AURORA SONGWRITING SESSIONS 2026

A Nordic songwriting camp for collaboration, creativity, and representation

📅 Dates: February 19-21 2026
📍 Location: Songwriters Academy of Sweden, Örnsköldsvik
🎶 Format: 3-day songwriting camp
⏳ Application deadline: February 8th

About Aurora Songwriting Sessions

Aurora Songwriting Sessions is a three-day Nordic songwriting camp bringing together songwriters and producers from across the region to collaborate, grow artistically, and strengthen representation within the music industry.

Participants work in professionally curated writing teams to create original songs for International Women’s Day on March 8th, while building long-term cross-border connections and expanding their creative networks.

While progress has been made, gender imbalance in songwriting and production remains significant. Aurora Songwriting Sessions exists to actively shift that landscape - by creating space, visibility, and opportunity where it matters most.

2026 Focus & Format

For the 2026 edition:

• All producer roles are reserved for women and/or non-binary creators

• Topliner roles are open to applicants of all gender identities

This structure is designed to strengthen representation in production while maintaining an inclusive, collaborative environment where creativity comes first.

Why Join?

🎶 Create Music with Purpose

Collaborate with talented Nordic creators to write and produce original songs for International Women’s Day—music that carries both artistic and cultural impact.

🤝 Build Cross-Border Creative Relationships

Aurora is more than a camp. It’s a space for connection, exchange, and long-term collaboration across countries, cultures, and creative practices.

🌟 Be Part of a Broader Movement

By participating, you contribute to a more inclusive and balanced music industry—helping reshape who gets heard, credited, and empowered.

Who Can Apply?

We welcome applications from songwriters and producers based in northern Finland, Sweden, and Norway who are eager to collaborate, develop their craft, and be part of a supportive creative community.

Open roles:

• Producers: Women and/or non-binary creators

• Topliners: Open to all gender identities

• Artists: Open to all gender identities

Participants are selected based on submitted portfolios.

Practical Information

• The camp is free of charge

• Accommodation is provided for selected participants living outside Örnsköldsvik

• Travel costs from Vasa harbor are covered for selected participants from Finland

• Selection is based on submitted music portfolios

✨ Let’s create, connect, and shape the future—together. 💜