SongHubs Aotearoa 2021

MONDAY 22 MARCH - FRIDAY 26 MARCH 2021

THE ARTS CENTRE - CHRISTCHURCH
SongHubs Aotearoa is a series of collaborative song-writing retreats that APRA AMCOS is presenting in five different locations across Aotearoa New Zealand during 2020 and 2021.

With the generous support and involvement of NZ On Air and the New Zealand Music Commission, we're delighted to be coming to Ōtautahi / Christchurch.

Curator Delaney Davidson has gathered some of Aotearoa's most beloved and unique creators - Julia Deans, Jol Mulholland and Troy Kingi - to collaborate with songwriters from Canterbury and around the country at The Arts Centre.
ELIGIBILITY
You're eligible to apply for SongHubs Aotearoa - Ōtautahi / Christchurch 2021 if:
- You're an elected Full Writer Member of APRA
- You're able to demonstrate creative ability and success - along with a strong track record of local audience and/or industry support for your work within the past two years
- You're keen and willing to collaborate with other artists, songwriters and producers - and to create works for other artists, as well as for yourself
- You're willing to be photographed and filmed throughout the SongHubs program for APRA's promotional purposes
- You're willing to make yourself available for media relating to SongHubs, and for your image and biography to be used in association with this and future SongHubs events
- You're available for the FULL duration of SongHubs, including a) the evening of Sunday 21 March for the Welcome function, b) Monday 22 March through to Friday 26 March daily from 9.30am to 6pm, c) a songwriting seminar on the evening of Thursday 25 March, and d) our listening/wrap party on the evening of Friday 26 March
APPLICATIONS CLOSE AT 5PM ON TUESDAY 9 FEBRUARY 2021
To proceed to the application form, please confirm that you're eligible to apply for SongHubs Aotearoa (Ōtautahi - Christchurch) 2021 *

Yes
HOW DOES SONGHUBS WORK?
SongHubs is a week long song-writing program to be held at The Arts Centre in Christchurch from Monday 22 March to Friday 26 March 2021. Each day our curator (Delaney Davidson) will assign you a different group to write a song with. This group will consist of one of our guests, a producer, a 'lead' songwriter (for whom you're writing a song), and one other songwriter. These groups will each inhabit a separate studio space for the day.

Each songwriter will get the opportunity to be a 'lead' songwriter at least once, and will work with different guests during the week.

You also have the opportunity to work with a Mātanga Reo if you want to work in te reo Māori and would like specialist guidance.

A NOTE ABOUT OWNERSHIP

At SongHubs, ownership of all songs is split equally between the creators in the room. We collect this information as each song is written.

The demo recording and demo stems are made available after SongHubs is finished, for participants' continued reference, and to facilitate the development of the songs.

However, any further/additional production work - and the use of SongHubs stems in a finished recording - needs to be negotiated independently with the producer of the track.
AVAILABLE POSITIONS
LOCAL

There are 8 local positions available for songwriters and producers from the Christchurch area. We will provide a per diem of $60 NZD for 5 days. If you are accepted, please note that you will need to arrange your own accommodation and transport to and from the venue. Lunch, snacks and refreshments will be provided each day.

NATIONAL

There are 4 fully funded positions available for songwriters and producers from anywhere in New Zealand (outside the Christchurch area). We will fly you to Christchurch, accommodate you for the duration of the program and provide you with a per diem of $60 NZD for 6 days. Lunch, snacks and refreshments will be provided each day.

Please fill out the application below to be considered for one of these positions.
SONGHUBS AOTEAROA 2021
Your name: *

First Name Last Name
Your band or artist name: *
Your APRA membership number: *
If you don't know your membership number please contact APRA NZ Member Services on 0800 69 2772
Your contact phone number: *
Your email address: *
The town or city you're based in: *
Which of the following roles do you have experience in? *

Writer Producer Vocal Performer / Artist Instrumentalist
What position are you applying for? *

Local (8 available) National - Fully Funded (4 available)
If you aren't successful in obtaining a fully funded position, would you still like to be considered for a local position, and cover your own costs to attend?

Yes No
Do you have any dietary requirements that we need to know about for catering purposes?

Yes No
Please give details:
Please provide a hi-res publicity photograph of yourself for us to use if your application is successful:

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Would you like the opportunity to work with a Mātanga Reo during SongHubs Aotearoa? *

Yes No
How would you describe your level of experience with te reo Māori?

Beginner Student Fluent
Please give us a brief outline (maximum 200 words) of your musical career to date, and a list of your achievements over the past two years: *

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Please list your three most recent musical projects and when you made them (maximum 100 words): *

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Please provide three accessible (i.e. not password protected) online links to examples of your work created during the past two years: *
Would you like to add a letter of support from someone who knows your work and can speak on behalf of your musical ability (such as a local music industry professional or teacher)? This is optional.

Yes No
Please attach the letter here:

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If you have any questions about the SongHubs programme, or about this application, please don't hesitate to contact Victoria Kelly at vkelly@apra.co.nz
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MONDAY 22 MARCH - FRIDAY 26 MARCH 2021

ELIGIBILITY

HOW DOES SONGHUBS WORK?

AVAILABLE POSITIONS

If you have any questions about the SongHubs programme, or about this application, please don't hesitate to contact Victoria Kelly at vkelly@apra.co.nz