Presented by APRA| AMCOS as part of Vivid Sydney and supported by the NSW Government through Events NSW, Song Summit is a major creative, business development and networking expo for the music industry.

This unique event, dedicated to the art and craft of song writing, will take place on the 19 – 21 June 2010 at the Sydney Convention Centre. Song Summit will bring together music creators, managers, publishers, technicians, marketers, lawyers and dealmakers, for three dynamic days of learning, networking, workshops and performances.

Featuring high profile, international speakers including songwriters, composers and industry experts, the event comprises of a number of workshops, panel discussions, showcases and networking sessions, each offering attendees a chance to interact with guest speakers and gain valuable and insightful business knowledge and inspiration.

In addition, this year Song Summit also features a Music Market and Song Summit LIVE – a nightly program of live music performances in venues around the Darling Harbour precinct. The event will also play host to “Backstage Pass”, a full day of workshops for secondary school students, culminating in a live performance. The conference will conclude on the evening of Monday 21 June with the annual APRA Music Awards.

Sally Howland, Director Member Services at APRA| AMCOS says:

“Song Summit is a critically important vehicle in encouraging creativity amongst both aspiring and established songwriters. Both APRA members and other musicians throughout Australia are able to come together in an open forum to discuss important issues the industry faces and ways in which to grow and nurture their careers and talents.”

Designed to meet the needs of modern musicians, Song Summit will span a spectrum of music genres and each facet of the music life cycle; from creation through to promotion and distribution. Whether starting out or trying to reach the next level, the Song Summit provides a perfect opportunity for music creators to come together and recognise the value of their work, enabling them to take the next step in their careers.

Confirmed speakers for Song Summit 2010 include: Josh Pyke (celebrated Australian songwriter and performer), Julian Hamilton (The Presets), Stephen Schwartz (theatre lyricist and composer), Robert Forster (acclaimed songwriter), Feargal Sharkey (CEO of British Music Rights), Clare Bowditch (ARIA Award winning singer/songwriter), Ian James (MD of Mushroom Records), Lior Attar (ARIA nominated artist), Tim Prescott (CEO of Albert Music) and Kav Temperley (Eskimo Joe).