{"id":4134408,"date":"2025-07-21T17:06:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:06:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cnm.fr\/?p=4134408"},"modified":"2025-07-21T17:06:32","modified_gmt":"2025-07-21T15:06:32","slug":"mexico-call-for-applications-for-the-cnm-international-songwriting-sessions-mexico-mexico-city-mexico-november-22-27-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cnm.fr\/en\/international-en\/mexico-call-for-applications-for-the-cnm-international-songwriting-sessions-mexico-mexico-city-mexico-november-22-27-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Mexico | Call for Applications for the CNM International Songwriting Sessions: Mexico (Mexico City, Mexico) | November 22 – 27, 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The Centre national de la musique, in partnership with Dealers and Brothers<\/a> and Canal_Mx<\/a>, 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<\/a> will take place from November 22 to 27, 2025<\/strong>, at Panoram Studios<\/strong> in Mexico City<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n

Applications are open until Monday, September 15<\/strong> (for applicants based in France), and until Friday, September 26<\/strong> (for international applicants). <\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n

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Applications are open until Monday, September 15<\/strong> (for applicants based in France), and until Friday, September 26<\/strong> (for international applicants).\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n

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The Centre national de la musique (CNM), in partnership with Dealers and Brothers<\/a> and Canal_Mx<\/a>, is seeking six Mexican artists (songwriters, composers, topliners, and producers in pop or rap music) to participate in a songwriting camp<\/strong> alongside six French songwriter – composers. This second edition of the project<\/a> will take place from November 22 to 27, 2025<\/strong>, at Panoram Studios<\/strong>, located in the Condesa neighborhood of Mexico City<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The French music industry is a rising force on the global stage, consistently ranked among the top six music markets worldwide<\/strong>. In 2023, it generated over \u20ac1.1 billion<\/strong> in recorded music revenue, with streaming now accounting for more than 80%<\/strong> of that total. French music exports continue to thrive, driven by the international success of artists like Aya Nakamura<\/strong>, Polo & Pan, L\u2019Imperatrice <\/strong>and Christine and the Queens<\/strong>. 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. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games<\/strong> have further elevated France\u2019s 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<\/strong>. For international songwriters and producers, working with French counterparts offers access to a dynamic, well – supported industry that values both artistic experimentation<\/strong> and export potential<\/strong>. French songwriters bring strong lyrical traditions, cross – cultural fluency, and an openness to collaboration – making them valuable creative partners in any international project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Event Schedule<\/strong>\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The 12 selected participants are expected to be available from the evening of Friday November 21, 2025<\/strong>, for a welcome session with fellow artists, organizers, and project partners. On Saturday, November 22<\/strong>, the songwriting sessions will begin: participants will be divided into four groups<\/strong>, each working collaboratively in one of four dedicated studios. Each following day, participants will be given new creative briefs<\/strong> and regrouped into new teams<\/strong> to encourage fresh collaborations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The songwriting sessions will focus on mainstream genres<\/strong>, incorporating influences such as tropical<\/strong>, French pop, regional Mexican<\/strong>, reggaet\u00f3n<\/strong>, and more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A listening session<\/strong> will be held on the morning of Friday, November 28<\/strong>, 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<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Participants are strongly encouraged<\/strong> to arrange for a member of their professional team to join them  for the listening session.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The songwriting camp will take place at Panoram Studios<\/strong>, one of the most renowned studios in Mexico. It has hosted acclaimed artists such as Fred Again, Bj\u00f6rk, Ibeyi, Cigarettes After Sex, J Balvin, Kamasi Washington, Mogwai, Morrissey, Phoenix, The National<\/strong>, among others. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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