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Songwriting Camp

This Participation & Rights Agreement ("Agreement") governs participation in the Eurovision Songwriting Camp (the "Camp") taking place from 29 May to 2 June 2026 at Rocklab.

1. General Information

The Camp is organised by the Centre de Musiques Amplifiées – Rockhal, through its resource centre and incubator Rocklab, with the financial support of Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg, Sacem Luxembourg and in association with the Fédération Luxembourgeoise des Auteurs Compositeurs (F.L.A.C.).

The Camp's purpose is to connect local and international songwriters, topliners, and producers to collaboratively create original songs—performed by local artists (singers)—intended for submission to the Luxembourg Song Contest 2027.

The Camp further aims to:

  • Foster creative collaboration
  • Spark inspiration and professional exchange
  • Offer mentoring and guidance from international experts
  • Strengthen participants' professional skills and build sustainable local and international networks in the field of songwriting and recorded music

It is understood by the applicant that participation in the Camp does not guarantee selection for any national or international final or competition.

2. Intellectual Property Rights

For the purpose of this Agreement, "Author's Rights" refer to all rights related to:

  • Lyrics (textual content of a song)
  • Composition (melody, harmony, chord progression, and musical structure of a song)

as protected under applicable copyright laws.

For the purpose of this Agreement, "Master Rights" refer to the rights in and to the original sound recording (the "Master"), meaning the specific recorded and fixed performance of a musical work, including all sounds embodied therein.

Master Rights include, without limitation, the exclusive right to:

  • Reproduce the Master in any format or medium, whether now known or hereafter developed
  • Distribute, sell, license, or otherwise commercially exploit the Master
  • Digitally transmit, stream, broadcast, publicly perform, or make the Master available to the public
  • Edit, remix, remaster, adapt, or otherwise create derivative versions of the Master
  • Authorize third parties to exercise any of the foregoing rights

as protected under applicable copyright and neighboring rights laws.

All Author's Rights in any song created during a writing session at the ESC Songwriting Camp at Rocklab shall be split equally among all participants present and actively contributing in the room during that specific writing session.

Each participant acknowledges and agrees that:

  • Contributions are deemed equal for the purpose of copyright ownership (author's rights) unless otherwise mutually agreed in writing.
  • No retroactive claim of unequal contribution shall be made without written agreement of all co-authors.

In the event that a song created during the Camp is commercially released, the ownership of the final master recording (the "Master") and the allocation of any revenues derived from the exploitation thereof shall be determined and agreed upon separately following the conclusion of the Camp.

Such determination shall be made exclusively between the concerned parties, including, without limitation, songwriter(s), performing artist(s), and producer(s), in proportion to their respective contributions to the final commercial version of the track, as well as potential industry partners.

All related arrangements shall be negotiated and concluded at the sole discretion of the negotiating parties and in accordance with their respective professional standards and customary industry practices, ensuring a fair remuneration of efforts involved.

Such arrangements:

  • Must be agreed upon by all contributors,
  • Must be documented in a separate written and signed agreement, and
  • May involve additional parties (e.g., producers, labels, publishers, artists).

Participation in the Camp and payment of any participation fee do not grant any automatic ownership, financial participation, or royalty rights in the master recording.

In the event that a song created during the Camp is selected for the Luxembourg Song Contest 2027 organised by RTL Lëtzebuerg:

  • RTL Lëtzebuerg contributes EUR 1.500 (one thousand five hundred euros), plus applicable VAT, toward production costs of the final master recording, to benefit the producer(s) of the master recording.
  • As a counterpart of this contribution, it is understood that the local performing artist shall receive a minimum participation of 30% in the master rights to the master recording.

3. Originality & Copyright Compliance

Participants represent and warrant that:

  • All contributions made during the Camp are original works.
  • They will not knowingly copy or otherwise infringe upon existing works or third-party rights.
  • They will not intentionally reproduce protected melodies, lyrics, or compositions without proper authorisation.

The Organisers, as well as their partners and associated entities, shall not, in any circumstance, be held liable for any copyright infringement, or unauthorized use of third-party works or samples committed by any of the Participants.

Each Participant agrees to fully indemnify and hold harmless the Organisers and their partners against any claims, damages, losses, or legal costs arising from a breach of this clause.

4. Code of Conduct

All Participants agree to respect and comply with Rocklab's Code of Conduct, available here.

Failure to comply with the Code of Conduct may result in the participant's immediate removal from the Camp without refund. In such a case, the participant will no longer be permitted to attend activities, use Camp facilities, or present or perform works within the Camp.

Any contributions the participant has made to collaborative creative works during the Camp may continue to be used, developed, performed, or presented by the other participants and the organisers for purposes related to the Camp and its documentation, in accordance with this agreement. The participant retains authorship of their contributions but may not interfere with the continued use of the collaborative work. This is without prejudice to any further legal action that may be taken.

5. No Employment Relationship

Participation in the Camp does not create any employment, partnership, joint venture, or agency relationship between the Participant and the Organisers.

6. Governing Law

This Agreement shall be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of Luxembourg.

Any disputes arising in connection with this Agreement shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of justice in Luxembourg.

7. Acceptance

By clicking "I Hereby Agree", you confirm that:

  • You have read and understood this Agreement in its entirety.
  • You agree to be legally bound by its terms, in detail and in total.
  • You are legally capable of entering into binding agreements.