Welcome to Allegro Songwriting & Bandcamp, an inspiring and creative camp for both
songwriters and musicians! The camp takes place from April 14 to April 16, 2026, in
Jakobstad, Finland, and is a unique opportunity for those passionate about music creation.
songwriters and musicians! The camp takes place from April 14 to April 16, 2026, in
Jakobstad, Finland, and is a unique opportunity for those passionate about music creation.
The camp is organised by the Interreg Aurora funded projects Nordic Music Creators and Arctic Pulse.
During the camp, participants can choose between three exciting focuses.
1. Write for the South African music market, create music for the fastest growing music industry in the world. We are collaborating with Active Music Publishing, who will provide active leads directly for the industry.
2. Write your own music and collaborate with artists at the camp. Create your own music/music for artists at the camp. You’ll also be working on marketing ideas and digital promotion for your songs during the camp, preparing your song for a strong release campaign.
3. Play in a band: Here, you’ll have the opportunity to create your own music, play together with other
musicians, and network with participants from Sweden, Norway, and Finland. Explore your musical ideas and create a unique encounter between musicians.
Dinner and listening session
The camp ends with a joint performance where both songwriters and musicians get to
showcase their works. There will be a dinner to celebrate the creative processes and the
new friendships formed.
showcase their works. There will be a dinner to celebrate the creative processes and the
new friendships formed.
Application
To apply, please submit:
● At least two work samples (For band camp: playing your instrument.
Songwriters/producers: finished songs).
● A short CV
● At least two work samples (For band camp: playing your instrument.
Songwriters/producers: finished songs).
● A short CV
Recommended age for participating: 16+
Application deadline: 27.2
Selected participants notified by: 10.3
⚠️ Limited spots available.
What’s Included
● The camp is free of charge
● Lunch included Tuesday–Thursday
● Dinner included on Thursday, April 16
● Shared accommodation is provided for participants who live outside of Jakobstad
● Lunch included Tuesday–Thursday
● Dinner included on Thursday, April 16
● Shared accommodation is provided for participants who live outside of Jakobstad
● Travel is provided for participants living inside the Aurora region. Unsure if you’re
living in the Aurora region? See more info: https://www.interregaurora.eu/about-us/
living in the Aurora region? See more info: https://www.interregaurora.eu/about-us/
If you have any questions about the camp, please don't hesitate to contact Nordic Music Creators at nordicmusiccreators@gmail.com
Application form: www.lyyti.fi%2Freg%2FAllegro_Songwriting_Bandcamp_6192
Application form: www.lyyti.fi%2Freg%2FAllegro_Songwriting_Bandcamp_6192