From first chords to global hits - SongHubs has been shaping music collaborations since 2013!
Over 2,000 songwriters, 30 locations, and countless unforgettable moments.
Watch our documentary now and dive into 11 years of songwriting magic, featuring @jrakz , @telenovaofficial , @christamwoy , @wearearco , @aliceivymusic@bicrunga & @josh__fountain ✨
🎥 Watch via songhubs.com or YouTube.com/apraamcos or 🔗 in bio
🎵 Trust - @jrakz
Written by Jordan Rakei, Florence Moore & Imraan Paleker
Courtesy of Decca, Universal Music Group Published by Sony Music Publishing, Sentric Music Publishing
🎞️ Produced by @amanafi_ and @marlenamonique
#SongHubs #MusicCollaboration
APRA AMCOS Aotearoa are thrilled to announce the participants in our first SongHubs of 2026:
Joe Faris | Ladyhawke | Noema Te Hau III | Nat Hutton | Paige | Sam Cullen | Rita Mae | Ruby Jackson | Tarn PK | Sarvi | Sam Nakamura | Tusekah
We can't wait to hear what gets created via collaboration during this week's songwriting retreat. Stay tuned here for updates. 👀
📣 SONGHUBS TĀMAKI MAKAURAU STARTS TOMORROW 📣
APRA AMCOS Aotearoa, with support from NZ On Air and the NZ Music Commission, are beyond stoked to begin our first SongHubs of 2026 - as well introduce you to our twelve participants - tomorrow. Watch this space. 👀
The week-long songwriting retreat will be held at Auckland's Roundhead Studios, 12-17 May, and will be steered by internationally acclaimed guest writers: NAVVY, Elizabeth Stokes, Rhys Lewis, and Jenn Decilveo.
Incredible work from Melbourne-based electronic producer and DJ, and recent ADE SongHubs guest, @swickswick 🔥
Known for punchy drums, heavy synths, and club-ready energy, he’s contributed to a huge portion of British rapper and singer M.I.A.’s latest seventh studio album, M.I.7., including the lead single “EVERYTHING” 💫
We highly recommend giving it a listen! x
SongHubs Academy returns to Perth this May, offering emerging songwriters the opportunity to develop their craft in a collaborative and supportive environment! 🌟
Noongar electro indie-pop singer songwriter and producer @booxkid will facilitate the sessions, taking place 10am - 6pm daily on 30 & 31 May.
12x positions are available for APRA AMCOS members aged 18 and over.
Boox Kid is a First Nation (Noongar) artist blending dreamy electropop with cross-genre versatility. A prominent performer, Boox has graced stages at BIGSOUND, Nannup Music Festival, and Perth Festival, and supported acts like George Ezra and Jen Cloher. Beyond his original music, Boox has showcased his talent in Noongar-language operas, Koolbardi Wer Wardong and Wundig Wer Wilura, and debuted as a sound designer in Yirra Yakkin’s Operation Boomerang. An advocate for First Nations artists, Boox participated in the APRA AMCOS RESONATE program, collaborating with artists like Jem Cassar-Daly, Cloe Terare and Candice Lorrae.
Expressions of interest close Sunday 3 May.
Link in bio! 🔗
@peachprc has made a standout debut on the ARIA charts with her first album Porcelain, marking a new milestone for the pop artist and 2024 Songhubs 100 curator!
The record has landed at No. 1 on the Australian Albums Chart, alongside a strong showing at No. 4 on both the ARIA Albums and Vinyl Albums charts.
‘Oasis,’ written by @peachprc@harrycharleshatesmusic@jbach and @dominikfelsmann during the camp, features on the album.
The project also includes collaborations with SongHubs 100 writers Harry Charles, Konstantin Kersting, and Carla Wehbe.
A huge congratulations to everyone involved in bringing this release to life 🤍
@harrystyles has curated this year’s Meltdown Festival in London, and the lineup is stacked! 🔥
It features none other than electronic artist, 2026 Song of the Year nominee & @songhubs curator @ninajirachi , who’s been absolutely killing it across both international and national festival circuits this year! (just another big moment to top it all off) “The concept of Harry Styles streaming I Love My Computer.” she shared to IG 🤯
The lineup also includes Australian drummer and record producer @steezmeez , a true powerhouse in her own right, performing with @warpaint
The festival will take place at the Southbank Centre from June 11 to June 21.
Big love to @ninajirachi & @steezmeez 💛
📸 via @ninajirachi & @steezmeez
We’re thrilled to announce that Emerging and established writers and producers are invited to submit an Expression of Interest for SongHubs Academy Advanced — a five‑day, immersive professional development experience taking place at RockingHorse Studios, Byron Bay ⭐️
Hosted by @konstikersting@dannyharley__@dominikfelsmann — a multi‑platinum, multi‑ARIA Award‑winning team with over 15 billion combined streams and co‑owners of Brisbane’s 4000 Studios.
This program is designed to take you beyond making records and into operating at an international industry level.
Across the week, participants will collaborate in curated writing teams, work to real-world briefs, gain insight into publishing, royalties and revenue streams, and walk away with new music and meaningful creative connections.
With only 8 positions available nationwide, applicants must be available for all five days:
Mon 11 May - Friday 15 May
Submissions close 11:59pm (AEST) Sunday 12 April 2026
Link in bio! 🔗
We’re excited to announce that SongHubs Academy is returning with @thatboykwame 🤍💫
Emerging Sydney-based African-Australian songwriters and producers aged 18+ are invited to apply for SongHubs Academy - a FREE 6-week collaborative songwriting program running throughout May and June!
Hosted at City of Sydney Creative Studios, this program offers participants the chance to collaborate, sharpen their songwriting and production skills, and build meaningful creative connections with like-minded artists. By the end of the program, participants will also walk away with newly recorded music.
There are 12 x positions available for APRA AMCOS members, and applicants must be available for all six consecutive weeks.
• 13 May • 20 May • 27 May • 3 June • 10 June • 17 June •
About @thatboykwame
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, and raised in Sydney, Australia, to Ghanaian parents, thatboykwame is a multidisciplinary creative whose work is driven by meaningful engagement with the arts. Through his practice, he explores diverse perspectives and future-focused ideas across multiple mediums.
Submissions close 11:59pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time) Sunday 12 April 2026
🔗 in bio!
Extremely grateful to announce that I’ll be curating the very first African-Australian SongHubs Academy.
12 Positions are open to APRA AMCOS members of the African Diaspora.
Head to the link in my bio for your chance to be apart of this Academy.
🎥: @yxngddg
📣 2026 TĀMAKI MAKAURAU SONGHUBS APPLICATIONS OPEN 📣
APRA AMCOS Aotearoa, with support from NZ On Air and the NZ Music Commission, are beyond stoked to announce applications are now open for our first SongHubs of 2026.
The week-long songwriting retreat will be held at Auckland's Roundhead Studios 12-17 May and will be steered by internationally acclaimed guest writers: Elizabeth Stokes, Rhys Lewis, and Jenn Decilveo ... with one further guest yet to be announced.
Available positions include:
- eight local positions for APRA members living in Aotearoa;
- three fully funded positions for APRA members living in Aotearoa, outside of the Auckland region;
- and one fully funded position for an APRA member based in Australia.
Applications are open to all APRA members, closing 5pm Friday 3rd April. You can read all eligibility criteria and - apply now - via the 🔗 link in bio. 🔗
