I am Ethan McInerney, an award winning trumpeter and composer currently based in the UK. I have a first class degree with honours from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in the trumpet (with a dual specialism of media composition). I am a multi award-winning media composer, writing cinematic music for films, theatre, media projects and programmatic albums. Having credits on films, short films and TV (Vajra, Missed Contact, Second Chances show, From Darkness to Light, Among the Stars: Terra Firma), Theatre and touring productions (Frocks, Socks and the Orange Fox - the Arts Council England funded touring production), as well as albums and EPs (Among the Stars, Revolution, Duet, Solstice, Silent Night), I bring a professional and creative approach to all projects I work on. I have a lot of experience working with clients to deliver the best possible music solution for their projects and am able to write in a variety of styles, whether that is Western Classical, Cinematic, Indian folk, Samba, Funk or Jazz, amongst others. I am a versatile composer. Recently, a film I scored ('Vajra') won Best Film at the 2025 GRAFTAS and the short film “Terra Firma” from my audio-visual album “Among the Stars” won the 2023 Choice Award at the Paris Fantasy Film Festival. Below is a short testimonial from Anarghya Kodam, Director of Vajra and Saltmen Productions: “We needed someone who could blend Indian influences with Western music. Despite not sharing the same background, Ethan grasped the emotional and cultural layers I was aiming for. He not only delivers exactly what I ask for, but consistently adds something I never knew I needed. His artistic instinct elevated the film in ways I couldn’t have foreseen.” As a trumpeter, I have a wide variety of high profile gigs under my belt and have performed in venues such as: Royal Albert Hall, The Barbican, B:Music Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall, Cadogan Hall, Rich Mix, Disneyland LA and Angel Studios. I have trumpet credits on: Albums and Recordings: AiKama, A Concert of Love – Devesh Sodha She Just Wanna Be You – Ned Dylan Sideboy – Ned Dylan Scream! for Symphony Orchestra – Nathen Durasamy Big Fat Brass full album – Mike Lovatt and Trinity Laban Brass Ensemble and with this coming together we grow apart – Emily de Gruchy TV and Film: BBC Songs of Praise – Jubilee Special Queen’s Platinum Jubilee main stage pageant Among the Stars: Terra Firma Advert Recording Sessions with Giardino Strings Touring Shows: Hans Zimmer & John Williams by Moonlight UK/Ireland Tour (London Film Music Orchestra) Queen in Concert (London Film Music Orchestra) Cinemas Greatest Themes (London Film Music Orchestra) Festivals: Swanbourne Music Festival (The Ned Dylan Band supporting The Zutons) London Remixed Festival (Babel Brass) Brighton Fringe Festival (Babel Brass) Musicals: Sweet Charity Chicago Addams Family Pirates of Penzance Website: ethanmcinerneymusic.com

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I am Ethan McInerney, an award winning trumpeter and composer currently based in the UK. I have a first class degree with honours from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in the trumpet (with a dual specialism of media composition). I am a multi award-winning media composer, writing cinematic music for films, theatre, media projects and programmatic albums. Having credits on films, short films and TV (Vajra, Missed Contact, Second Chances show, From Darkness to Light, Among the Stars: Terra Firma), Theatre and touring productions (Frocks, Socks and the Orange Fox - the Arts Council England funded touring production), as well as albums and EPs (Among the Stars, Revolution, Duet, Solstice, Silent Night), I bring a professional and creative approach to all projects I work on. I have a lot of experience working with clients to deliver the best possible music solution for their projects and am able to write in a variety of styles, whether that is Western Classical, Cinematic, Indian folk, Samba, Funk or Jazz, amongst others. I am a versatile composer. Recently, a film I scored ('Vajra') won Best Film at the 2025 GRAFTAS and the short film “Terra Firma” from my audio-visual album “Among the Stars” won the 2023 Choice Award at the Paris Fantasy Film Festival. Below is a short testimonial from Anarghya Kodam, Director of Vajra and Saltmen Productions: “We needed someone who could blend Indian influences with Western music. Despite not sharing the same background, Ethan grasped the emotional and cultural layers I was aiming for. He not only delivers exactly what I ask for, but consistently adds something I never knew I needed. His artistic instinct elevated the film in ways I couldn’t have foreseen.” As a trumpeter, I have a wide variety of high profile gigs under my belt and have performed in venues such as: Royal Albert Hall, The Barbican, B:Music Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall, Cadogan Hall, Rich Mix, Disneyland LA and Angel Studios. I have trumpet credits on: Albums and Recordings: AiKama, A Concert of Love – Devesh Sodha She Just Wanna Be You – Ned Dylan Sideboy – Ned Dylan Scream! for Symphony Orchestra – Nathen Durasamy Big Fat Brass full album – Mike Lovatt and Trinity Laban Brass Ensemble and with this coming together we grow apart – Emily de Gruchy TV and Film: BBC Songs of Praise – Jubilee Special Queen’s Platinum Jubilee main stage pageant Among the Stars: Terra Firma Advert Recording Sessions with Giardino Strings Touring Shows: Hans Zimmer & John Williams by Moonlight UK/Ireland Tour (London Film Music Orchestra) Queen in Concert (London Film Music Orchestra) Cinemas Greatest Themes (London Film Music Orchestra) Festivals: Swanbourne Music Festival (The Ned Dylan Band supporting The Zutons) London Remixed Festival (Babel Brass) Brighton Fringe Festival (Babel Brass) Musicals: Sweet Charity Chicago Addams Family Pirates of Penzance Website: ethanmcinerneymusic.com

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I am Ethan McInerney, an award winning trumpeter and composer currently based in the UK. I have a first class degree with honours from Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance in the trumpet (with a dual specialism of media composition).

I am a multi award-winning media composer, writing cinematic music for films, theatre, media projects and programmatic albums. Having credits on films, short films and TV (Vajra, Missed Contact, Second Chances show, From Darkness to Light, Among the Stars: Terra Firma), Theatre and touring productions (Frocks, Socks and the Orange Fox - the Arts Council England funded touring production), as well as albums and EPs (Among the Stars, Revolution, Duet, Solstice, Silent Night), I bring a professional and creative approach to all projects I work on. I have a lot of experience working with clients to deliver the best possible music solution for their projects and am able to write in a variety of styles, whether that is Western Classical, Cinematic, Indian folk, Samba, Funk or Jazz, amongst others. I am a versatile composer.

Recently, a film I scored (‘Vajra’) won Best Film at the 2025 GRAFTAS and the short film “Terra Firma” from my audio-visual album “Among the Stars” won the 2023 Choice Award at the Paris Fantasy Film Festival.

Below is a short testimonial from Anarghya Kodam, Director of Vajra and Saltmen Productions:
“We needed someone who could blend Indian influences with Western music. Despite not sharing the same background, Ethan grasped the emotional and cultural layers I was aiming for. He not only delivers exactly what I ask for, but consistently adds something I never knew I needed. His artistic instinct elevated the film in ways I couldn’t have foreseen.”

As a trumpeter, I have a wide variety of high profile gigs under my belt and have performed in venues such as: Royal Albert Hall, The Barbican, B:Music Birmingham Town Hall and Symphony Hall, Cadogan Hall, Rich Mix, Disneyland LA and Angel Studios.

I have trumpet credits on:
Albums and Recordings:
AiKama, A Concert of Love – Devesh Sodha
She Just Wanna Be You – Ned Dylan
Sideboy – Ned Dylan
Scream! for Symphony Orchestra – Nathen Durasamy
Big Fat Brass full album – Mike Lovatt and Trinity Laban Brass Ensemble
and with this coming together we grow apart – Emily de Gruchy

TV and Film:
BBC Songs of Praise – Jubilee Special
Queen’s Platinum Jubilee main stage pageant
Among the Stars: Terra Firma
Advert Recording Sessions with Giardino Strings

Touring Shows:
Hans Zimmer & John Williams by Moonlight UK/Ireland Tour (London Film Music Orchestra)
Queen in Concert (London Film Music Orchestra)
Cinemas Greatest Themes (London Film Music Orchestra)

Festivals:
Swanbourne Music Festival (The Ned Dylan Band supporting The Zutons)
London Remixed Festival (Babel Brass)
Brighton Fringe Festival (Babel Brass)

Musicals:
Sweet Charity
Chicago
Addams Family
Pirates of Penzance

Website: ethanmcinerneymusic.com

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Bachelor of Music (Performance) at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music and Dance
September 1, 2018 - July 20, 2022
1st Class Degree (with honours)

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    paper Among the Stars: Terra Firma

    A sentient robot is sent to leave the Earth to find a new home for humanity - finding its place as it prepares to leave the planet. This short film tackles themes of finding your place of belonging and purpose. Among the Stars: Terra Firma is a collaboration between trumpeter and media composer Ethan McInerney and animator Dean de Barros, reflecting on their pursuits to find their place in the world.

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