POPVILLE MUSIC
CAMP POPVILLE
SONGWRITING CAMPS
WHY COME TO CAMP POPVILLE?
Ready to apply? Fill out the application for priority consideration on a first-come, first-served basis!
Getaway from the noise and hustle of life and the city to join us for our Songwriting Camp in the Smoky Mountains!
Connect with other local creatives in genres beyond country music, meet some of your new favorite collaborators and friends, recharge in nature and in the cozy cabin, and leave with at least four brand new songs! All your meals are covered, curated writing groups, professional content coverage of the camp, and access to all the amenities on the cabin property!
Dates:
Friday, June 12th through Monday June 15th, 2026
APPLICATIONS DUE BY MAY 29TH, 2026
Cost:
General- $379
Deposit due by 6/5
*50% Deposit required to secure your spot*
Payment plans are available!
Requirements:
* Must live in Nashville, TN or have travel and housing arrangements set up for the evenings.
* Must primarily work in genres outside of country music.
* Must be able to pay 50% deposit to secure your spot, if accepted.
Deposit Options:
Option 1:
50% Deposit Due to Secure Your Spot!
$189.50 = 50%
Final Payment due 5/5
Option 2: Pay 100% up front
$300 Total Per Person (SAVE $79!)
***Payment Plans are available by request; we don't want cost to hold you back from attending!***
FINAL DEPOSIT DUE BY THU. MARCH 12TH, 2026
What to Expect:
1) This retreat will take place at a big cabin in the Smoky Mountains and will be a sleep-away camp.
2) We will be writing in the cozy cabin environment and matched up in groups of three to four that the Popville team will curate based on your applications.
3) You will have the opportunity to write, record, and leave with up to four brand new songs!
*As a bonus, we will also be providing a photographer/videographer who will be capturing the camp experience at no additional cost to you, and the gallery will be shared with you at the end of camp!
4) Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner will be provided along with snacks, so you don't have to worry about food (unless you prefer to bring your own, then by all means).
5) By applying, there is no guarantee of acceptance.
There are limited spots for this writing camp so Popville will review each application with the goal of having a group of creatives that are the best fit for this experience and setting you each up for success!
6) You should be contacted with a decision within 72 hours of your application VIA EMAIL & INSTAGRAM DM.
* If you are accepted and do not respond within 48 hours, we will release your spot.
We can't wait to connect and create with you! - Nikki Forbes & The Popville Team
EXAMPLE SCHEDULE:
Popville Camper Testimonials
Kyra Morgan
Artist, Songwriter
"I loved the welcoming community. Don’t be afraid to put yourself out there! everyone here is in different walks of life but we all share the love of music which is a beautiful commonality. I promise you’ll find a community at Camp Popville that’ll uplift you and help you grow!"
Tyson James Roy
Artist, Songwriter
"It's worth every penny and every minute! You can always make more money but you can never make memories unless you've lived them. not only did we make amazing music, but life-long friends. And Camp Popville worked because people are actually releasing songs that were created during it! Without having gone, we would've never written those songs and created so many deep friendships that makes Nashville so special."
Nate Fragassi
Producer, Songwriter
"I wasn’t sure when I first applied, but it turned out to be a more fruitful experience than I could have imagined. I loved the challenge of writing and recording songs on the spot with people I’ve never met, within a short amount of time... Even in a room of people with different minds, backgrounds, and beliefs, there is still joy to be shared in a common love for music. "
Paige Ruderman
Songwriter
"I have already recommended it to people. The camp was a great experience, and the people were really nice. It was a great time to focus solely on music with other talented people and if your even thinking about it, I say go for it."
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