WOMPP Writers Camp Returns For 2024

The origins of Women Of Music Production Perth (affectionately known as WOMPP) go back to 2015, when Elise Reitze and Rosie Taylor spotted a looming gap in the local music production space.

“When we first started producing,” the pair recall, “we quickly saw how disconnected and underrepresented women music producers were in the industry.”

“This realisation drove us to create WOMPP in 2017 as a platform to uplift and support women, non-binary, and transgender music creators.”

WOMPP excels at curating a safe and supportive environment for women in music to hone and expand their skills. In addition to hosting community driven Ableton classes, it acts as a label and booking agency, further fostering connections and opportunities within the music industry.

A recent addition to the WOMPP calendar, the Writers Camp is now in its third year, born out of Reitze and Taylor’s “own experiences as women in the music production space.”

The Camp is designed to “provide a dedicated space where women producers can come together, collaborate, and thrive,” the pair explain.

Since its launch in 2022, WOMPP Writers Camp remains the only songwriting camp in Australia designed specifically for women.

“It’s become an essential, transformative part of the music landscape in Perth.”

This year’s Camp will be running from the 20 to 22 November, returning to the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA).

Participants and mentors for the Camp have already been announced, and it reads like a dream festival line-up.

The list of participants is studded with familiar names, and it’s impossible to cut down to a few to feature. The nine participants include; AKOSIA, EMEREE, Bri Clark, Lasca Dry, Angie Colman, Anna Dabbs, Jessica Swift, Georga Raath, and Tanaya Harper.

The Camp’s Mentors include “acclaimed global beat maker” Alice Ivy, “formidable rap force” Kota Banks, and “masterful lyricist” MissGenius, who will guide the participants through the three day immersive event.

“Participants can expect an engaging experience focussed on creativity and mentorship,” Reitze and Taylor say of the Camp. “They will collaborate with renown mentors, and engage in intensive daily writing sessions to create and record new songs.”

The Camp’s itinerary also includes daily feedback and debriefs with WOMPP facilitators, “helping them push their boundaries and explore new artistic horizons.”

While only in its third year, WOMPP’s Writers Camp is already making an impact, with Jaguar Jonze’s latest single, Nothing Left, co-written during the 2023 Camp. Credits include Nicole Tanner, Anna Schneider, and Julia Wallace, with Reitze and Taylor saying this “exemplifies the collaborative spirit that defines the camp experience.”

“This release not only showcases the exceptional talent of women and non-binary artists working together, but also highlights the high-quality music that emerges from a supportive and creative environment.”

“The fact that a song born from our Camp is now reaching a broader audience is a significant achievement for both the artists involved and WOMPP, underscoring our commitment to fostering artistic growth and collaboration.”

The importance of curating spaces and opportunities like the Writers Camp, cannot be understated.

“It’s critical,” Reitze and Taylor emphasise. “We’re helping to build a more inclusive industry, where all artists have the tools and confidence to succeed, no matter their background or career stage.”

“We also hope to give women the confidence to claim recognition for their skills and ensure they are credited properly for their creative contributions beyond the camp itself.”

We can’t wait to see what collaborations and creations come out of this year’s Camp.