Songwriting camps are booming across Europe – in Switzerland, such creative hubs are still rare. However, interest in this format is growing steadily, as these camps not only offer space for musical innovation but also valuable networking opportunities.
Discover the world of songwriting camps at the SUISA panel during the M4music Festival
When: 28 March 2025, 2.45pm to 3.45pm
Where: Box in the Schiffbau, Zurich
First-hand experience: The guests on the SUISA panel
- Pele Loriano – producer, songwriter and artistic director of the SUISA songwriting camp. He brings extensive experience from international camps to the table.
- Benji Alasu – producer and co-composer of Nemo’s ESC winning song “The Code”, with extensive camp experience at home and abroad.
- Dana Burkhard – successful songwriter and performer. Co-writer of numerous songs that were created at the SUISA Songwriting Camp.
- Muriel Rhyner – frontwoman of the Delilahs, songwriter and organiser of the Helvetiarockt songwriting camps in Zug and Fribourg.
- Melanie Rusch – songwriter, performer and producer at Soundfarm Studio Lucerne, with experience from the Helvetiarockt songwriting camp.
The SUISA panel will be presented by Nina Havel.
Personalised or mass-produced songs?
An often-heard prejudice: Songs from camps do not have a personal touch or are even considered to be mass-produced. But is that really the case? Our panellists will provide insights into their experiences with co-writing processes. They show how small teams of three to four people can create not only excellent demo recordings but also authentic, emotional songs in a single day. In doing so, they debunk the myth that co-writing is only for those who can’t write songs on their own.
Songwriting camps as a career springboard
In addition to creative collaboration, songwriting camps offer an ideal platform for networking. Talents from all over the world meet here to develop songs together. Participants benefit from the exchange of expertise, new impulses and the opportunity to forge long-term musical partnerships. In many cases, it’s not just hits but also careers that are created here.
The role of the producer
In songwriting camps, a producer is an integral part of each team and actively contributes to the creation of a song as a songwriter. But what does this role look like outside the camp environment? What tasks does a producer/take on in the regular music production process from the initial idea to the finished song?
Insight, exchange, inspiration
The SUISA panel is the perfect opportunity to discover the diversity of songwriting camps and benefit from the experience of established industry professionals. Whether you are a songwriter, producer or simply a music enthusiast – exciting insights and inspiring discussions are guaranteed and can be continued later in the evening at the “Professional Apéro”:
SUISA & Swissperform – Aperitif for professionals
When: Friday, 28 March 2025, 7pm
Where: Halle in the Schiffbau, Zurich (located at the rear end of the Schiffbau foyer)
This year’s M4music, the Migros Culture Percentage pop music festival, will take place on 28 and 29 March 2025 at Schiffbau, Moods and Exil in Zurich.
Tickets, professional passes and further information: www.m4music.ch
