Kanye's producer, Jen Cloher and Kevin Mitchell locked in for songwriter masterclass
APRA AMCOS and Creative Victoria have pulled together a few songwriting and production heavyweights for the first ever Melbourne Sessions.
LA-based Grammy-winning R&B producer Warryn Campbell (Alicia Keys, Kanye West, Missy Elliott), Jebediah's Kevin Mitchell, Jen Cloher, and Ben Abraham (who co-wrote Kesha's hit 'Praying') are locked in for a one-day event of masterclasses, workshops and networking opportunities for emerging and mid-career songwriters.
The Melbourne Sessions, presented by APRA AMCOS and the Victorian Government through Creative Victoria, is a ticketed event, held Friday July 6 at Kindred Studios in Yarraville.
“I am stoked to have the chance to lead a masterclass for The Melbourne Sessions," said songwriter Ben Abraham. "I grew up around songwriting and am super passionate to share everything I know about the craft with anyone who will listen.”
Watch the clip for Kesha's 'Praying' below:
US-via-Zimbabwe songwriter and solo artist Shungudzo (The Chainsmokers, Little Mix, Jessie Ware), producer Anna Laverty, and renowned film and TV composer Cezary Skubiszewski are also among the songwriters, composers and producers locked in for The Melbourne Sessions.
“As one of Australia’s fastest growing export industries, a career path in songwriting or composing has never been more viable, which is why we are partnering with Creative Victoria to further advance the artistic and economic potential in the field,” said Jana Gibson, APRA AMCOS’ Director of Writer Services.
Earlybird tickets to The Melbourne Sessions are on sale from April 17 for $45 - $55.
Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
EVENT DETAILS FOR THE MELBOURNE SESSIONS
Friday 6 July, 2018 Time: 9AM-8PM Location: Kindred Studios, Yarraville
FIRST ANNOUNCEMENT OF SPEAKERS & ARTISTS:
In Conversation Warryn Campbell (USA)
Masterclasses Anna Laverty Ben Abraham Cezary Skubiszewski Shungudzo (USA/ZIMBABWE)
Workshops Adalita Dallas Frasca Harvey Miller (Client Liaison) Jen Cloher Joel Quartermain Joelistics Kevin Mitchell MSquared Olympia
Program information, news, and ticketing details are available at www.themelbournesessions.com.
More speakers and mentors to be added.
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Reporting from inside the Australian music business since '94.
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