One Groove

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Sync Residency 2026

Your Next Step in Sync

Your Next Step in Sync

In collaboration with Field Supply – Berlin | Amsterdam, we’re inviting music creators from Denmark and South Africa to apply for the One Groove Sync Residency — a four-day creative camp in Johannesburg where songwriting, storytelling and sync come together. Across the week, selected artists will co-write new music, exchange ideas across cultures, and receive practical training in creating for film, TV, brands and digital media.

The residency takes place 19–23 January 2026, concluding with an industry listening session on 23 January attended by international music supervisors, labels, publishers and creative directors. If you’re ready to grow your creative practice and explore new pathways in sync, make sure to apply soon — the deadline is 18 December.

Click below to start your application

APPLICATIONS CLOSED

After submitting your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email with practical information about the process. Final selections will be announced at the end of December 2025.

Supervisors
and Facilitators

Steph Grace-Summers
Amsterdam-based music supervisor and founder of FRIDAY and Field Supply Records. Her work spans Netflix, BBC, Amazon Prime, DAZED, Red Bull TV, Boiler Room and global campaigns for Adidas, Calvin Klein, Guinness, Samsung and more. She currently serves as in-house Music Supervisor at Diageo.

Jo Sandow
Music supervisor, producer and Executive Creative Director at Supreme Music in Berlin. At Field Supply, Jo champions diverse perspectives, creative excellence and collaboration across the international sync landscape, shaping major global brand campaigns and serving as a recurring juror for leading music and sound awards.

Kinck
Copenhagen-based producer, songwriter and artist whose music appears in Heartstopper and campaigns for Valentino, Armani and McDonald’s. With a catalogue across Ultra, Ministry of Sound, Warner, BMG and Sony, she brings deep insight into both the artistic and commercial sides of sync.

uBeyond
South African SAMA nominee, multi-platinum–winning producer, and participant at the inaugural AmaGroove Residency. uBeyond has become a trusted facilitator and integral part of the One Groove community — supporting collaborative processes and encouraging the exploration of sonic landscapes with intent.

Supervisors
and Facilitators

Steph Grace-Summers
Amsterdam-based music supervisor and founder of FRIDAY and Field Supply Records. Her work spans Netflix, BBC, Amazon Prime, DAZED, Red Bull TV, Boiler Room and global campaigns for Adidas, Calvin Klein, Guinness, Samsung and more. She currently serves as in-house Music Supervisor at Diageo.

Jo Sandow
Music supervisor, producer and Executive Creative Director at Supreme Music in Berlin. At Field Supply, Jo champions diverse perspectives, creative excellence and collaboration across the international sync landscape, shaping major global brand campaigns and serving as a recurring juror for leading music and sound awards.

Kinck
Copenhagen-based producer, songwriter and artist whose music appears in Heartstopper and campaigns for Valentino, Armani and McDonald’s. With a catalogue across Ultra, Ministry of Sound, Warner, BMG and Sony, she brings deep insight into both the artistic and commercial sides of sync.

uBeyond
South African SAMA nominee, multi-platinum–winning producer, and participant at the inaugural AmaGroove Residency. uBeyond has become a trusted facilitator and integral part of the One Groove community — supporting collaborative processes and encouraging the exploration of sonic landscapes with intent.

Inside the World of Sync

The Residency offers a hands-on introduction to the international sync market — how briefs work, what music supervisors look for, and how artists can build a sustainable presence in this fast-growing field.

Pitch opportunities

Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their tracks directly through Field Supply, giving selected works a pathway into real sync consideration. This includes exposure, potential placement and insight into how professional catalogues are built and pitched.

Real briefs, real feedback

Each day includes writing sessions based on genuine industry demand, led by Field Supply and supported by Kinck and Muneyi. You’ll develop tracks, refine ideas, and receive direct creative and technical feedback across the process.

Cross-continental co-writing

With creators from Denmark and South Africa, the Residency is built around shared practice, cultural exchange, and collaborative songwriting. Facilitator Muneyi anchors the space, ensuring an environment rooted in authenticity, curiosity, and mutual respect.

Inside the World of Sync

The Residency offers a hands-on introduction to the international sync market — how briefs work, what music supervisors look for, and how artists can build a sustainable presence in this fast-growing field

Pitch opportunities

Participants will have the opportunity to pitch their tracks directly through Field Supply, giving selected works a pathway into real sync consideration. This includes exposure, potential placement and insight into how professional catalogues are built and pitched

Real briefs, real feedback

Each day includes writing sessions based on genuine industry demand, led by Field Supply and supported by Kinck and Muneyi. You’ll develop tracks, refine ideas, and receive direct creative and technical feedback across the process

Cross-continental co-writing

With creators from Denmark and South Africa, the Residency is built around shared practice, cultural exchange, and collaborative songwriting. Facilitator Muneyi anchors the space, ensuring an environment rooted in curiosity, authenticity, and mutual respect.

19–24 January 2026

What To Expect — The Lowdown
The Lowdown

Developed by One Groove and Field Supply, hosted by AMPD Studios and supported by The Danish Arts Foundation, DPA and Koda Kultur, the residency unites leading expertise in sync and music creation.

Deadline 18 December

applications closed

Deadline
18 December

applications closed

If this resonates with your creative path, join us in Johannesburg this January for four days of songwriting, collaboration with leading expertise in sync and music creation.

Click below to start your application

After submitting your application, you’ll receive a confirmation email with practical information about the process. Final selections will be announced at the end of December 2025.

© 2025 – One Groove World

© 2025 – One Groove World