7101 Music Nation launches 2nd Elements National Songwriting tilt

Manila, Philippines - 7101 Music Nation launches the much awaited and highly-anticipated second Elements National Singing and Songwriting Camp. 7101 Music Nation is the brainchild of three music aficionados namely its artistic director, Maestro Ryan Cayabyab; its CEO, established businessman Julio Sy Jr.; and its COO, music industry maven Twinky Lagdameo. The goal of the company is to build platforms that will gather Filipino artists and musicians and promote the sharing of ideas and talents to further uplift Filipino musicality and artistry. The Elements National Songwriting Camp is the group’s pilot project and it should be noted that after successfully hosting the Camp for songwriters last year, a new track has been added this time to include singers.

The camp is open to all aspiring singers ages 18 to 25 and all aspiring songwriters ages 18 to 35 who are citizens and residents of the Philippines. Watch full video

There is a limited number of slots for each track and a select group of established and highly respected singers and songwriters shall screen and audition the participants for the singing and songwriting slots. A total of 30 singers and 30 songwriters will be chosen to join this year’s camp which takes place in Dumaguete, Negros Oriental from Nov. 6 to 10.  

Applicants for the songwriting track must submit an .mp3 of an original composition, lyrics to the uploaded song, and a two-minute video answering the question why they should be accepted to the camp. The video should also include footage of the song being performed by themselves or with a guest singer.

Applicants for the singing track, on the other hand, must submit a video of themselves singing an original Filipino song and also a two-minute video answering the question why they should be accepted to the camp. The song must be performed a capella. No entries with instrumentation or a band will be considered.

The videos must be 5-10mb and in any one of these formats: .mp4, .avi, or .mov. Each applicant can only apply once as either as a singer or as a songwriter. They cannot apply for both tracks.

The five-day camp will include workshops, lectures, talks, one-on-one consultations, group collaborations and presentations, etc. under the tutelage of some of the country’s top artists including Ryan Cayabyab, Joey Ayala, Rico Blanco, Gary Valenciano, Jett Pangan, Noel Cabangon, Jim Paredes, Gabby Alipe of Urbandub, Ebe Dancel, Jungee Marcelo, Raimund Marasigan, Gary Granada, Jed Madela, Dulce, Jimmy Antiporda, Angeli Valenciano and Jay Durias, among many others.

The application process is online and interested applicants may visit www.7101musicnation.com.ph.