Popular music has been written and produced in teams since the famous Tin Pan Alley and later in hit factories in the USA, England and Sweden. In the 21st century, however, songwriting camps have become a permanent feature of creative work in many countries. These range from training structures such as the British retreats, to commercial camps for and with artists, to themed sessions for the ESC, pop songs and more.
The binational research project is working on exploring the different approaches to designing songwriting camps: Who gets invited? How does creative work work under stress? How sensitively and diversely are roles assigned and spaces designed?
The panel will provide insights from the perspective of creatives, researchers and selected associations and discuss the working conditions and structures of the camps in a comparative manner.