SXSW Songs

Apply now for the opportunity to participate in the SXSW Songs 2025 camp, three days of pop songwriting sessions for producers, songwriters, and artists from around the world with previous co-writing credits.

The fee for an application completed by October 24, 2024 (11:59pm PT) is $35. The final deadline to apply is December 19, 2024 (11:59pm PT) for a fee of $55. You will be charged the rate listed at the time of final submission. All applicants will be notified of their status on or before January 18, 2025. SXSW is not able to issue any refunds.

SXSW Songs 2025 Applications are open to: Producers, All-Rounders, Topliners and Artists with professional writing or co-writing credits in a pop genre.

Invited participants take part in three full days of songwriting sessions with a peer group of established international producers and songwriters.

All day co-writing sessions will be scheduled Sunday, March 15 to Tuesday, March 17
Official Playback Party Event on Wednesday, March 18
One (1) complimentary Platinum Badge per participant

Please note:

The person listed as Primary Contact in your SXSW Songs application should be someone who is authorized to respond on behalf of the applicant and who frequently checks their email. Notifications from SXSW will be sent to the Primary Contact email address, and will require a timely response.

Within 48 hours of submitting, you will receive ša confirmation email from SXSW. If you do not receive notification within 48 hours, please follow up by email to ensure that your application has been submitted properly and is under consideration.

To keep important SXSW emails from landing in your spam folder it’s a good idea to add the following address to your contact list: songs@sxsw.com