Welcome to our fourth international Co-writing Camp! This camp brings songwriters from around the world together for an experience of creativity, collaboration, spiritual reflection and lots of music. Following the success of previous years, we continue the journey of creating music that both speaks to our times and strengthens the church across cultures and borders. Whether you're new to songwriting or an established artist, this camp is the place to explore new creative collaborations and find inspiration to take your songwriting to new heights.
Course overview:
- Date: February 18 to February 22, 2025
- Target audience: Songwriters from all over the world, both beginners and experienced
- Duration: 5 days of intensive songwriting and music production
- Location: Acts Academy, Kolding, Denmark
What makes our camp unique:
- Global Community: With participants from different countries, we create music that reflects not only our local cultures, but also the global Christian movement. From worship and hymns to wedding and holiday music, we write songs that can speak to congregations around the world.
- Inspiration from God: We seek God's guidance to create music that speaks directly to our times and strengthens the church. This camp is an invitation to listen and write what God has on His heart for His church globally.
- Strengthen Your Calling as a Songwriter: Experienced songwriters and producers from different parts of the world will guide you on how to develop your calling as a songwriter. You will gain both practical experience and spiritual encouragement.
What You Can Expect:
- International Collaboration: Join co-writing sessions with songwriters and music producers from different countries and experience how creativity flourishes together across borders.
- World-class teaching: Learn songwriting, composition and music production from top-class teachers from home and abroad.
- Hands-on Experience: You will participate in co-writing sessions with established artists and producers from around the world and gain invaluable practical experience.
- Global Songwriters Network: Build relationships and network with other songwriters who share your passion for creating music that honors God and strengthens the church, regardless of culture or background.
Practical Information:
- Accommodation: Accommodation is primarily in double rooms and dormitory with a limited possibility of single rooms for a supplement of DKK 600. Requests for single rooms must be stated in the registration form, unfortunately we cannot promise single rooms.
- Catering: Our chef will provide delicious food morning, noon and night, and there will be a celebration dinner at the end of the camp.
Sign up: Reserve your spot now and help create global music history!
Do you have any questions or need further information? Contact us at info@actsacademy.dk.
Esben Dulwich Engholm
Esben is educated in creativity and innovation, he is an experienced worshipper and songwriter. With 22 years of experience in praise management and head of creative teams, he will equip the students to make an impression. Esben has a great passion for promoting praise nationally as well as internationally. In addition, Esben has a great ability to do this in both theory and practice, so they come together.
Sem Schaap
Sem Schaap is a keyboardist, producer and songwriter. Born in The Netherlands, Sem served as the Music Director at LIFE Church in the UK for over 9 years and has a deep passion for building the local church and its worship teams.