Sessions & Camps
Our songwriter camps and sessions are places to take your songwriting skills to the next level! This is where the magic happens! You will work on briefings for selected artists, companies, and partners, you will learn from experienced professionals, and you will meet like-minded creatives from all over the world with whom you'll love to collaborate & create. This will help you build an excellent network of songwriters & producers worldwide. Additionally, you'll have the unique opportunity to perform live in front of A&R professionals, showcasing your songs and gaining invaluable feedback and exposure.
WCM Songwriting Sessions
The exclusive WCM Songwriting Sessions are an essential part of the legendary WCM Community and Networking Conventions. As part of the Creative Hub, these sessions are integral to the unique vibe of our events, bringing together top songwriters, producers, and internationally successful artists.
During the sessions, you'll write for both the attending artists and on briefings from sync and sound branding agencies, as well as briefings from labels and managements. Different genres and focuses will be covered in various studios, offering a dynamic and enriching experience for all participants.
If you have any questions about the upcoming edition, please reach out to our WCM team. Slots are limited—don’t miss your chance to be part of this exclusive creative journey!
Next dates: December 2025
WCM Houseboat Sessions: A&R Live Showcase
A&R Scouting on Berlin's Unique Houseboat!
Step into a truly unique atmosphere aboard WCM’s iconic houseboat and perform live in front of top A&Rs from key players such as Universal Music, Warner Music, BMG, BTA and more as well as other decision-makers from the music industry, including bookers, brand partners, PR experts, and successful artists.
Cruise along the River Spree, with Berlin—the heart of Europe’s music scene—providing the perfect backdrop for this exceptional opportunity. In this intimate setting, you’ll have direct access to key players in the industry, giving you the chance to make meaningful connections and receive valuable feedback on your music.
There’s time before and after your performance to network, discuss your work, and truly engage with professionals who can help elevate your career to the next level.
Limited slots available – book now to secure your spot for this unforgettable experience!
Next dates: Summer 2025
GEWA Music Talent Lab
Creative Hub for selected talents at the ‚We Create Music‘-Loft
For 3 days singer-songwriters from all over the world come together to create new music and and to showcase their music in front of internationally working A&R’s and music industry experts!
After a selection phase together with talent scouts from labels & publishing companies, our chosen talents will get an exclusive invitation from GEWA Music to be part of their talent lab. A&R’s from Universal Music, Warner Music, Sony Music, Guesstimate and more are partnering up with one of the World’s largest & most successful musical instrument manufacturers & distributors to discover and support new talents!
Highlight of the Talent lab will be a showcase performance in front of invited guests from the music industry, where the singer-Songwriters will perform a newly created song as well as a song from their own repertoire. Together with the A&R’s, GEWA Music selects one of the singer-songwriters and awards him/her the newly founded GEWA MUSIC Scholarship.
The scholarship period runs for 7 months and includes, among other things:
– new equipment
– studio time
– A&R coachings
– wildcard for the live finale of the ‚German Songwriting Awards‘ category Ovation Singer-Songwriter
– invitation to networking events
Next dates: Fall 2025
Apply with 2-3 songs & bio via our form!
