The Centre national de la musique, in partnership with Dealers and Brothers and Canal_Mx, is seeking six Mexican artists (songwriters, composers, topliners, and producers in pop or rap music) to take part in a songwriting camp alongside six French songwriters and composers. This second edition of the project will take place from November 22 to 27, 2025, at Panoram Studios in Mexico City.
Applications are open until Monday, September 15 (for applicants based in France), and until Friday, September 26 (for international applicants).
Applications are open until Monday, September 15 (for applicants based in France), and until Friday, September 26 (for international applicants).
Overview
The Centre national de la musique (CNM), in partnership with Dealers and Brothers and Canal_Mx, is seeking six Mexican artists (songwriters, composers, topliners, and producers in pop or rap music) to participate in a songwriting camp alongside six French songwriter – composers. This second edition of the project will take place from November 22 to 27, 2025, at Panoram Studios, located in the Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City.
The French music industry is a rising force on the global stage, consistently ranked among the top six music markets worldwide. In 2023, it generated over €1.1 billion in recorded music revenue, with streaming now accounting for more than 80% of that total. French music exports continue to thrive, driven by the international success of artists like Aya Nakamura, Polo & Pan, L’Imperatrice and Christine and the Queens. Many French artists blend languages and genres – pop, electronic, urban, and chanson – creating a distinct, hybrid sound that resonates with global audiences. This diverse and evolving musical identity makes France a uniquely rich environment for collaboration.
The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games have further elevated France’s cultural influence, placing music at the heart of its legacy. Through official playlists, large – scale music events, and support for innovative performances across genres, the Games have spotlighted the creativity and global appeal of French artists. For international songwriters and producers, working with French counterparts offers access to a dynamic, well – supported industry that values both artistic experimentation and export potential. French songwriters bring strong lyrical traditions, cross – cultural fluency, and an openness to collaboration – making them valuable creative partners in any international project.
Aftermovie from the 2024 edition:
Event Schedule
The 12 selected participants are expected to be available from the evening of Friday November 21, 2025, for a welcome session with fellow artists, organizers, and project partners. On Saturday, November 22, the songwriting sessions will begin: participants will be divided into four groups, each working collaboratively in one of four dedicated studios. Each following day, participants will be given new creative briefs and regrouped into new teams to encourage fresh collaborations.
The songwriting sessions will focus on mainstream genres, incorporating influences such as tropical, French pop, regional Mexican, reggaetón, and more.
A listening session will be held on the morning of Friday, November 28, in the presence of professionals from the Mexican and French music industries. Participants are then free from after the listening session, around lunch time on Friday, November 28.
Participants are strongly encouraged to arrange for a member of their professional team to join them for the listening session.
The songwriting camp will take place at Panoram Studios, one of the most renowned studios in Mexico. It has hosted acclaimed artists such as Fred Again, Björk, Ibeyi, Cigarettes After Sex, J Balvin, Kamasi Washington, Mogwai, Morrissey, Phoenix, The National, among others.
Participation Details
The CNM will provide:
- Studio spaces
- Organization and coordination of writing teams and the final listening session
- Lunches during the camp
Application Deadlines
- Monday, September 15, 2025 (for French applicants)
- Friday, September 26, 2025 (for international applicants)
For more information, please contact: Ben Ling and Benjamin Demelemester.