EQUALIZE: Sydney

Write, Collaborate & Record

Join producers Lara Frew and Phoebe Sinclair aka Middleman (plus more still TBC!) for a songwriting and recording workshop for women and gender diverse* music creators.

Whether you're writing your first song or your fiftieth, you'll spend the day developing your craft, collaborating with other participants, and exploring songwriting and recording techniques.

The day includes:

• Guided songwriting exercises
• Small-group songwriting
• A live demonstration of how a song idea can be turned into a demo
• Networking with other music creators

Perfect for songwriters, producers, singers, instrumentalists and anyone curious about creating music.

Workshop Mentors
Recording & Production: Lara Frew & Phoebe Sinclair are Middleman, an emerging pop songwriting and production duo based in Sydney, Australia. The pair have worked on notable releases including Riiki Reid’s ‘Over Romantic’ (AMA’s Radio Airplay Record of the Year), Thai artist WIM’s viral hit ‘Supernova’ and PEPTALK’s ‘Better with Friends Mixtape Vol. 1’. Their work has earned recognition from esteemed industry figures including Troye Sivan and Lucas Keller, and has been further acknowledged through Music Australia’s Export Development Funding.

Songwriting: TBC

APRA AMCOS recognises that ‘gender diverse’ embodies a variety of ways people experience gender, including non-binary, trans, gender non-conforming, other non-cis male gender expressions and more. Above all, APRA AMCOS believes that the EQUALIZE workshops should be an inclusive, safe and caring creative environment for all participants.

Please only register if you can attend the full day

This workshop is designed as a full-day experience, with songwriting activities in the morning followed by recording and networking sessions in the afternoon.

Workshop schedule

• 9:45am - Doors open
• 10:00am - 12:50pm Songwriting activities and collaboration
• 12:50pm - 1:30pm Lunch
• 1:30pm - 3:30pm Recording 101: Starting a Demo
• 3:30pm - 4:30pm Networking
• 4:30pm - Finish

Places are limited and free to attend. If your circumstances change and you're no longer able to attend, please let us know as soon as possible so your place can be offered to someone on the waitlist.

APRA AMCOS staff will contact participants in the week leading up to the workshop to confirm attendance.

Things to know before you book

• You'll be writing and collaborating with other participants throughout the day.
• If you'd like to bring a portable instrument (such as a guitar, ukulele or similar), you're welcome to.
• Songs created during the workshop will use equal songwriting splits (often referred to as the "Nashville Rule"), meaning everyone involved in creating the song will share ownership equally.
• Lunch and snacks will be provided. This is an alcohol free event.
• This event is open to participants aged 16+. Anyone under 18 will need parent or guardian consent to attend.
• Photography and videography will take place throughout the day. If you'd prefer not to be photographed, please let an APRA AMCOS staff member know.

Venue & Access Information

The venue includes:

• At the front (street entrance) the ground entry level stairs can be bypassed via a platform lift. Alternatively the lower ground floor, which is accessible via Goold Street has direct access to the elevator and all floors
• Accessible toilet facilities
• Lift access to all levels used during Equalize
• Dedicated wheelchair and mobility aid spaces within the auditorium
• A wheelchair-friendly and mobility-accessible campus environment
• Quiet spaces available for participants seeking a low-stimulation environment

Please email events@apra.com.au to discuss your accessibility requirements and how we can support your participation.

Statement of Expectations
To help create a safe and inclusive environment for everyone, please read our Statement of Expectations before attending.

Questions?

Email events@apra.com.au.

Attendee Registration Questions

APRA AMCOS is committed to ensuring our services and support reflect the songwriting community. The registration form includes questions to help us better understand the music communities we engage with and to help ensure our services and support are designed to be considerate, relevant and accessible.

Unless information is required to determine eligibility for a program or event, responding is optional. If you prefer not to answer, please select "prefer not to say" or skip the question.

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