Sweat It Out launches global competition to send one Australian artist to Amsterdam Writing Camp

Sweat It Out are proud to announce a worldwide callout for one Australian dance/electronic artist, songwriter or producer, to join the first-ever Amsterdam Writing Camp. Taking place from October 20th to the 22nd 2025, applications are open to any Australian over the age of 18, no matter their current location.

Partners for the Amsterdam Writing Camp include Kobalt Music Group, an independent rights management and music publishing company. Telepathic Instruments, the brand founded by Tame Impala’s Kevin Parker focusing on an innovative chord-generating synthesizer; and software company plus leading distributor, and Plugin Boutique, the go-to destination for music producers, helping them make it, one high quality plugin at a time.

The winner will receive return flights to Amsterdam, accommodation for the camps duration, ground transfers, daily breakfast and a coveted spot in curated writing sessions with leading international artists and producers. The winner will also receive a Plugin Boutique Software Bundle, a Loopcloud 12-Month Studio Plan and a slot to DJ at the Writing Camp After Party.

This is a career shaping opportunity to collaborate at one of the world’s leading electronic music conferences. A unique chance to be a part of an exclusive songwriting camp designed to foster global creative exchange. Curated and directed by KLP (Kristy Lee Peters), Head of Publishing A&R at Sweat It Out, the camp will spotlight Australian talent on the international stage.

“We’re creating a space that connects Australian creators with the global music community in a meaningful, high-level way,” says KLP. “It’s more than a writing camp, it’s a platform for future-shaping collaborations and real industry access.”

As part of a collaboration with Telepathic Instruments, artists will also have access to Orchid over the three day writing camp. Known internally as an "Ideas Machine" and sold out in minutes internationally in its first two drops, Orchid is designed to help songwriters, producers and artists find what's on their mind. With its intuitive chord-generating interface, 3 synth engines and a wide array of patterns, patches and FX, Orchid takes care of complex chord maths so artists can feel out a song, wherever it may take them.

Leading Australian independent dance label Sweat It Out have launched the careers of artists including RÜFÜS DU SOL, Dom Dolla, What So Not, Purple Disco Machine and Crooked Colors. They recently partnered up with Spotify to launch the EQUAL Writing Camp aimed at platforming under-represented voices in the music industry. The first of its kind in the Australian dance space, bringing together 20 female and gender expansive talent. Previously two more writing camps under the Sweat It Out banner took place featuring Ninajirachi, Big Wett, Thandi Phoenix and PARIS.

Owner and CEO of Sweat It Out Jamie Raeburn adds, “Very excited to host our first Amsterdam songwriters camp. Bringing so many talented Australian writers to work with some of our favourite international artists has been long on the to-do list. Our ADE parties have hosted some of the biggest names in the dance scene in their early stages; hopefully we replicate that in the studio.”

Whether you're based in London, LA, Lisbon or Lismore - if you’re an Australian artist, songwriter or producer with the drive to create and collaborate; this is your chance to be part of something truly special.