AMA GROOVE

Songwriting Camp

Join us in a cross-cultural exchange where your creativity knows no bounds

South Africa

Songwriting Journey

Ama Groove Sets the Stage for an Unforgettable Songwriting Journey in Cradle of Humankind, Johannesburg.

One Groove, Riky Rick Foundation for the Promotion of Artivism, AUTOR, and NIROX invite you to delve into the heart of songwriting and music production to co-create what could be tomorrow’s global breakthrough – while refining your skills, learning from like-minded artists, producers and topliners.

You’ll form meaningful, lasting relations with fellow musicians as we open doors to new connections that will shape your future professional and personal journey.

Thank you for your interest, the application process is now closed.

Sign up now to be the first to enter the next open call.

Cultural & Mental Health

Enhancing Awareness

Cultural and Mental Health

Awareness

The camp is a celebration of cultural heritage and mutual respect – Enhancing cultural and mental health awareness in the industry and the world.

tools

You will share and interpret your roots while learning to draw inspiration from other cultures respectfully. You'll acquire awareness and tools to navigate industry complexities and access unexplored opportunities and markets.

growth

This camp is designed to create nontraditional growth opportunities for new music creators like yourself and foster belonging in an empowering space for you to thrive, co-create, and explore your artistic passions.

community

You will find a supportive community of fellow artists, mentors, and industry experts, all dedicated to helping you grow personally and professionally and co-create experiences that will stay with you long after the camp concludes.

What to expect

The Lowdown

6th April - 14th April 2024

DK residents will fly from CPH Airport on the 5th of April.

A safe space for artistic expression

We will not tolerate any form of hurtful language, discrimination, abuse, or insulting behavior on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion, background, skin color, religious belief, sexuality, gender identity, socioeconomic class, caste, disability, or age.

Kromdraai Impact and Co-creativity Hub

The camp is hosted at Kromdraai Impact and Co-creativity Hub in the magnificent nature of the World Heritage Site, Cradle of Humankind. We will work in temporary studio setups, so anticipate a unique experience of working in the rustic environment at the Hub, in close connection with nature rather than acoustically treated, soundproof, high-end studios.

The program

The program includes writing sessions, masterclasses, talks, listening sessions, and industry panel feedback. Each studio setup comprises quality audio monitors, audio interfaces, MIDI keyboards / controllers, and microphones with microphone reflection filters.

Local Community

We will engage with and contribute to the local community through a music workshop with "Ubuntu Queens,” underprivileged girls from the nearby settlement.

Additional Experiences

Kick-off at Cottonfest Joburg 6th April

Application

CLOSED

Thank you for your interest, the application process is now closed.

Sign up now to be the first to enter the next open call.

The application process is now closed for DK residences; thank you for your interest.

After submitting your application, expect a confirmation email with additional practical details coming your way!

A curator panel appointed by Riky Rick Foundation for the Promotion of Artivism, AUTOR, and NIROX will review your application.

The final participants will be announced start of February 2024.

EXPLORE

Harnessing music’s inherent interconnectedness and co-creating pathways to equalize the Music industry and reshape the World.

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Made by Velua Frost

Harnessing music’s inherent interconnectedness and co-creating pathways to equalize the Music industry and reshape the World.

Made by Velua Frost