Summary

IMPF held an online songcamp as well as organising the 4th edition of the Palma Song camp, an in person songwriting camp in Palma de Mallorca,Spain.  IMPF and selected publisher members, along with our A&R Producer for the online camps launched calls for participation inviting publisher members to participate in the songcamps. The online camp opened up the experience to more writers and composers, without the need for travel – a great capacity building experience for first-timers who have not yet had the benefit, as composers, to experience songwriting camps.

Objectives

• This initiative offers networking opportunities for participants to connect with music publishers, industry professionals, and fellow songwriters encouraging potential collaborations, publishing deals, and career advancement within the music industry
• to foster creativity, collaboration, as well as innovation in music creation
• network, learn from industry experts, and create high-quality music content
• fostering knowledge exchange and skill development between songwriters and music publishers

Open Calls

Announcement /open calls were sent to IMPF publisher members in March 2025 for an Online Songcamp and the Palma Songwriting camp.

An official open call for the Online Songcamp taking place 24/25 June 2025 was sent out to members on May 9th with a deadline to apply by 30 May.  See details here.

Activity

Online songcamp 24-25 June 2025

The online camp took place on the 24 and 25 June 2025. A two-day international songwriting experience designed to spark cross-border collaboration, creative networking, and connections between songwriters, producers, and publishers. The online camp was about building global relationships and laying the groundwork for future, more targeted joint projects. Participants were grouped into small creative teams, working across time zones with peers from diverse backgrounds.

The open call received 48 applications which were reviewed by a selection committee with 15 applications being selected for the online song camp.

The collaborative nature of the online music camp was overwhelmingly seen as a positive, inspiring, and creatively fulfilling experience. Participants appreciated the inclusive and international nature of the initiative and found value in both the music created and the connections formed. While feedback was largely positive, suggestions for improved structure and facilitation—such as clearer timelines and more proactive support for collaboration—can enhance the experience in future editions.

A summary report is available here.

Palma songcamp 06-09 October 2025

The IMPF Songcamp 2025 successfully delivered a high impact, multi national creative program funded by the European Union. It brought together 21 professional songwriters from around the world, including participants from Canada, the United States, India, Estonia, France, and several European countries. The four day camp promoted artistic collaboration, cultural exchange, and professional development within Europe’s independent music sector. 

Over six professional songwriting briefs from leading industry partners including Merrystar Management, Fortiche Productions, Prodigious, and Ubisoft, participants created 48 original songs. The sessions produced outstanding music, encouraged lasting creative relationships, and expanded international professional networks. 

The Songcamp demonstrated strong alignment with EU cultural and creative sector objectives by facilitating international collaboration, strengthening relationships between European and global creatives, and producing professional quality work that is ready for both commercial and artistic use. It also enhanced Europe’s visibility and influence in the global music industry.

A summary report is available here.

Who we worked with

IMPF worked with publisher members and experts in the field to form selection committees and to select artists and producers to participate in the camps.  Details can be found in the summary reports on this webpage.

Beneficiaries

These initiatives offered networking opportunities for songwriters, composers, top-liners, producers to connect with music publishers, industry professionals, and fellow artists encouraging collaborations, publishing deals, and career advancement within the music industry.  The camps fostered creativity, collaboration, as well as innovation in music creation.

Outcomes/Next Steps

IMPF looks forward to planning a 2nd Online Song camp in 2026 and will hold the 5th Palma Songcamp from 05-08 October 2026.  Open calls will be communicated in early 2026.