Turn your dreams of being a songwriter into an actual career.

Join the most connected songwriting community in Melbourne
and take your music further.

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We’ve helped hundreds of songwriters go from aspiring musicians to emerging artists.

The Real Songwriters of Melbourne is a creative community designed to help you kickstart your music career.

Whether you’re a performer, a writer, a producer or a creative all-rounder, the RSOM is your go-to for connecting with people that can help you build momentum, book gigs, and get your music heard.

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“No one else does anything like this! A place for songwriters, producers, performers, venue owners and fans to come together, share their music, meet and work together. It’s just awesome!”

— Andrew Fillmore
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Skip the guesswork and open more doors.

Launch your career with over a decade of experience in music and loads of industry connections behind you. You don’t have to do it alone.

We’re here to help you:

🎤 Build your confidence on stage
✨ Grow your audience
💰 Turn your passion into paid gigs
🤝 Connect with fellow creatives
🎧 Learn from leading Australian music industry experts
🎁 Access discounted services like music coaching and production
💿 Get your music heard by more people

And so much more!

Are you ready to join the most connected songwriting community
in Melbourne?

2026 memberships are available now!

BECOME A MEMBER

Hear what other RSOM members have to say

  • "I’ve been a member of Real Songwriters of Melbourne for almost two years, and it’s had a profound impact on my songwriting journey. The warmth of the community and the chance to talk deeply about craft with such a diverse group of writers has been both inspiring and incredibly affirming."

    Gary Hubber

  • "RSOM really helped me feel connected. When I first joined up I was living out in a border town between Victoria and NSW. I knew no one in the Melbourne music scene and did not have any connections. Fast forward to today and I’m collaborating with many, am co-writing songs and even had a crack at producing/remixing. I don’t think any of this would have been possible without RSOM."

    DL Gade

  • "I became a member because the world of songwriting and performing can be so lonely and it's nice to know that there are others out there, especially the support of Jena when it comes to your individual journey."

    Lily Jones

  • "I found RSOM online in 2020 and finding this beautiful community of songwriters was amazing not only for my writing, but also just having people like Jena, who really believed in me and helped me find my feet as an artist."

    Kitty Rae

  • "From its inception, the RSOM has been a platform to empower, encourage and uplift songwriters. RSOM has given me and so many other songwriters the opportunity to connect with creatives that we might not have ever met and make music that has meant so much."

    Abbey Stone

  • "Through the RSOM, I found the confidence in me to work on my original music and take steps to perform at many great venues around melbourne. Music is a lifelong journey and so much has happened in a short amount of time."

    Kieran J Phillips

  • "It's so beautiful to be a part of the RSOM Community. It keeps us working on our music and it's nice to be able to reach out to anyone to pick you up when you're feeling down. That is the best part about this Community."

    Connor and Oscar Absolum, Mister Co.

  • “Jena and the RSOM Community completely opened my eyes to the reality of working on and releasing my own music, and how it didn’t have to be this far off dream The universe really had my back that day. Thank you universe, and thank you RSOM!”

    Deshani Fernando, embxrs.

  • "I’d highly recommend RSOM to anyone starting out in music or songwriting. It can be overwhelming doing it alone, and RSOM gives you structure, support, and community. It helped me go from writing in isolation to performing my originals and connecting with like-minded artists. It’s a great space to grow and feel encouraged."

    MOSSROSE

  • "When I was starting out in my amateur uni days, I reached out to RSOM. From performing at one of their first RSOM gigs, to having Jena help with PR and marketing in my first EP release to seeing RSOM flourish, RSOM has been a constant rock and support through all these years."

    Emilia Schnall, Miss Emilia

Get your music heard by more people

We love showcasing the latest releases from our RSOM members. Become a member of RSOM to get your next release added to our playlists and grow your listeners alongside Melbourne’s best emerging talent. 

Our playlists proudly celebrate the diversity of our community, featuring new releases from women, LGBTQIA+ artists, and artists with visible and invisible disabilities. Plus, as of 2024, every song featured on our annual playlists is automatically nominated for our Top 5 Song of the Year award, getting you even more visibility with our amazing community!

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Connect with industry creatives inside RSOM

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Ways to work with us

RSOM Membership

A$120.00 quarterly

Your go-to creative community for connecting with people that can help take your music career to the next level.

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The Release Academy

from A$1300.00

Gain the skills and confidence to launch your new music to the world, plus all the support you need along the way!

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Artist Mentoring

from A$200.00

Personalised 1:1 support for wherever you’re at in your music journey and a clear plan to make your dreams a reality.

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