***NEW*** Goodsong song competition
Goodsong are having a songwriting competition. It's free to enter. Visit their website for more info. https://www.goodsong.co.uk/
***NEW*** The Business Of Writing K-Pop
DWB Music Ltd will be running a 30 day course on writing for K-Pop. If you're interested, drop Greig Watts an email for more info. greigdwb@me.com
3rd Annual International Songwriting Retreat
Aug 11 to 16 - The 3rd Annual International Songwriting Retreat will be taking place at The Irish Institute Of Music & Song in Balbriggan with Maria Christensen and Rob Wells mentoring.
Listening Room Retreats
Listening Room retreats have announced their Copenhagen retreat will take place from 07 to 12 September.
Steelworks Studios
Steelworks Studios will be running a 1 day songwriting camp on Saturday 03 May. Register here if interested https://steelworksstudios.com/one-day-songwriting-camp-may2025?ss_source=sscampaigns&ss_campaign_id=67e6c7e7b97ba1173f64e01d&ss_email_id=67e6d5b85aae4714800b287d&ss_campaign_name=ONE-DAY+SONGWRITING+CAMP%21&ss_campaign_sent_date=2025-03-28T17%3A01%3A05Z
Yamaha Music Ambassador
Fancy being a Yamaha Music In London ambassador for 2025 ? If you’re unsigned and gigging, check the link below for more details. If you do become an ambassador, don’t forget to get the Ferrero Rocher in !
regular news
SPPS Songwriting
Shelly Poole and Paul Statham have set up their own themed songwriting retreats and workshops. Be sure to check them out.
Goodsong
Paddy Byrne has just launched a new website. Make sure you visit and sign up. https://www.goodsong.co.uk/
Hiive Sync Library
Hiive Sync Music are a new company looking for instrumentals and all genres of music for their library. All deals are 50/50, non-exclusive with a 30-day opt out. They’re happy to consider all genres in the first instance. They’re also looking for vocalists to sing on ongoing productions and our producer bank.
Contact: Sophie Bickerdike / Matt Vincent-Brown
Hiive Sync Music, UK
e-mail: hiivesyncmusic@gmail.com
Wanna Play The Troubadour ?
Are you interested in playing the Troubadour in London ? Fill out the form below.
Co-write London
Amy Furniss is looking to start a monthly co-writing group doing 1 evening a month at SAFO Studios (Crouch Hill). If you’re interested, visit https://www.cowritelondon.com/ to sign up for the newsletter.
Womens Retreat
Following the success of her 2023 womens retreat, Dominique LeVack will be running some more in 2024. Check out her website for more details.
Singers - Free Recording Routine Workshop
Singers - Kimera Morrell has a free recording routine workshop and a free vocal production workshop on her web page.
British Association For Performing Arts Medicine
British Academy For Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM). BAPAM is a registered charity of health and creative industry professionals working together to support the performing arts. If you’re looking for health and wellbeing, check them out. https://www.bapam.org.uk
Do You Want To Play A Festival ?
PRS For Music have a handy page if you’re interested in playing a festival. Visit here (and don’t forget to make sure your songs are registered before performing them !)
Busk In London
Interested in busking in London ? Check out the Busk In London website.
The Busk In London deadline for applications to perform on the underground has been extended to 10 January 2024.
