout Jette Parker Young Artists, visionary producers, and bold, boundary-pushing contemporary creators. It’s your chance to learn from the best and brightest shaping the future of opera.
Why Attend?
Learn from industry leaders and insiders
Gain practical career tools (tax, marketing, auditions)
Build your international network
Shape your path in the evolving opera world
Places are limited so we charge a £10 token of placement fee which includes refreshments throughout the day and a vegetarian/vegan lunch.
See below for seminar choices.
Morning Warm up
Connecting to yourself, connecting to others
A physical warmup that focuses on connecting to your own body, breath and grounding. We will then take our connection to self into connecting to others.
Alex Gotch - Director and Movement Director, worked at RBO, Opera Comique, Garsington Opera and Longborough Festival Opera. Semifinalist in the European Opera Directing prize.
Professional Development Seminars
Seminar 1: Entrepreneurship & Pitching Projects
Speaker: David Taylor – Arts Innovator & Consultant
Be flexible and ready to learn! The classical music industry has been transformed—digital, entrepreneurial, and fast-changing.
David, described by the BBC as an “arts innovator,” is a pioneer in digital marketing for the arts. He will guide you in building entrepreneurial skills, self-promotion, and adapting to the demands of the modern industry.
Seminar 2: Top Tax Tips for Artists
Speaker: Sinead Pratschke – Orpheus Accounting
Taxes don’t have to be scary! Learn how to make life easier by staying tax-savvy and avoiding costly mistakes.
A former opera singer turned tax advisor, Sinead now runs her own practice, specialising in helping musicians and arts professionals. She’ll share practical strategies to keep your finances stress-free.
Seminar 3: To Chorus or Not to Chorus?
Speakers: William Spaulding, Alex Haigh & Megan Nelson
Could a chorus career be more inspiring—and better paid—than you imagined? Explore how chorus singing can fit alongside solo ambitions. Gain first-hand insight from leaders at the Royal Opera House and Welsh National Opera on bridging the gap between chorus and solo work.
Seminar 4: Working in Europe
Speakers: Nina Brazier & Catherine Hooper
Discover the nuts and bolts of working in the German opera system. Nina, a director with a decade of experience in Frankfurt, shares insider knowledge, joined by Catherine, a young artist actively auditioning across Europe in 2025.
Seminar 5: Navigating Life as an Emerging Artist
Speakers: Isabella Pitman (IMG Artists) & Lottie Gulliver (Casting)
The early years of your professional career can feel like a maze—this session offers guidance on how to map your path, seize opportunities, and thrive as an emerging artist.
Seminar 6: A Career in Europe
Speaker: Hannah Griffiths – Associate Director, Opera Europa
Join Hannah Griffiths as she shares invaluable insights into building a career across borders. A must-attend for artists looking to expand their international networks and make meaningful global connections.