Get ready for fearless collabs, bold performances & a masterclass in music networking with Rob MacLeod – Wed, May 7th @ IMRO.
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Dear Songwriting Collective Member,
We’re back — and this time, we’re turning the volume all the way up.
The next Songwriting Collective Workshop is coming to IMRO on:
> 🗓 Wednesday, May 7th
> ⏰ 6:30 PM sharp
> 📍 IMRO HQ, Dublin
This isn’t your average writing night. This is a creative collision zone — a night where you’ll co-write with new voices, step outside your comfort zone, and maybe even walk away with a future hit. Plus, we’ve got a headline speaker whose career proves just how far a smart network and a killer strategy can take you.
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### 🔥 The Connector's Code: Rob MacLeod on Building Power Networks in Music
Before the co-writing begins, we’re handing the mic to someone who’s rewritten the rules of music marketing.
Rob MacLeod is a 25-year veteran of the industry. He’s not just a marketer — he’s the connector. A behind-the-scenes force who’s helped obscure indie acts team up with household names, closed deals across continents, and used network marketing to turn passion projects into publishing deals.
His session: "The Connector's Code" will break down how relationships — when nurtured the right way — become your greatest currency in this business.
Here’s what Rob brings to the table:
- How he built an international network of tastemakers, execs, and artists — and kept it real, not transactional
- How he used his network to connect underground talent with major artists for unexpected collaborations
- How those relationships helped him land a publishing deal with one of the UK’s top independent publishers
- And how you can start applying those same principles right now — no clout or manager required
It’s rare to get this kind of unfiltered access to a career like Rob’s. This is real-world strategy for real-world artists.
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### ✍️ Write with Someone New. Discover a Sound You Didn’t Know You Had.
After Rob’s session, it’s time to get your hands dirty.
We’ll mix up the room into fresh songwriting pairs and trios, giving you the chance to work with people you may have never written with before. You’ll be given some creative direction — just enough to kick-start the process — and then it’s go-time.
You’ll co-write a song from scratch, drawing from each other’s styles, skills, and instincts. And don’t worry if it feels strange — that’s where the magic starts.
These sessions are about breaking habits, blending genres, and sparking something new. Whether you’re a hook machine, a lyric wizard, or a beatmaker with wild ideas — we want your voice in the mix.
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### 🎙 Perform It Raw — Share What You Created
Once the co-writing session wraps, it’s time to show what you’ve built.
Each group will have the option to share their new creation live. This is your chance to step up and test a brand-new song in front of a room full of fellow creators who get it.
No pressure, no judgment — just connection through music.
These post-write showcases are some of the most energizing moments in our community. It’s where breakthroughs happen. And sometimes, it’s where future bands and duos are born.
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### Why You Need to Be There
We’re not just another songwriting workshop. We’re a creative launchpad. A collaborator incubator. A real-world training ground for the next wave of songwriters pushing boundaries.
If you’ve ever felt stuck writing alone, or unsure how to connect your creative work to actual opportunities — this night is for you.
If you’ve ever wondered how other artists land collabs, syncs, or even get heard in the first place — this night is for you.
If you’re ready to create, connect, and perform with zero ego and maximum energy — this night is for you.
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### What to Bring & What to Know:
🎧 Bring your tools: acoustic instruments, laptops, interfaces, loops, notepads — whatever helps you create.
🎤 Be open: you might be writing outside your usual genre, and that’s the point.
🎬 Performance is encouraged, not required — but the experience is electric.
🎥 Recording is welcome (with your collaborators’ permission) — you’ll want to remember what you started here.
🔒 Members-only, limited spots — RSVP is essential.
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### RSVP Now
This one’s going to fill fast. If you’re serious about elevating your writing, expanding your circle, and taking real steps in your music journey — don’t miss it. reserve your spot the usual way.
Let’s shake things up on Wednesday, May 7th at 6:30 PM at IMRO HQ. This isn’t just another workshop. This is your next big step.
See you there,
Rob
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P.S. Rob MacLeod’s story will change how you think about this business. The songs you write that night might change how you think about yourself as an artist. One room. One night. A dozen new doors. Be there
