APRA AMCOS NZ announce SongHubs Waikato, a week-long songwriting camp heading to Raglan this October/November. SongHubs Waikato will be curated by Jennie Skulander, lead singer of chart-topping, heavy metal group Devilskin. Jennie will choose the songwriters and producers to attend SongHubs Waikato and invite special guest writers to assist in each session.
Applications are now open to all Aotearoa APRA members and close 5pm Tuesday 12th September.
What: APRA SongHubs Waikato 2023, a live-in songwriting retreat in Raglan
When: 30 October – 3 November
Where: Raglan Sunset Motel
How it works:
SongHubs Waikato is a live-in songwriting retreat where successful applicants will spend a week in Raglan, collaborating with new artists each day under the guidance of Jennie Skulander and special guest writers.
Each day, Jennie will assign you to a different group to write a song with. This group will consist of a “lead” songwriter (for whom you’re writing a song) a writer/producer, one other songwriter, and a guest writer.
Each songwriter will get the opportunity to be a “lead” songwriter at least once and will work with different artists across the week.
We are offering 12 positions for SongHubs Waikato 2023:
Before you apply please read the elgibility criteria in the application form.
Jennie Skulander is the lead singer and founding member of 4-piece group, Devilskin formed in June 2010 in Hamilton New Zealand. Her powerful and compelling voice and alluring stage presence sets her apart from any vocalist New Zealand has put up so far. With an unerring gift for melody, Jennie's incredible voice sweeps from whisper to roar, rips with power, drips with melody and captivates with sincerity.
Devilskin is made up of Paul Martin (bass), Nail (lead guitar), and Nic Martin (drums). Their Platinum selling debut album We Rise entered the NZ national album charts at Number 1 and stayed in the top 40 for over 54 weeks! The band exploded onto the NZ rock scene with the infectious ‘Little Pills’ and ‘Never See The Light’ singles and was followed by the Number 1 airplay song ‘Start A Revolution’.
Devilskin’s second studio album BE LIKE THE RIVER debuted at Number 1 on the New Zealand Album charts and subsequently achieved GOLD sales certification.
During 2017 Devilskin completed two tours throughout the UK and Europe which included their debut festival appearance at the legendary DOWNLOAD UK festival. 2018 they were invited by great friends Halestorm for an 18 date European tour playing to sold out gigs every night, which was quickly followed by their own 10 date headline tour through the UK. 2019 got off to a flying start with invitations from SLASH to be sole support for his Australasian Arena tour followed by appearances at Download Sydney & Download Melbourne and our own HOMEGROWN Festival in Wellington.
Devilskin have earned a formidable reputation by earnestly demonstrating commitment to unpretentious musical values, writing songs that have depth and passion, and a relentless touring schedule. Their tactical instrumental attack is balanced by the seductive Jennie Skulander and her incredible voice that sweeps from whisper to roar, rips with power, drips with melody and captivates with Sincerity.
Please read all eligibility criteria before applying. Deadline is 5pm Tuesday 12th September. Any questions regarding the application or the SongHubs programme please contact [email protected]