About

Songsalive!® is now the largest internationally based non-profit organization dedicated to nurturing, supporting, educating and promoting songwriters and composers worldwide. Celebrating over 10 years in operation, Songsalive! was founded in 1997 by two Australian artists, Gilli Moon and Roxanne Kiely, who saw the need for  a support network for songwriters that could reach the 4 corners of the globe and propel songwriters to the 4 corners of the globe. After 10 years, they have done just that! Established with now over 20 chapters around the world, and over 35 chapter coordinators, Songsalive! is run by volunteer songwriters for songwriters. Through our grassroots international efforts, we’ve put a stamp on what “global community” truly is and it’s the type of community that is definitely needed in this ever changing music business where songwriting can be a very isolating experience and career.

We provide a "home", a family, for songwriters and composers through our programs, resources, community and support, all focused on the art and business of songwriting. It acts as an epicentre, a heart of the international songwriting community and music markets, bridging the gaps, tapping songwriters into the pulse of the business and at the same time giving them and their music the support they deserve. Through Songsalive!, songs and songwriters can be accessed by the whole world and when the hunt is on, Songsalive! is a one-stop song shop!

Songsalive! gives life to songs, provides opportunities for collaboration, creates awareness about original music, promotes and educates through an amazing network of programs providing access between songwriters and music business professionals. Publishing companies, record companies, venues, managers, producers, schools and music associations are teaming up with us to create the chain of support and networking.

We run our own programs and events for songwriters, and also act as an umbrella, or a link in the chain, for songwriters to know and find out other events, resources and support centers for them, globally. Check out our events and calendar online.

Some of our most popular programs include, in most of our Chapter cities, our monthly songwriting critique Workshops (which include feedback on your music, a networking meeting and an industry speaker), performance Showcases and Writer Nights (to perform and be seen). For those not near a Chapter city, and for all our members, other programs include online song critiques and feedback, CD Sampler compilation (promoting songs to the music industry), Songcamps (co-writing retreats), a Touring Map (tour hop around the world), Songstudio (educational workshops on recording plus access to studios & producers), and Songshop (song pitches to film, TV and whoever's looking for a hit song). (Take a look at all our programs here) 

We also offer Resources for your songs, songwriting and marketing. They include our online resource center - listings for practically everything you need on songwriting and the business. Discussion and networking forums, plus great Articles and motivational tips by leading music business authors and celebrated songwriters, keeping our members juiced and oiled on their creative journey.  We provide opportunities and discounts from music industry Partners (music conference passes, music resources, writing programs, song competitions and more). Our ever expanding website filled with information, resources, member and industry contacts, and opportunities.  
 Check out our Resources here. Check out our Partner opportunities here.

Through our online community, members can chat and discuss relevant music and songwriting topics through our 2 discussion lists eNotes (the biz) and Songchat (the music), plus through our Members Portal Forum, as well as our MySpace pages, all fostering interaction and promotion. Check out our online community here. Hey,… check out….. www.myspace.com/songsalive. Of course, there's nothing better than real face to face interaction and our chapter programs and events provide "community" through monthly song critique workshops and performance showcases where songwriters, artists, the music industry and local fans come together to meet, collaborate and celebrate original music.

With its head office in Sydney, Australia and Los Angeles CA, Songsalive! has over 20 chapters all around the world where you can gain support, network, perform and attend our programs. These include Australia: Sydney, Brisbane, Tamworth and Byron Bay Australia; and in the U.S, Los Angeles CA, Orange County CA, Las Vegas NV, Phoenix AZ, San Francisco CA, Grass Valley CA, Huntsville AL, Seattle WA, Bellingham WA, Chicago IL, Nashville TN, Austin TX, Boston MA, New York NY, Denver CO and in Europe: Amsterdam, Holland. More chapters always in development. Ask us about setting up a chapter near you! Check out our Chapters here.

 Support Central includes one one-on one assistance, support and resources from our chapter coordinators, head office personnel and key music business referrals; Our Online Backstage Portal allows collaboration and provides opportunities and resources; Whether you are an artist, songwriter, composer or music business professional, Songsalive! is your central support for info, leads and developing strong relationships within the wider community.

On a higher level, Songsalive! creates awareness about global, humanitarian and social issues affecting our world. We are collaborating with other non-profits specializing in these areas and also through the power of music and the music industry – staging concerts, events and programs to raise awareness. See more about our Global efforts here. Songsalive! is about revolutionizing the music business to create change for artists. We focus on a high concept goal of changing the music industry to benefit artists, songwriters and composers.  We foster, sponsor and support music conferences, song retreats, workshops and seminars across the continents.

We have over 35 volunteers on our team worldwide. Read about our team

Read Gilli Moon's interview with Indie-Music.com about Songsalive!

Download a document about us to read at leisure:

• About Songsalive! doc  (Word or PDF)

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