Take part in one of our Helvetiarockt Residencies across Switzerland. For each residency, we invite four or five active songwriters, producers, sound engineers or other people working in music to spend three to five days at a “creative place”. Female, inter, non-binary, trans and agender participants can focus fully on their artistic work, without distractions. Participation is free of charge.
Application requirements
To apply, you:
reside in Switzerland
have officially distributed releases (e.g. tracks, EPs, albums, sets, videos) and/or have played live shows and/or received radio airplay in the past 24 months (exceptions apply in cases of parental leave or absence due to health reasons, accidents etc.)
have (co-)written, composed or produced your music.
have a professional business environment (management, label/publisher, booking agency). If this is not yet the case, please briefly explain in your application that you have the necessary know-how to handle these tasks yourself (“DIY”)
have a profile on our FINTA platform musicdirectory.ch
be a Helvetiarockt member (It is also possible to finalise your membership after acceptance.) You can become a member if you are not already one by following this link.
Residency content
Carte blanche – there are no predefined goals, guidelines or thematic focuses. What you do during the residency is entirely up to you. We provide time and space away from everyday routines so you can focus on making music. Meals are shared with the group to encourage exchange and getting to know each other.
Technical equipment & preparation
You bring whatever equipment you would like to work with. At the residency locations, some equipment and at least one music room or studio are available.
If you apply for the Powerplay residency, we recommend making use of the studio facilities, including coordinating studio schedules in advance.
The Sasso Residency is ideal for writing songs and lyrics, while Case à Chocs is perfectly suited for rehearsing live performances.
Registration
Our aim is to connect musicians nationwide and build new networks. Therefore, an ideal residency group consists of musicians, producers and other music creators who do not yet know each other and come from different geographical regions. Full attendance for the entire duration of the residency is required.
If you would like to participate and require childcare to make this possible, please let us know.
Participants are selected by our team, where diversity in terms of region, language, discipline and age will be factored in.
The legendary Powerplay Studios is located on Lake Greifensee, near Zürich. Clients include Gianna Nannini, Lady Gaga, and many more. Single rooms with a kitchen are available (self-catering with a food budget provided by Helvetiarockt). A medium-sized studio will be available for 3 days.
Apply by mid-March; we’ll get back to you by the end of March.
For: Women, inter, non-binary, trans and agender people
Age: 18 and over
Language: de • en • fr • it
This residency takes place in a villa overlooking Lago Maggiore, across from Locarno and close to the Italian border. Located in a quiet village in Ticino, in a beautiful historic building, surrounded by nature and with lake views. A perfect place to write songs and lyrics and/or produce music. Single rooms with a kitchen are available (self-catering with a food budget provided by Helvetiarockt).
Apply by the end of April; we’ll get back to you by mid-May.
For: Women, inter, non-binary, trans and agender people
Age: 18 and over
Language: de • en • fr • it
Located directly on the lake, CASE À CHOCS combines architectural elements from industrial heritage and alternative culture. It is comprised of three main rooms (Grande Salle, Queen Kong and Interlope) and is ideal for artists who want to work on live shows and lighting for live performances.
There may also be opportunities to meet people from the local music scene. Accommodation is in apartments in the old town (self-catering with a food budget provided by Helvetiarockt).
Apply by the end of April; we’ll get back to you by mid-May.
