INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING CAMP
ARNARSTAPI, ICELAND
MAY 29 – JUNE 2, 2026
CREAT-ED have partnered with Iceland Sync Creative, Teenage Engineering, Headline Audio, Lewitt and In Place of War to host an international songwriting camp at Arnastapi Hotel, home to the Snæfellsjökull glacier and volcano.
Those joining the camp will write to live song briefs over three full days on site with global hit writers from the UK and Iceland.
After each day of songwriting, writers share dinner together, connect and unwind in the stunning surroundings of the Snæfellsjökull National Park.
Brynja Guðmundsdóttir, Head of Publishing and Synchronization at Iceland Sync Creative said “writers and artists worldwide are inspired by our epic landscapes and we are delighted to be curating a wealth of homegrown talent for this camp alongside legends like Sister Bliss and putting forward live song briefs to really challenge those attending!”
Iceland Songwriting Camp Fees and Details
Price per person: £1,899
Included:
4 nights full-board accommodation at Arnastapi Hotel (shared rooms)*
3 days writing to live commercial song and sync briefs
3 days co-writing with professional Icelandic and International Songwriters and Producers
Airport transfer to and from Keflavik International Airport
Not included:
Your flight to/from Iceland
Alcoholic drinks
Additional tourist activities in Arnastapi
Your personal travel insurance
* Single room occupancy available on request (£80/night premium)
A proportion of all income will be directed to In Place of War’s #HackMusic programme, supporting grassroots music initiatives on the frontline of conflict, climate change and social injustice.
Ruth Daniel, CEO & Artistic Director, In Place of War said “this song camp provides an amazing opportunity, in idyllic settings, to have new artist networks and masterful professional guidance connect and create on live briefs and develop producer careers and networks for life.”
Harry Leckstein, Director of CREAT-ED, said “Arnarstapi is by far the most awe-inspiring location we have ever hosted a camp and I’m thrilled to be working alongside all our brand partners and the UK and Icelandic writer producers.”
Please submit links to two original songs as part of the application form below.
50% deposit on confirmation and balance due by May 1st.
Photography: Stephanie Zakas