Music Latvia invites applications for the 10th RIGaLIVE Songwriting Camp

The Latvian Music Development Association/Latvian Music Export, also known as Music Latvia, invites musicians, lyricists, performers, composers, and producers to apply for participation in the milestone 10th RIGaLIVE songwriting camp, which will take place from November 12th to 14th in Riga, Latvia.

RIGaLIVE is an international songwriting camp that brings together musicians, composers, and producers from various countries and with different musical backgrounds. It is a unique collaboration platform offering the opportunity to interact, work in teams, and create original new songs, blending various genres, styles, and experiences. RIGaLIVE has become a significant event in both the Latvian and international music industry, providing participants with a platform to create music that can reach a broad audience in Latvia and beyond. Both local and international musicians have participated in the camp, creating hundreds of new songs, many of which have become successful radio hits. RIGaLIVE participants not only create music but also build professional connections and learn from industry experts.

Agnese Cimuška-Rekke, executive director of Music Latvia and the RIGaLIVE organizer, comments: “We are extremely proud that the RIGaLIVE camp is taking place for the tenth time! This session will be special, as we have seen the significant impact this platform has had on the Latvian music scene and on international musician collaboration. Our regular feedback from participants – both local and international – indicates how RIGaLIVE has become an important and inspiring place for the development of creative ideas. We are delighted that participants can not only create new music but also build professional relationships and learn the latest trends from industry leaders. We are excited about everything we can achieve together in this anniversary session!”

Applications for RIGaLIVE #10 are open until October 1. All interested individuals are invited to apply by filling out the form: https://ej.uz/rigalive_10. The participation fee is 100 euros, and selected participants will be announced by October 10th.

As always, RIGaLIVE will also offer educational masterclasses and lectures, providing an opportunity to acquire new skills and learn about the latest trends in the music industry. Stay updated on these events by visiting the website www.musiclatvia.lv.

RIGaLIVE extends its gratitude to the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia, the Latvian Performers’ and Producers’ Association (LaIPA), and the Jāzeps Mediņš Riga Secondary School of Music for their support.

 

Successful Completion of the 9th session of the “RIGaLIVE” songwriting camp

“Latvian Music Development Association/Latvian Music Export” has successfully concluded the 9th session of the “RIGaLIVE” songwriting camp that took place from November 7 to 9, bringing together 30 songwriters, performers, and producers with an aim to create new songs and collaborations.

On the first day of the camp, participants engaged in informative masterclasses on intellectual property matters, including copyrights, neighbouring rights. The sessions were led by Liena Edvardsa, executive director of the Latvian Performers and Producer’s  Association (LaIPA), and Linda Zommere, head of the legal department at the Patent Office.

Additionally, there were presentations on entering the Estonian music market by Ave Tölpt (Music Estonia), insights into the French music market by Benjamin Demelemester (Centre national de la musique), and discussions on music synchronization in film and advertising featuring Magdalena Niestryjewska from Jaguarec. The day concluded with a panel discussion on synchronization in films, ads, and beyond, featuring Guna Zučiks (Every Little Thing, LV), Dāvis Sīmanis (film director, LV), Magdalena Niestryjewska (Jaguarec, PL), Sandra Perens (Tier Music Publishing, EE), and Elvijs Pārpucs (Later Riga, LV).

During the second and third days of the camp, participants worked on creating new songs, presenting their work each evening not only to fellow participants but also to industry experts who evaluated the potential of each song.

“Our goal was to create an international, exciting platform for music creation and artist development, and we have achieved that. The collaboration with ‘Jāzeps Mediņš Riga Music Secondary School’ is vital as it allows us to involve the younger generation, share industry knowledge, and promote the acquisition of essential skills. We express our gratitude to the team, students, and director Ainārs Šablovskis of Jāzeps Mediņš Riga Music Secondary School for their collaboration and support,” said Agnese Cimuška-Rekke, executive director of the Latvian Music Development Association/Latvian Music Export.

“This camp has been like a creative recharge that has opened up new perspectives not only in my songwriting but also provided an opportunity to collaborate with talented musicians from other countries. I am confident that ‘RIGaLIVE’ is a place where new collaborations and opportunities emerge, and I am happy to be part of this wonderful experience,” commented singer Marta Grigale, reflecting on her participation in the “RIGaLIVE” songwriting camp.

In total, the 9th session of the RIGaLIVE camp produced 25 new songs in various music genres. This year, participants included musicians from nine countries: Latvia, Estonia, Sweden, Poland, the Czech Republic, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, and Slovenia.

“RIGaLIVE” is organized with the support of the Latvian Performers and Producers’ Association (LaIPA), the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia, Jāzeps Mediņš Riga Music Secondary School, Laima, Jersika Chips, VENDEN, msonic Baltic Latvia, and Aldaris.

Application is now open for the 9th session of the RIGaLIVE songwriting camp!

Calling all musicians, lyricists, vocalists, composers, and producers!

 

We invite you to be a part of the exciting RIGaLIVE songwriting camp, presented by the Latvian Music Development Association/Latvian Music Export Office. The ninth session of RIGaLIVE will be taking place in the vibrant city of Riga from November 7th to 9th, and it promises to be an inspiring journey into the world of music creation, with a special focus on music synchronization.

 

What is RIGaLIVE?

RIGaLIVE is not just a camp; it’s a collaborative songwriting workshop with an aim to craft potential radio hits through creative teamwork. This year’s focus is sync (film, TV series, adverts, video games etc) with a special brief by Magdalena Niestryjewska (Head of Sync and Music Supervisor at Jaguarec, Poland) and Elvijs Pārpucis (Musician and Video Director, Latvia)

 

What unfolds during these three enriching days?

The first day kicks off with insightful lectures and masterclasses, featuring industry experts. On the following two days, it’s all about the creative process, as the participants dive into the art of crafting musical masterpieces.

 

How does the creative songwriting process unfold?

Throughout each of these creative days, participants will be devided into teams, each consisting of a music author, a performer, and a producer. These teams will then embark on an eight-hour journey to compose and record a demo version of a brand new song or composition.

 

What sets us apart?

Every piece created during RIGaLIVE will receive professional feedback from esteemed individuals within both the international and local music industries.

 

Here’s a glimpse of the RIGaLIVE #9 schedule:

Tue, Nov 7: Participant introductions and creative masterclasses

Wed, Nov 8: Songwriting workshop, listening to the newly created demos, and expert evaluations

Thu, Nov 9: Songwriting workshop continues, listening to the newly created demos, and expert evaluations

 

Curious about the results of past camps?

Check out some of the incredible work from previous sessions on our “RIGaLIVE”

Spotify playlist: https://spotify.link/3qvTGZKY4Cb

 

To secure your spot at RIGaLIVE #9, make sure to complete the application form by September 29, 2023: https://ej.uz/RIGaLIVE9

 

The list of accepted participants will be unveiled by October 16.

 

Ready to dive into the world of synchronized songwriting?

Apply for the RIGaLIVE songwriting camp now: https://ej.uz/RIGaLIVE9

 

Stay tuned for updates on lectures and other exciting activities, which will be posted on our website at www.musiclatvia.lv, or reach out to us at info@musiclatvia.lv for more information.

 

Join us at RIGaLIVE #9 and let your musical talents shine in the heart of Riga!

 

RIGaLIVE is greatful for the support from The Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Latvia, Latvian Performers’ and Producers’ Association (LaIPA) and Jāzeps Mediņš Riga Music secondary school.

Application for the 8th session of the RIGaLIVE songwriting camp has been announced

Music authors, lyricists, performers, and song producers are invited to apply for their participation in the songwriting camp RIGaLIVE #8 organized by Latvian Music Development Association/Latvian Music Export Office. The camp will take place in Riga from November 7th -9th.

What is RIGaLIVE? It is a songwriting workshop – music writing camp. The goal is for the participants to create potential radio hits by working creatively in teams.
What happens in these three days? On the first day of the camp, lectures and master classes are held in cooperation with industry professionals. On the second and third day, creative work on the creation of songs takes place.
How does creative songwriting work? During each of the creative songwriting days, the participants are divided into teams consisting of three people – a music author, a performer, and a producer. Each group then spends eight hours working on a new song, recording a demo version of it.
Rating for every song from professionals of the music industry! At the end of each day, the new songs are evaluated by experts – experienced professionals of the international and local music industry.

Schedule of RIGaLIVE #8:
7.11. – getting to know the participants, creative masterclasses
8.11. – songwriting workshop, listening to new songs, comments from professionals
9.11. – songwriting workshop, listening to new songs, comments from professionals

Musician BŪŪ shares her experience of participating in the camp: “For me, writing songs in a team is a big challenge, but when it succeeds, of course, the result is stronger than writing alone. That was exactly the case with my song “Kur ir mana cilts” – when I came up with the chorus of the song, I realized that, yes – this is a golden, almost “tribal” pop song! I highly recommend lonely songwriters to try working in a team.”
Musician Katrīna Dimanta talks about her participation in the camp: “The main thing when going to such an event is to go with an open mind, with the desire to cooperate, to work, to learn, to teach something, to get acquainted, to network, to find out how a song is really created in a team. I would recommend participating in this camp because it helps you develop, grow and learn what it’s like to work with other artists, what it’s like to work with a time limit.”

Check out some of the work done in the previous camps on the “RIGaLIVE” Spotify playlist!

To apply for the camp, you must fill out the application form until October 10. Accepted participants will be announced by the end of October.

Participation fee – 100 € !

APPLY FOR THE SONGWRITING CAMP HERE: REGISTRATION!

Information about lectures and other activities will be updated.
More info: www.musiclatvia.lv and info@musiclatvia.lv

RIGaLIVE 7 AFTERMOVIE!

Supported by LaIPA and Ministry of Culture.

Apply for the songwriting camp RIGaLIVE #6

Apply for the songwriting camp RIGaLIVE #6, which will take place during April 7th – 9th in Riga, Latvia.

Songwriters, lyricists, producers, musicians, and bands are welcome to join songwriting camp and masterclass RIGaLIVE #6 that will be happening from 7th to 9th of April in Riga.

During this songwriting camp and masterclass there will be formed up to 10 groups, each of them includes – a producer, a songwriter, and a singer – to collaborate in a collective song writing process.

Each day the artists will have eight hours to create a demo version of a new song that will be evaluated by a professional jury, consisting of international and Latvian music industry professionals. The aim of the camp is to create songs that might be potential hits.

Schedule of the camp:

07/04 – introductions of the participants, masterclass, songwriting session;

08/04 – songwriting session, demo listening, and evaluation session;

09/04 – songwriting session, demo listening, and evaluation session.

APPLY HERE!!!

Applications must be filed before 11.02.2020, the participants of the camp will be announced by the middle of February.

Participation fee for the selected applicants: 75 EUR.

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Watch a video recap of the RIGaLIVE#5 session!

Apply for the songwriting camp RIGaLIVE #5!

Songwriters, lyricists, producers, musicians, and bands are welcome to join songwriting camp and masterclass RIGaLIVE #5, that will be happening from 15th to 17th of October in Riga.

During this songwriting camp and masterclass, there will be formed up to 10 groups of participants that will collectively write new songs. Nine groups will consist of three participants each – a producer, a songwriter, and a singer, while another group will be formed with an existing band and a producer. Each day each of the groups will work for eight hours, during which they’ll create a demo version of a new song that will be evaluated by a professional jury, consisting of international and Latvian music industry professionals. The aim of the camp is to create songs that might be potential hits.

Schedule of the camp:

15/10 – introductions of the participants, masterclass, songwriting session;

16/10 – songwriting session, demo listening, and evaluation session;

17/10 – songwriting session, demo listening, and evaluation session.

Applications must be filed before 02.09.2019, the participants of the camp will be announced by the middle of September.

Participation fee for the selected applicants: 50 EUR.

APPLY HERE!

Songwriting camp RIGaLIVE#5 aftermovie

With the support of the Latvian Performers’ and Producers’ Association (LaIPA) and the Ministry of Culture for the fifth time Music Export Latvia organised a songwriting camp RIGaLIVE#5.

Musicians, producers, authors from Latvia, Estonia, Russia and Czech Republic participated in songwriting session #5.

Music: Bel Tempo “Think Too Much” (RIGaLIVE#3, Andis Ansons, Jūlijs Melngailis)
Video: Rolands Rekke

“RIGaLIVE“ songwriting camp songs shortlisted for “Supernova 2020”

Three of the “RIGaLIVE“ songwriting camp 5th session songs are shortlisted for the “Supernova 2020” final, among them Annemarija Moiseja – Undo, Katrīna Bindere – I Will Break Your Heart and Alekss Silvers – Again! The finalists will be revealed on the 16th of January. They will perform live at the final show on the 8th of February when the public will choose the winner of “Supernova 2020” who will represent Latvia at the Eurovision Song Contest in the Netherlands later this year in May.

The “RIGaLIVE“ songwriting camp 5th session took place in the middle of October 2019 and gathered together more than 30 creatives from Latvia, Estonia, Czech Republic and Russia. The promising young singers teamed up with well-rounded songwriters and producers from Latvia and Estonia to create the songs that would resonate with a wide audience.

“RIGaLIVE“ songs in the “Supernova 2020”  shortlist:

Annemarija Moiseja “Undo”.

Music: Mārtiņš Gailītis (Marka), Jans Vavra, Annemarija Moiseja, Reinis Straume

Lyrics: Reinis Straume, Jans Vavra

Producer: Mārtiņš Gailītis (Marka)

Katrīna Bindere “I Will Break Your Heart”.

Music: Katrīna Anete Bindere-Čodere, Jānis Driksna, Niklāvs Sekačs

Lyrics: Katrīna Anete Bindere-Čodere, Jānis Driksna, Niklāvs Sekačs

Producer: Kaspars Ansons, Niklāvs Sekačs

Alekss Silvers “Again”.

Music: Alekss Silvers, Andis Ansons, Uku Moldau

Lyrics: Alekss Silvers, Andis Ansons, Uku Moldau

Producer: Kaspars Ansons, Andis Ansons

“The One That Got Away” song from “RIGaLIVE#4” out today!

“The One That Got Away” is something that started as a tiny story told by ANNNA’s Estonian friend Uku, and, in just under one day, got developed into a whole song by three musicians during songwriting camp “RIGaLIVE#4”. It’s a melancholic tune that takes you on a visual a journey. ANNNA’s vocals, and her intoxicating lyrics add up to that “take me to the summer” feel that this track reflects.

This release will kick start more than six consecutive tracks that ANNNA bring out in the upcoming months that she’ll eventually put together in an album. You’ll be able to hear “The One That Got Away” for the first time on the second of July in Latvia, where ANNNA will be the warm up artist for the incredible LP!

WANTED SONGWRITERS, PERFORMERS, MUSIC PRODUCERS

Apply for the songwriting camp RIGaLIVE #4, which will take place during April 2nd – 4th in Riga, Latvia.

We are announcing the beginning of application for the songwriting workshop RIGaLIVE session  number 4. For three days up to 10 teams will be working on creating new songs. Each group will consist of three members – a songwriter, a performer and a producer. Each day the teams will work for 8 hours in order to create a demo version of a new song, which will then be evaluated by a collective of experts, which will consist of representatives of both local and international professionals of the music industry. Besides the songwriting workshop, there will also be a creative masterclass on the first day.

Event order of RIGaLIVE #4:
2/04 – introduction of the participants of RIGaLIVE #4; creative masterclass;
3/04 – songwriting workshop and listening;
4/04 – songwriting workshop and listening.

 

A Spotify playlist of the RIGaLIVE released songs available HERE.

The application form needs to be filled out until 5.03.2019, the accepted participants will be announced until the end of March.

APPLY HERE!

 

Watch a video recap of the last RIGaLIVE session!