The challenge at the songwriting camp: compose a pop song in just one day together with other creative minds. In the morning, the teams of producers, topliners, lyricists and singers are put together; in the evening, a recorded demo track of the finished song must be completed. In terms of style, everything that is successful in the pop sector is in demand – whether at the ESC, in the charts, on streaming platforms or on the radio.
The camp at a glance
- When? 10. – 12 June 2025
- Where? Powerplay Studios in Maur near Zurich
- Who? Professional songwriters and producers
Application requirements for the 2025 SUISA Songwriting Camp:
- SUISA membership
- advanced or professional musical skills
- aptitude to work in a team, resilience, openness and ability to take criticism
- availability on one or more of the event days from morning to evening
How to apply:
Send your application by e-mail to songwritingcamp (at) suisa (dot) ch with:
- a short biography
- reference songs (mp3 file or link)
- your contact information (e-mail, telephone, address)
Application deadline: 28 February 2025
Selection process and organisation
The camp is organised in collaboration with Pele Loriano Productions. The artistic director is responsible for selecting the participants. A diverse and harmonious mix of participants is crucial for the creative success of the songwriting sessions. Only applicants who are selected will be directly contacted by the Artistic Director; this may not be until shortly before the date of the event. Application rejections will not be sent.
An application does not guarantee a place at the camp and there will be no correspondence regarding the allocation of places. Information on future SUISA Songwriting Camps is currently not available.
Success stories of SUISA Songwriting Camps
The SUISA Songwriting Camp has already produced some notable results:
- ESC hits: Songs such as “The Code”, “She Got Me”, “Sister”, “Amen” and “Watergun” reached the stage of the Eurovision Song Contest.
- Streaming successes: Tracks like “House On Fire” by Linda Elys, “Compass” by Alejandro Reyes and “Behind The Moon” by Ana Whiterose are hits on platforms such as Youtube and Spotify.
Be part of this creative highlight and take the opportunity to create unique pop songs with talented artists. We look forward to receiving your application!