Female Songwriters Day 2026

- On international Womens Day, 8th of March

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Female songwriters day 2026

This year we are hosting one match making session, two inspiring webinars lined up, one panel discussion and we finish it all up with a big Listening Party livestream on YouTube to celebrate your songs!

Read more below to find the activities that fits your schedule and excites you the most!

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More info about webinars, events and activities will come soon!

February 4th

Match Making Session

When:

February 4th 19:00–21:00 (Stockholm)

Where:

Online on Zoom

Kickstart your songwriting for Female Songwriters Day
—and connect with collaborators across borders.

Join our Match Making Session, where we pair you with female and non-binary songwriters and producers from Canada (in collaboration with SOCAN and SHE-Q) and the rest of the world.

Apply to be matched by a curatorial team representing Female Songwriters Day, Nordic Music Creators, and SHE-Q, who will carefully curate songwriting teams based on artistic profiles and creative synergy. Together, you’ll start developing a song specifically for Female Songwriters Day — with the goal of meaningful international collaboration from day one.

The session is supported by Sessionwire, providing their online collaboration platform to help you write and connect seamlessly, no matter where you’re based.

🎶 Limited spots available
📅 Application deadline: February 1
📩 Selected participants will be notified by: February 2

Take the first step toward your next international songwriting collaboration.

Songwriting Craft, Motivation & Mental Health with Stef Fryzel

Time:

February 12th 19:00–20:00 (Stockholm)

Where:

Online on Zoom

In this webinar, award-winning songwriter, artist, and creative entrepreneur Stef Fryzel (aka DYLN) shares insights from over two decades in the music industry – blending real-world songwriting experience with powerful lessons on sustainability, motivation, and mental health.
 
Drawing from her journey as a Grammy-nominated writer, founder of The Hitmakers Songwriting Retreat, and author of Self-Care for the Creative, Stef will explore:
  • Key lessons in songwriting craft and creative growth
  • How to stay motivated through the highs and lows of a music career
  • Protecting your mental health while pursuing ambitious goals
  • Building a sustainable, fulfilling creative life
 
This session will include plenty of space for live Q&A, giving participants the opportunity to ask questions about songwriting, career development, and creative resilience.
 
Whether you’re just starting out or navigating your next chapter, this conversation is designed to empower you with both practical tools and mindset shifts – so you can grow your artistry without burning out.
Sign up for the webinar with Stef Fryzel

The Art of Toplining

Time:

February 16th 19:00–20:00 (Stockholm)

Where:

Online on Zoom

What does a topliner actually do — and how does a simple idea become a fully realized vocal world?

In this exclusive Female Songwriters Day webinar, acclaimed songwriter and topliner Josefin Glenmark shares her journey from artist to internationally sought-after topliner, with a special focus on K-pop and the Asian market. Since her first release with Peg Parnevik in 2016, Josefin has written for global acts including NMIXX, ITZY, Red Velvet, TWICE, and LE SSERAFIM — co-writing major chart-topping and multi-platinum releases.

In The Art of Toplining, Josefin offers a hands-on and inspiring look into:

  • Crafting strong, memorable melodies
  • Writing lyrics that feel authentic and impactful
  • Building vocal arrangements that elevate a track
  • Working creatively and confidently in writing sessions
  • Turning a raw idea into a finished, emotionally compelling song


With her background as a singer, vocal producer, and songwriter, Josefin combines technical skill with artistic intuition — sharing both practical tools and honest reflections on collaboration, creativity, and finding your voice as a songwriter.

This session is perfect for songwriters, topliners, and producers who want to strengthen their melodic instincts, refine their writing process, and gain insight into working internationally.

Sign up for the webinar with JOSEFIN GLENMARK

Aurora Songwriting Sessions

Time:

February 19-21

Where:

Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

Join this three-day Nordic songwriting camp where you’ll work in writing teams to create original songs for the International Women’s Day on March 8th!

While progress has been made, gender imbalance in songwriting and production remains significant - Aurora Songwriting Sessions exists to actively shift that landscape.

For the 2026 edition:
👉 all producer roles are reserved for women and/or non-binary creators
👉 topliner roles are open to applicants of all gender identities

Apply by February 8th - limited spots available!

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Female Songwriters Camp

Time:

February 25-26

Where:

Örnsköldsvik, Sweden

The Female Songwriters Camp, hosted by Musikmakarna and Nordic Music Creators, is a two-day songwriting camp for women and non-binary songwriters, topliners, and producers with professional ambitions.

Participants collaborate in a supportive and inspiring environment, developing their skills while building meaningful creative connections.

Participants are responsible for arranging their own travel, accommodation, and meals. Applications should include two songs, short descriptions of the creative process, and a brief personal presentation.

Sign up for Female Songwriters Camp

February 27th

Writing Beyond Borders:
Building an International Songwriting Career

Time:

February 26th 19:00-20:00 (Stockholm)

Where:

Online on Zoom

As part of Female Songwriters Day 2026, we invite you to a live panel discussion exploring what it really means to build an international songwriting career today.

The panel features three internationally active songwriters – Nellie Fors (SWE), KALLITECHNIS (CAN), and Mendi Moon (FIN) – who will share their real-world experiences of working across borders, navigating global markets, and building sustainable creative careers beyond their home countries.

Together, they will reflect on:

  • Entering and thriving in international writing rooms
  • Building meaningful creative networks across cultures
  • Navigating challenges and breaking through new markets
 
The panel is presented in collaboration with STIM (Sweden), Teosto (Finland), and SOCAN (Canada), supporting Female Songwriters Day’s mission to empower female and non-binary songwriters and increase representation in the global music industry.
 
The session is open to anyone interested in international collaboration, career development, and representation within songwriting — and offers both inspiration and concrete perspectives for taking your next steps beyond borders.
Sign up for Writing Beyond Borders

March 4th

Song submission deadline

When:

March 4th 16:00 (Stockholm)

Submission Requirements

  • 1️⃣ – Your song
    Please upload the final version of your track.

    Female Songwriters Day exists to highlight and amplify female and non-binary songwriters and producers.

    To be included in the listening session, the song must be written and produced exclusively by female and/or non-binary creators.

    If your submission does not fully meet this criteria but you believe there are special circumstances, please email us with a short explanation and we will review it.

  • 2️⃣ – A group photo / photo montage
    Upload a photo including all songwriters and producers involved.
    This image will be displayed during the listening party.

  • 3️⃣ – Song Credits & Roles
    Tell us:
        • The full names of everyone involved
        • Their respective roles (e.g. topliner, producer, lyricist)
        • Who is who in the photo (if not obvious)

    If you’d like to share a short note about the session or the story behind the song, we’d love to include that during the listening party.

  • 4️⃣ – Lyrics
    Upload the full lyrics. These will be shown while the song is playing.

  • (Optional) You are welcome to upload a short video greeting introducing yourself, your song, and why you’re part of Female Songwriters Day. This helps enrich the listening session.
Click here to submit your song

March 8th

LISTENING PARTY!

When:

March 8th 18:00 (Stockholm)

Where:

Online on Youtube

Click here to join the listening party!

Speed Dating Sessions

Do you want to find female/nonbinary songwriting partners to create music with for Female Songwriters Day? Join our speed dating sessions!

How does it work?

The speed dating rounds will be hosted online on Zoom and last for about one hour. During this time you will meet up to 18 other female/non-binary songwriters and producers who you’ll be able to set up writing sessions with and create wonderful music.

Sure... but how exactly?

STEP 1:

All participants gather in the Zoom meeting main room

STEP 2:

After a brief introduction from us you will be randomized into breakout rooms in groups of four

STEP 3:

The breakout room will last for 8 minutes and during this time you will take turns introducing yourselves to each other. Make sure to include contact information in your presentation so you can hook up after the event. Have fun and make it personal!

STEP 4:

After 8 minutes, everyone gathers again in the main room for a short breather of about 2 minutes.

STEP 5:

We’ll repeat the cycle from step 2 five more times, which will give you a total of six rounds of breakout rooms.

Sounds fun right? Click the link below to register!

Join the speed dating sessions!

According to a study from 2025

conducted by the USC Annenberg inclusion initiative

Between 2012-2024, only 24,7% of popular music was represented by female artists

The ratio of men to women producers across 1 000 popular songs was 27,3 to 1

Only 18,9% of songwriters were women

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Of 1 300 popular songs have only female songwriters

On Female Songwriters Day we unite to change this
- and you can be a part of it!

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With love from Sweden,

Ulla Sjöström
Founder of International Female Songwriters Day & Musikmakarna – Songwriters Academy of Sweden

Oscar Sundelin
Project Manager, Musikmakarna & Nordic Music Creators

Christian Rosander
Event coordinator, Nordic Music Creators

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