The IMPF GLOBAL MUSIC SUMMIT PALMA
SONG WRITING CAMP
29 September – 04 October 2024
20 songwriters/producers have been selected by a Committee to participate in this unique songwriting camp. The songwriting camp will take place in the Palma Music Studios. A high-energy celebratory listening session open to all Palma delegates will take place on the evening of Thursday, 03 October.
Committee members:
Niclas Molinder, songwriter, producer and music entrepreneur, founder of Session.
Aaron Buckingham, songwriter and publishing relations lead EMEA and SEA Spotify.
Andrea England, songwriter and founder of Lemonade Factory Music and Four Chords and The Truth.
Sue Crawshaw, music supervisor and founder of Pick and Mix.
Annette Barrett, President of the Selection Committee, MD and Global Strategic Liaison, Reservoir and IMPF President
You will find information relating to the producers, songwriters, and IMPF member companies involved in this year’s songwriting camp detailed below. We are also pleased to welcome our Partners and Sponsors.
Co-financed by the Creative Europe Programme of the European Union
Sponsors
22D Music Group, Kemper Music Group, Session Studio, Spotify and Palma Music Studios
Songwriters
Alex Runo – Roasting House Music
Alexander Holmgren Songwriter/Topliner/Musician/Artist/Producer Genres: Soulful Pop/Pop/Funk/Rnb/Rock Alexander Holmgren works out of RoastingHouse Studio 3 and has his own artist career going a long side his songwriting. Alexander is also a talented musician, touring with some of Sweden’s biggest artist such as Måns Zelmerlöw, Tingsek, Robin Stjernberg, Carola, Jill Jonson but is mainly a songwriter/producer at RoastingHouse Music in Sweden. Alexander’s co-write song “Bounce” with Cho Yong Pil won the M-Net “Song of the year” in Asia as well as 4 other prestigious awards. He has numerous cuts with Asian superstar such as Max Changmin, TVXQ, SUPER JUNOIR, Lead and many more but also western artists like Dante Thomas, Måns Zelmerlöw and rising star Moya etc. Words from Alex: I write music that I hope makes you feel something, whatever that feeling might be. The element of surprise is also an important part of my music. I’m not comfortable in the middle of the road… I was brought up with the (in my opinion) greatest singers, songwriters and musicians in the world. Sam Cooke, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Marvin Gaye and Otis Redding are a few of the artists from whom I draw my inspiration. I live and breathe music, always have. It’s my whole life. Peace!
Anja Werber – Schedler Music
Newcomer singer/songwriter with #6 song on Beatport and 50 + millions of streams worldwide in the last year. She crafts clever, meaningful songs in English (sometimes also in German) transforming emotions into music. Today she is collaborating on new projects, writing, and singing songs for some of the biggest DJs in the music industry.
Anna-Rose Clayton – CTM Publishing
Anna-Rose Clayton immerses herself in contemporary electro-pop hits, infused with a distinct British flair. Her music, characterized by catchy, danceable, and heartfelt songs, adds an edgy twist to the genre. Her live performances are nothing short of enchanting and fun, earning her support slots for prominent artists like Kae Tempest, RUEL, and Carly Rae Jepsen in Amsterdam. Following her standout performance at ESNS 2024, Anna-Rose received rave reviews from major Dutch newspapers. The Parool highlighted her as “a singer to watch”, while De Volkskrant praised her smart clubby hits influenced by Y2K vibes, noting similarities to Nelly Furtado in her melodies. Furthermore, her recent accolade as a 3FM Talent and her inclusion in the top 10 artists of 2024 attest to her rising status in the pop scene, and solidifies her position as a force to be reckoned with.
Flara K – Red Brick Songs
Flara K is the alias of singer-songwriter Sam Martel. Having spent the last three years embedded in the Montreal pop scene, co-writing and featuring alongside acts such as Edwin Raphael, Ridgely, Matt Rogers of Fleece, and Poolboy of Clay & Friends, Flara K has become an extension of her creative self as she prepares for the debut full-length album in 2024.
Keaton Henson – Faber Music
Keaton Henson is a singer-songwriter, composer, visual artist and poet from South England. A cult hero who has been releasing music for over a decade, Keaton excels in all formats and media in one aspect: total emotional honesty. He has released eight studio albums, five books and played sold-out shows in cathedrals, museums and concert halls all around the world. Throughout all of this work, Keaton has also helped other artists by co-writing, producing and arranging. He feels passionately about helping artists get out of their own way and find the joy and catharsis in creation. He’s also exhibited his visual art in galleries internationally, as well as scoring for film, ballet and TV. His orchestral works have been performed at venues such as the Sydney Opera House and the Barbican. Keaton has collaborated with The Staves, UNKLE and Daudi Matsiko previously. The success of his instrumental album, Romantic Works, led to Keaton’s artistic life opening up, leading to his work writing for film, TV and ballet, most notably his acclaimed scores for the film ‘Supernova’ and the BBC ballet war epic ‘Young Men’, as well as shows for television and companies such as balletboyz and the San-Francisco ballet.
Laurentiu Duta – Kemper Music Group
Songwriter, producer, and one of the most loved artists in Romania, Laurentiu is the frontman and prominent writer behind the most successful Romanian boyband. He is among the most successful Romanian pop music composers of the last 25 years. His writer portfolio comprises over 15 no. 1 singles, more than 50 top 20 songs in the Romanian charts, and several top 5 hits in Poland, Germany, France, The Netherlands and Canada.
LI:V – Tier Music
Sofia-Liis Liiv (aka Sofi) is a singer and violinist who has been digging into the world of songwriting over the last few years. Having trained in a multitude of genres from classical music to folk, Sofi possesses a varied skill set allowing her to experiment with mixing elements of different genres, whilst also having the ability to remain faithful to one genre. Over the last few years, Sofi has collaborated with several renowned Estonian artists from NOËP, Trad.Attack!, Alika, Inger, Sander Mölder and many others. She also performed with NOËP at his record-breaking arena concert to 14,000 people and was the backup singer for Alika at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2023. Sofi also has her solo artist project under the name LI:V.
Maddy Street – 22D Music Group
Maddy Street, the Brit that grew up in France is an artist who explores their
queerness through a melting-pop of rap, rock, and whatever else your ears can hear.
The singer and film director loves to bend gender and genre expectations.
Their live performances are always delivered with an outburst of rough but sincere
energy. They released an EP in 2022 called ‘’British Boy?’’ where they explore their
gender identity and musical freedom. Maddy Street will be on tour throughout the
summer and are already preparing a strong comeback on the French music scene
with the single “Switch Bitch” and their new EP entitled “Heart Choices”, expected in
October.
Max Cinnamon – PEN Music Group
Born in London and currently living in France Max found his love of music at age 4 when he started learning to play the violin. Fast forward to 2018, Max hit the finals of ‘Destination Eurovision’ at age 16 with his French language track ‘Ailleurs’ performing it live on national TV. At 19 he cowrote ‘Tick Tock’ Croatia ‘s Eurovision Entry by Albina and the song became a chart-topping hit. He studied at Abbey Road Institute and honed his music production and audio engineering skills. Max started writing for his full-length album while on a writing trip in LA in 2023 and his debut EP was released in June 2024. He is releasing singles monthly and the full length will be out this fall. Drawing inspiration from personal experiences, his tunes are a vibe, no frills, just honest, authentic music in the pop rock genre. As a writer producer, Max has collaborated with various artists such as Bobby John, BAYWUD, Mathilde G, Astrality and to date has amassed over 25 million streams. Other recent cowrites have included Etienne Dupuis Cloutier, Jessica Childress, Mikey Wax, Jonathan Bluth, Blessing Offor, Malu, LeyeT, Paulina Aguirre, Gregory Dillon and Ryan Wright. Max works with publishing veteran Patrick Conseil of Pure Pop Music LLC and the sync team at PEN Music Group. More info please contact purepopmusic@gmail.com
Olen Kittelsen – Onerpm Publishing
Olen Kittelsen is a songwriter and musician known for his heartfelt lyrics and melodies. He first gained recognition through his extensive touring history with the pop duo Aly & AJ, contributing to the duo’s dynamic live performances and later as a songwriter on their fourth studio album. Olen’s work has also found success in the world of sync placements, where his songs have been featured in various popular media outlets like NBC’s Today Show. Notably, his music was featured in Netflix’s hit comedy “The Wrong Missy,” adding an emotional layer to the film’s soundtrack. His songs have also appeared in Hulu’s acclaimed series “Atypical,” contributing to the show’s authentic and relatable tone. Additionally, Olen’s work has been featured in commercials for major brands like Taco Bell, as well as on MTV’s “Teen Mom,” where his music helped underscore key moments in the show. Olen is currently writing and producing his debut album while continuing to contribute as a songwriter on multiple projects.
Olen Kittelsen
OUDI – Globe Art Publishing
Chrystal Leigh Oudijk, known professionally as OUDi, is a dynamic force in the evolving music scene, where her deep roots in country music blend seamlessly with modern genres like EDM, House, Dance, and Pop. Emerging with her first release in early 2024, OUDi has quickly made a significant impact, garnering thousands of streams and critical acclaim for her debut single. From her early days with the industrial pop group Jakalope to her transformative involvement in the country duo Sons of Daughters, OUDi has demonstrated a unique ability to bridge genres. Her time with Sons of Daughters was particularly formative, marking her as a key player in the country scene with their tracks reaching top spots on the Billboard charts and accumulating over 5 million global streams. This experience underscores her knack for creating music that resonates deeply with traditional country fans while appealing to a broader audience. OUDi’s innovative approach is not just confined to her music production; her songwriting blends heartfelt country twangs with compelling dance rhythms, making her a perfect match for the current music landscape where country elements are experiencing a resurgence in mainstream pop and electronic music. Her past collaborations and successful partnerships highlight her adaptability and readiness to contribute to and enhance this growing trend. Currently, OUDi is seeking collaborations that push creative boundaries across various media, aiming to integrate her distinctive sound more extensively into film and television projects. With her proven track record and ongoing desire to innovate, OUDi stands poised to influence and reshape the music industry’s evolving dynamics. Discover more about OUDi and her music at [www.itsmeoudi.com](http://www.itsmeoudi.com), and follow her journey on social media to stay updated on her latest projects and releases.
Saint Nicole – Musigamy
Sainte Nicole is an icon of irreverent French pop. She is the spokesperson of a generation that seeks to overturn codes with humor, intelligence and impertinence. As in a Caravaggio painting where shadow meets light, Sainte Nicole likes to play on contrasts. With her soft, enveloping voice, she speaks gritty truths, while elegantly dressed, she sings her desire crudely. And if she likes to make people uncomfortable, it’s always with a laughing, unifying gaze. Sainte Nicole is a player. She is a great topliner into many genres from french chanson to EDM going through mainstream pop. She can write and sing in several languages.
Shady – Dipiu
Shady Fatin Cherkaoui is a diamond and multi-platinum and multi-gold songwriter, her artist profile (Shibui) has more than 2 millions monthly listeners, and she’s part of the collective Shanguy. Her biggest song up to date is “Thunder”that she wrote and sung for Gabry Ponte, Prezioso and LUM!X, that has currently 550 millions streams on Spotify only and around one billion streams on all platforms. Is also certified diamond award in France, triple platinum in Italy, Norway and Sweden, double platinum in Switzerland and Poland, platinum in Germany, Austria, Netherlands, Canada, Denmark, gold in Belgium and Spain. Besides that banger, she wrote many other successful songs listed below: “Game” Möve, Vamero (27 MLN collective streams) “Kalima Minou” Shanguy (18MLN) (platinum in Poland) “Lose my mind” Borisway (21 MLN) (gold in France) “Dooh Dooh (stereo sound)” Lizot (18,9 MLN) “Desolee (Paris/Paname)” Shanguy (50 MLN) (Triple Platinum in Poland) “Kings & Queens) Borisway (31 MLN) (gold in France) “Superman” Vinai (48 MLN) “Halo” Prezioso, Harris and ford (99 MLN) (gold in France) “Hurricane” Blasterjaxx, prezioso, lizot (79MLN) (gold in France) “Drink and shout” prezioso, VINI VICI (75 MLN) (gold in France).
Producers
Colouring – Downtown Music Publishing
Jack Kenworthy is a composer/producer from Leicestershire, England. Primarily known for his project, Colouring, he releases music through Bella Union Records and has amassed over 80 million streams across Apple Music & Spotify. Having signed to Interscope Records in 2016, Kenworthy has toured with artists such as The 1975, The Japanese House and LANY. He has supported arena show tours across the UK & America playing venues including The Greek Theatre, Los Angeles, London’s Shepherd’s Bush Empire and Reading & Leeds Festival. Kenworthy has collaborated with artists and producers, including Robin Hannibal, Gianluca Buccellati, Mikko Gordon, Kid Harpoon, Tourist and Eg White. He released his debut album, ‘Wake’, to acclaim in 2021 and his sophomore album, ‘Love To You, Mate’ was released in February 2024 on Bella Union Records. Recent singles ‘Lune’, ‘For You’ and ‘How’d It Get So Real?’ have seen regular radio support from BBC Radio 1 and 6 Music. Kenworthy is published by Downtown Music Publishing and has had his music synced on renowned US and UK TV shows and feature films such as 13 Reasons Why (Netflix), After (Aviron Pictures), The Vampire Diaries (Warner Bros), The Circle (Netflix), Blue Bloods (CBS/Sky Atlantic), Love Island (ITV), EA Sports FIFA20 game soundtrack, Love Victor (Disney+) and Made In Chelsea (E4). Latest projects include music composed for upcoming films The Kissing Booth 3 (Netflix), Hello, Goodbye & Everything In Between (Netflix), Samantha Rose (Andrew Morgan Film) and The Republic of Sarah (CBS). Kenworthy has recently been writing and producing for artists including Max Pope, Khazali, Julia Cumming, Mysie, Alfie Sharp and Gia Ford.
Léopold Riou – Editions LEVALLOIS
July 2022. Léopold Riou, 26, guitar in hand and a big smile on his face, sets the Vieilles Charrues stage alight in front of 70,000 spectators for his first concert with Matmatah. It was a phenomenal debut, and a feat he would repeat from SMAC to Zenith during the two years of intense touring that followed with the Brest-based band. It has to be said that this is not the young guitarist’s first rock project. Since 2018, he has released 3 albums with Kitch, the rock band of which he is founder and frontman. But the musician has many other talents. A songwriter and performer in the studio and on stage, he also worked in sound engineering for five years, and logically thrives on artistic production. So, in 2024, it was with a suitcase full of new songs that he began his personal project, under his own name. Temporarily abandoning his guitar riffs, he returned to the pop influences of his youth. And from the tracks he reveals in dribs and drabs, we can only note his references to mainstream American pop spiced up with hip-hop culture. Produced and recorded alone at home, in the style of young prodigy producers, his songs, sometimes tinged with teenage nostalgia, are reminiscent of the pop-rap prod of Timbaland or Kanye West, or the 90s sounds of Bleachers. His debut EP is scheduled for release in early 2025.
Loki Rothman – KvN Music Publishing
Cape Town guitarist, producer, and composer Loki Rothman first gained attention in 2009 on SA’s Got Talent. Despite being born with syndactyly, he overcame numerous surgeries to become a skilled guitarist. Loki has over 1.4 million views on YouTube and has worked extensively with Jack Parow, including co-writing and producing the album ‘Die Evangelie Van Goeie Tye’. Now focusing on his solo career, Loki also scores soundtracks for Afrikaans films, including the award-winning ‘Stiekyt’.
Ocevnside Clvb – Music Publishers Canada
Anastasiya Petrova (aka Ocevnside Clvb) is an award-winning songwriter, producer and mix engineer hailing from Toronto, Canada. She has recently worked with Tyler Shaw and Serena Ryder, and her latest co-write with Andrea Ramolo entitled “Golden” was featured in CBC’s Olympic Games Paris coverage (July 26-August 11, 2024). Anastasiya has written original music for TV’s “My Little Pony” and continues to work as a producer-mentor in Music Publishers Canada’s Women In The Studio National Accelerator. She is looking to expand into export markets in the US, Europe and Scandinavia bringing her unique blend of production skills and club pop hooks to new collaborators and co-conspirators.
Panos – Musou
Panos Panagiotis Karananos is a composer, music producer and guitarist. He has studied Modern Electric guitar and Jazz Harmony along with classical orchestration and piano. Since 2015 he has composed, arranged and produced versatile works, including music for commercials, feature films, string quartets and a variety of rock and pop songs. In advertising he has composed and supervised music for more than 200 Tv commercials, events and radio commercials. He has collaborated with international and local jazz, rnb and traditional artists. His latest work for cinema is Athens Midnight Radio by Renos Haralambidis. Some of his work is featured on commercials for clients like Cosmote,Dixons , Nestle, Novibet, Greek National Tourism Organisation, Apple Tv and European Cinema.
Renzo Stone – Edizioni Curci
Renzo Stone, stage name of Lorenzo Buso, is a musician, composer, arranger, and music producer. At the age of 11, he began studying classical guitar, piano, solfeggio, and choral singing at the Arrigo Boito Conservatory in Parma, where he graduated in 2021 with a degree in Electronic Pop Keyboards. During his high school years, he started his music career as a DJ, and then fully devoted himself to being a music producer and composer. To date, he has produced and co-written tracks for artists like Ghali, J-Ax, Elettra Lamborghini, NASKA, and Dargen D’Amico. In 2021, Renzo Stone officially joined the roster of Edizioni Curci.
Vallo Kikas – FAAR Music
Vallo Kikas is a renowned producer and songwriter celebrated for his versatility and ability to adapt to the unique styles of the artists he collaborates with. His exceptional talent has earned him multiple awards at the Estonian Music Industry Awards, including ‘Producer of the Year’ (2022), ‘Mixing Engineer of the Year’ (2022, 2023), and ‘Mastering Engineer of the Year’ (2022, 2023, 2024). Vallo has produced numerous radio hits in Estonia and achieved international success with Victor Crone’s “Storm,” a Top 10 hit on Swedish radio in 2019. His produced songs have represented Estonia in the Eurovision Song Contest four times. As one half of the electronic music duo Kisma, Vallo has garnered nearly 17 million Spotify streams for their hit song “Fingertips.” His recent collaborations include producing and co-writing Norwegian artist’s Tungevaag’s “Lonely Hearts” and Polish artist Blanka’s “Cara Mia. He has worked together with artists and songwriters like FINK, Dynoro, Sigma, Tungevaag, Syn Cole, Lucky Luke, Blanka, Victor Crone, Andreas Moe, Sarah de Warren, Adam Woods, Willemijn May, Hanne Mjoen, Misha Miller, Holy Molly, Olivia Addams to name a few.
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