Nordic Music Creators News

Explore the latest updates from Nordic Music Creators, including exciting opportunities like game jams, webinars on game music, a J-Pop crash course, and a Master's program in Creative Music Production.

1. Songwriters and Musicians Needed for Global Game Jam (January 24-26, 2025)

Global Game Jam is a worldwide event where teams gather to create games based on a theme revealed at the start. Nordic Music Creators is excited to share that game jams will be held in Jakobstad, Vasa (Finland), and Jörn (Sweden), welcoming songwriters, composers, and musicians.

Participating in these camps could open doors to new connections and opportunities. For more information on registration, check out the following links:

If you’re new to game jams, check out this informative video: Game Jam Overview Video

2. Upcoming Webinar on Game Music (January 16, 2025)

Join an engaging webinar about music for games on January 16 at 14:00 (Swedish time) and 15:00 (Finnish time), featuring Kristofer Eng, an awarded composer and CEO at House of Elias. More details and registration will be available on nordicmusiccreators.com soon.

3. J-POP Crash Course & Online Writing Camp (January 18 - February 15, 2025)

Dive into the vibrant world of J-Pop in this engaging course. Participants will receive guidance from accomplished teachers and industry professionals on songwriting and production techniques. Registrations are open until January 12, 2025.

4. Master's Program in Creative Music Production

Nordic Music Creators is excited to announce a unique opportunity to elevate your music career through a collaborative Master's program between Novia UAS and Musikmakarna.

The program is primarily online and offers real industry collaboration, allowing students to work on live projects, perform across Europe, and gain invaluable experience.

Performing live gigs across Europe
Writing music for various artists
Developing and releasing music with a personal artistic profile
Composing music for a circus in Monte Carlo
Creating music for the upcoming game POGOPPL, set for worldwide release in 2025

Eligible candidates should have a bachelor’s degree and relevant work experience. The application period is from January 8 to 22, 2025, with the program starting in Autumn 2025.

Learn more about the program here.

Nordic Music Creators looks forward to engaging with creators through these activities!