SYNC Writing Camp Experience, powered by Crosstown Arts

Overview

The SYNC team at Crosstown Arts provides creative and professional development opportunities for the Memphis arts community through programming like mixers, writing camps, Music Supervisor Weekends, and Crosstown Sync.

SYNC Writing Camps exist for Memphis-affiliated artists, musicians, producers, songwriters, and engineers to further their creative and professional skillsets through collaboration and exploration.

Previous Attendees:

  • Talibah Safiya

  • Kendrick P.

  • Daz Rinko

  • Ashley Ave.

  • Raneem Imam

  • Life’s Luckii

  • Savannah Brister

  • Lana J.

  • Jessica Ray

  • Brezay

  • Solo Smith

  • Webbstar

  • Ryan Peel

  • SAJÉ

  • TezzyJayy

  • A$H.

  • Chelsthemac

  • Jcksn Ave

  • Blvck Hippie

  • Ozioma

  • Idi x Teco

  • Manessah Croft

  • Spree Wilson

  • TANGELA

  • Mak Ro

  • Qemist

  • DJ Nico

  • C MaJor

  • DAYV1S

  • ADUBB

Previous Writing Camp Sync Placements:

[2023] "Red Velvet" by Kris Ruaro, NicoTheGoddess, Kris Jcksn, Qemist in Single Drunk Female S205

[2023] Purple Yella by Jon Waltz in Apple TV+’s Platonic S107

[2023] "Gimme Dat" by Webbstar & Ryan Peel in Apple TV+’s Platonic S107

[2023] "Take Dat Sip" by Daz Rinko in Apple TV+’s Platonic S107

[2024] “Blue Moon” by Talibah Safiya

[2025] “EAR 2 THE STREETS” by OutPastMidnight in Amazon Prime’s Duplicity

[2025] “Mystery” by Webbstar in The Rookie

[2026] “It’s Alright” in Peacock’s M.I.A. S105


FAQs

What are the benefits of attending the Writing Camp weekend?

  • Chance to collaborate and connect with a wide range of Memphis music creatives and industry professionals

  • All-inclusive stay within Crosstown Concourse in lodging units provided by Crosstown Arts

  • Music created as a result of the camp experience will be added to the Crosstown Sync catalog, where it will be pitched for sync licensing opportunities

  • Access to publishing administration and sync resources for professional development

Why should I be part of this?

The SYNC Writing Camp Experience (powered by Crosstown Arts) will provide a chance for Memphis creatives to work together in learning how to be better contributors to the art of music creation and the business of music. Crosstown SYNC exists to bridge the gap between the Memphis music community and the opportunities that lie within the greater entertainment industry through music creation, administration, business development, financial wellness, and sync licensing.

NO MUSIC CREATED AS A RESULT OF THIS EXPERIENCE WILL BE OWNED BY CROSSTOWN ARTS, CROSSTOWN SYNC, OR ANY OF ITS AFFILIATES.

Safety Protocols

Keep in Mind

  • Stay home if you feel sick.

  • Stay home if someone in your household is not feeling well, even if you feel fine.

  • Stay home if you may have been in contact with anyone who may have any contagious illness, even if you feel fine.

  • Hand sanitizing stations are available throughout the building.

  • Creative Spaces will be sanitized daily.

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