Reviewed by: Amelia Pilgrim
3 Huntsville artists selected for songwriter residency in Sweden
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Three Huntsville songwriters have been selected to participate in a music residency in Sweden in August. Common Man, Jayne Huntsman and Hugh Lindsey will head to Sandviksbaden, Sweden, for the prestigious TIVEDEN residency, taking place Aug. 24–30.
The TIVEDEN residency is an international program that brings together artists, writers and music professionals for co-writing, performance and cross-border collaboration.
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What will these musicians do in Sweden?
The residency week will feature a Friday showcase at Sandviksbaden, a Saturday showcase in Örebro and an industry meet-up and alumni show at Twang in Stockholm.
This means Common Man, Jayne Huntsman and Hugh Lindsey will also represent Huntsville at the Live at Heart festival in Örebro, Sweden Sept. 2-6..
“TIVEDEN started as a songwriting exchange, but over time it has become something bigger — a way to build real working relationships between artists, music communities, and industry partners across countries.
This year’s partnerships with Huntsville and Iceland Sync feel like a natural next step. It gives the artists more than a week of writing. It gives them access to people, places, and opportunities that can continue long after the residency ends.”
Drew Young, co-founder of TIVEDEN
Huntsville’s involvement in the TIVEDEN residency
Huntsville will host the Live at Heart festival’s opening party on Wednesday, Sept. 2, and the selected artists will perform at a dedicated showcase, sharing their music with an international audience and connecting with artists from across Europe.
“This opportunity is a testament to the talent and creativity found throughout Huntsville’s music community, and we’re incredibly proud to see local artists representing our city on an international stage.
Programs like TIVEDEN allow our musicians to build new creative relationships, reach international audiences, connect with industry professionals and bring valuable experiences back to Huntsville’s growing music ecosystem, all while strengthening our city’s presence within the global music community.”
Matt Mandrella, Huntsville Music Officer
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