Description
SPACE CITY SYNC CAMP 🚀
July 17–19 | Houston, Texas
With one of the most diverse cities comes one of the most diverse musical palettes.
Space City Sync Camp is Blaze Unlimited’s Houston-based songwriting and production camp bringing together artists, producers, songwriters, and musicians across Afrobeat, Afropop, Hip-Hop, Reggaeton, Latin Pop, R&B, and cross-genre global music.
Inspired by Houston’s Space City identity, this experience blends global sounds, industry workshops, and sync licensing education inside an immersive creative environment built for artists looking to learn about or step a toe into the sync licensing world.
Over three days, selected creatives will collaborate in curated studio rooms while gaining insight into how music moves across film, television, gaming, advertising, sports media, and brand-driven content.
This is not an overcrowded content camp.
Sessions are intentionally curated to create meaningful collaboration, real relationships, and music with long-term opportunity.
Collaborative songwriting & studio production sessions
Curated creative rooms
Daily industry workshops
Sync licensing education
Artist development conversations
Creative mentorship & feedback
Networking opportunities
Direct engagement with the Blaze Unlimited team
Fully catered breakfast, lunch, and snacks throughout the camp
INDUSTRY WORKSHOPS
Workshops focus on the full scope of being an artist — creatively, professionally, and financially.
Previous Topics include:
Ownership & splits
Music for visual media
Sync licensing fundamentals
Studio etiquette & collaboration
Creative longevity
Artist branding
Music business education
Building sustainable creative careers
Understanding how music moves through sync pipelines
Virtual workshop access will also be available.
WHO THIS IS FOR
This camp is designed for:
Independent artists
Songwriters & topliners
Producers
Studio musicians
DJs & multi-hyphenate creatives
Whether you’re completely new to sync licensing or looking to better understand how your music can move in visual media, this camp is designed to provide real education, collaboration, and creative opportunity.
FOCUSED GENRES
Afrobeat
Afropop
Hip-Hop
Reggaeton
Dance
Latin Pop
R&B
Cross-Genre Global Music
REGISTRATION INFORMATION
🎟 Registration Fee: $25
Applications are limited and reviewed to help create intentional, creative rooms and balanced collaboration opportunities.
📍 Location will be revealed to selected attendees only.
🗓 Registration closes June 1st.
VIRTUAL OPTIONS
Virtual Workshop Pass
Can’t make it to Houston? Join the workshops virtually from anywhere.
The Virtual Workshop Pass includes:
Access to all live-streamed workshops
Q&A sessions
Educational panels and artist conversations
Virtual Producer Submission Ticket
Producers may submit a 3–5 track beat pack for consideration.
Selected production may be used during in-person sessions and credited accordingly.
Whether selected or not, all producer submissions receive virtual workshop access.
ABOUT BLAZE UNLIMITED
Blaze Unlimited
Blaze Unlimited is a creative music agency specializing in music supervision, sync licensing, artist development, and music for visual media. Through curated camps, educational initiatives, and creative collaboration, Blaze builds pathways connecting independent artists to real industry opportunity.
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FAQs
- How does registration work?
All applicants begin with a $25 registration fee to apply for Space City Sync Camp.
If selected for in-person participation, attendees will receive an acceptance email with instructions to submit the remaining $275 attendee balance by the provided deadline.
Total in-person attendee cost: $300
- What happens if I’m selected but can’t pay the remaining balance?
If you’re unable to complete the remaining attendee payment by the deadline, you will still have the opportunity to participate virtually through one of our remote options:
Virtual Workshop Pass — Free (Comes with registration)
Virtual Producer Submission Pass — $25
This allows creatives to still engage with the educational and collaborative portions of the experience remotely.
- What does the attendee fee cover?
The attendee fee helps cover approximately half of the overall camp expenses, with Blaze Unlimited covering the remaining production and operational costs.
Your attendee fee includes:
36 hours of studio access and collaborative sessions
High-level engineer recording rates
Daily industry workshops and guest speaker sessions
Three catered meals per day plus beverages and snacks
Food accommodations based on dietary restrictions and allergies
Creative mentorship and feedback
Industry workshop Leader speaking fees
Mixing
Mastering
Distribution
- Will the camp location be public?
No.
The official location will only be shared with confirmed in-person attendees prior to the camp weekend, and sessions will be closed. - Do I need prior sync licensing experience?
Not at all.
Space City Sync Camp is designed for artists looking to learn more about sync licensing or step a toe into the sync licensing world for the first time.
- What genres are accepted?
We are currently focused on:
Afrobeat
Afropop
Hip-Hop
Reggaeton
Latin Pop
R&B
Cross-Genre Global Music
- Are workshops available virtually?
Yes.
All industry workshops and Q&A sessions will be available virtually through the Virtual Workshop Pass.
- What is the Virtual Producer Submission Pass?
The Virtual Producer Submission Pass allows producers to submit a 3–5 track beat pack for consideration.
Selected production may be used during in-person sessions and credited accordingly.
Whether selected or not, all producer submissions receive access to the virtual workshops and panels.
- How many creatives will be selected?
15-18 creatives will be selected.
- What happens to the music created during the camp?
All music created during Space City Sync Camp will be added to the Blaze Unlimited Sync Catalog and actively pitched for licensing opportunities across film, television, advertising, gaming, sports media, and other visual media platforms.
Ownership and revenue splits follow a fixed structure:
Master Ownership
Blaze Unlimited: 50%
Artist(s): 50%
Publishing
Blaze Unlimited: 25%
Artist(s): 65%
Engineer: 5%
Mixing: 5%
To support fair ownership and meaningful creative participation, no more than five collaborators will be assigned to any single studio session.
All sync fees, mechanicals, and related revenue generated from camp-created music will be distributed according to this structure.
Lineup
The Production Room with D Bottz
New for 2025, Space City Sync Camp introduces The Production Room, a dedicated producer-focused experience led by Houston producer and entrepreneur D. Bottz. With over 40 million records sold worldwide featuring his production and credits including UGK, Lizzo, Fantasia, Slim Thug, Letoya Luckett, Mike Jones, Kirko Bangz, Raheem DeVaughn, and more, D. Bottz will share practical insights on how professional productions are built, refined, and delivered. Participants will explore: * Production structure and arrangement * Knowing when to build and when to simplify * Creating impactful transitions and musical movement * Delivering production for commercial and sync opportunities * Producer workflow and professional preparation The production created during this session will be used in Day 2 songwriting sessions, giving participating producers the opportunity to hear their work brought to life through collaboration with artists, songwriters, and musicians throughout the camp. Available to both in-person attendees and Virtual Producer /workshop pass
ASK AN A&R: Cory Walker
Join seasoned A&R executive Cory Walker for an honest, practical conversation about artist development, pitching yourself effectively, and navigating today’s music industry landscape. With experience across Atlantic Records, Motown Records, and AWAL (Sony), Cory has helped identify and develop artists from the ground up — balancing creative instinct, branding, strategy, and long-term artist growth. This workshop is designed for artists, producers, songwriters, and creatives who want real insight into how industry professionals evaluate talent beyond the surface. In This Session We’ll Cover: How to package and pitch yourself to publishers and labels What A&Rs are really looking for What’s fluff vs. what actually matters Does talent matter more than streams? Artist positioning and development Live Q&A and audience feedback Featuring special guest SharaNicole, Artist Development Specialist, discussing branding, creative direction, and helping artists build intentional, market-ready careers. Whether you’re preparing for your first release, trying to strengthen your brand, or looking to better understand the business side of artist development, this session is built to give practical, real-world insight you can immediately apply.
Creative Communication: Bridging the Gap Between Artists & Visual Teams in partnership with BCCHTX
Featuring Director & Filmmaker Cameron Dean What separates great artists from great collaborators? In today’s music industry, visual content is often the first thing audiences experience before they ever hear a song. Yet many artists step onto video sets without fully understanding how to communicate with directors, creative teams, and production crews. Join acclaimed filmmaker and music video director Cameron Dean for an inside look at the creative process behind some of today’s most impactful music videos. With directing credits including Chris Brown’s Psychic, Burna Boy’s Tested, Approved & Trusted, Teddy Swims & Giveon’s Are You Even Real, Muni Long’s Superpowers, Leon Thomas’ Love Jones and X-Rated, and more, Cameron will break down how artists can become stronger creative partners and get more from every visual opportunity.
Building a Creative Career in Houston with Richelle Gemini
Houston is one of the most dynamic creative cities in the world—but turning your artistry into a sustainable career takes more than talent. Join nationally recognized poet, rapper, singer, writer, and entrepreneur Richelle Gemini as she shares her journey of building a multidisciplinary career rooted in authenticity and community. In this session, you'll gain practical insights on growing your brand, creating opportunities in your local market, and leveraging your unique voice across multiple creative disciplines. Whether you're a musician, songwriter, poet, filmmaker, or creative entrepreneur, you'll leave with actionable strategies to help build a lasting career. What You'll Learn: How to build a creative career without leaving your hometown Leveraging Houston’s arts and entertainment ecosystem Expanding your artistry across multiple mediums and income streams Developing an authentic personal brand that stands out Networking, collaboration, and creating your own opportunities Balancing artistry, entrepreneurship, and long-term career growth Live Q&A with Richelle Gemini This workshop is perfect for artists, writers, performers, producers, and creatives looking to turn their passion into purpose while building meaningful careers in Houston and beyo
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