Manitoba Music
Call for Submissions: DAYTRIPPER x Manitoba Music Song Camp 2026
Deadline: Monday, March 9, 2026 at 5 PM
Great songs don't happen in isolation. To support Manitoba's emerging and established music creators in building meaningful collaborative relationships, Manitoba Music is partnering with Daytripper Music Publishing to launch DAYTRIPPER x Manitoba Music Song Camp 2026—a 3-day intensive songwriting camp for artists, producers, and songwriters in Manitoba.
Running March 13–15, 2026 at CTRL Space Studios, DAYTRIPPER x Manitoba Music Song Camp 2026 will bring together 15 selected participants for an immersive co-writing experience designed to spark new creative partnerships and produce release-ready songs. Over three days, participants will rotate through professionally equipped writing rooms, collaborating in small groups with guidance from experienced mentors.
This project is made possible by the Prairies Economic Development Canada (PrairiesCan) through the Government of Canada; The Manitoba Government; FACTOR, the Government of Canada and of Canada’s private radio broadcasters; and Manitoba Film & Music.
The camp will focus on:
- Intensive co-writing sessions in rotating groups
- Collaboration techniques and creative chemistry
- Writing to a brief for sync and commercial opportunities
- Song structure and arrangement strategies
- Demo production best practices
- Publishing fundamentals and royalty registration
- Pitching strategies for sync licensing
Participants will leave DAYTRIPPER x Manitoba Music Song Camp 2026 with new songs, expanded professional networks, and practical skills to continue collaborating beyond the camp.
To participate in DAYTRIPPER x Manitoba Music Song Camp 2026, artists must:
- Be available to participate in-person in Winnipeg, 10 AM – 7:30 PM for March 13–15, 2026
- Membership is not required to apply. If selected, applicants will be expected to become Manitoba Music members to participate in this opportunity.
- Have intermediate to professional songwriting, production, or performance experience
- Be prepared to collaborate and co-create with other participants
- Playing an instrument or having production capabilities is an asset
Preference will be given to participants who have at least two of the following:
- Previously released original music
- Experience co-writing with other artists
- Previous sync placements or licensing experience
- Showcased at industry events or festivals within the last four years
- Received funding support for recording, touring, or professional development
Submissions will be reviewed by a selection committee of industry professionals based on:
- Songwriting and/or production skills
- Collaborative potential and creative openness
- Experience and career momentum
Manitoba Music is committed to equity and equal representation, and the selection process will reflect the diversity of our industry.
Mentors:
Jordan Howard – DAYTRIPPER Entertainment Group A&R, Music Publisher, Artist Manager
Andrew Sannie – DAYTRIPPER Entertainment Group A&R, Music Publisher
Marc Koecher – Published Producer, Juno Nominated Producer and Artist
Lexy Jay – Published Producer, Juno Nominated Producer and Artist
Important Dates and Times:
- March 9 — Applications Due
- March 12 — In-person Participant Orientation and mixer 6 PM
- March 13–15 — Song Camp 2026 at CTRL Space, Winnipeg (10 AM – 7:30 PM daily)