CISAC - International Confederation of Societies of Authors and Composers

04/10/2024 | News release | Distributed by Public on 04/10/2024 09:37

Global creators council CIAM hosts International Songwriting Camp

A unique songwriting camp organized by CIAM (International Council of Music Creators) brought together a diverse of group of female composers to share their expertise in writing, composing, beat-making and production.<_o3a_p>

The camp, hosted at the renowned visomdigital Studios in Rio de Janeiro in November, gathered creators from Europe, Africa and North and South America, and the resulting songs were debuted at the CIAM General Assembly on November 9th. <_o3a_p>

CIAM President Eddie Schwartz said: "I am delighted that CIAM, the global voice of music creators, has been able to organise this songwriting camp providing a platform for female music creators from all over the world to share their experience and expertise. In this way CIAM brings its skills and influence to support gender equity at an international level"<_o3a_p>

Netherlands singer-songwriter and producer Zanillya said:
"The impact of the female writing camp goes beyond the songs written. It's about the connections made, barriers broken, and collaborations formed. Together, we're increasing gender equality in music by supporting each other and by not being afraid to showcase our talents."<_o3a_p>

Cabo Verde songwriter and SCM observer Solange Cesarovna said: <_o3a_p>

"In a world where sadly less than 2% of music producers are female, the CIAM camp not only facilitated the creation of over 20 captivating new compositions, entirely created and produced by women, but also played a crucial role in raising awareness about gender disparities within the music industry. It provided a platform for women creators from different parts of the world to connect, enabling us to explore new musical endeavors together and support each other's artistic visions."<_o3a_p>

The following songwriters participated in this inaugural camp:

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CIAM thanks all who participated and helped make this possible: ABRAMUS, AUTOR, Buma/Stemra, CAPASSO, CISAC, DPA, Dutch Music Export, FACTOR, MCNA, MPA, SAC, SACM, SADAIC, SCD, and UBC.<_o3a_p>