Apply: SongHubs presented by YouTube Music

Name: APRA AMCOS
Address: Australia
Price range: $

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Story Published Tuesday 18 August 2026

Applications open for SongHubs, curated by Young Franco

1-3 September at 4000 Studios, Brisbane

In partnership with YouTube Songwriters

APRA AMCOS and YouTube are bringing together a group of Australia's most exciting songwriters, artists and producers for a very special SongHubs writing camp during BIGSOUND 2026.

Curated by acclaimed producer, songwriter and artist Young Franco, this special SongHubs will bring together 10x creators from across electronic, dance, pop, hip hop and genre-blending music to spend three days creating new music amongst the creative energy in Fortitude Valley.

Young Franco's recent success includes his ARIA chart-topping debut album it's Franky baby!, over 350 million streams, four gold-certified singles, one Emmy nomination, over a million monthly listeners and collaborations with artists around the world.

About Young Franco

Globally acclaimed for his diverse style blending electronic, disco, indie, and hip-hop, Young Franco is one of Australia's most exciting musical exports. The cutting-edge producer and DJ has taken his high-energy shows worldwide, building a loyal fanbase across the UK, Europe, the Americas, Asia, and Australia. With an endearing personality and a slew of collaborations with genre-spanning artists including electronic, garage, indie and rap. He has four ARIA-Gold-certified singles, one Emmy nomination, multiple Queensland Music Awards, 350 million streams and over a million monthly listeners on Spotify.

This project has been assisted by the Australian Government through Music Australia.

The offer

10x APRA AMCOS members living in Brisbane or visiting for BIGSOUND will receive:

Per diem of AUD$70 x3 days
Catered lunch daily
1x group dinner

Location & dates

4000 Studios, Fortitude Valley
Tuesday 1 - Thursday 3 September
9am - 6pm daily

Participants must be available for the entire period.

Accessibility

4000 Studios has a level entry to the lower ground. There are two levels with no lift available. Priority entry and exit is available. The facility is well let, with accessible seating available. Staff are available to assist and personalise service to cater to participant needs.

Please email us to discuss your accessibility needs and how we can assist. We're here to help and make it a great experience for all attendees.

Submissions close Monday 24 August