The Abubilla Music Creative Residency
Twice yearly, Abubilla hosts an invitation-only creative residency at our Spanish studio and retreat space: an immersive week of connection, creation and conversation.
The Residency Ethos
The music industry rewards speed, visibility and algorithmic traction - often at the expense of protected creative time.
The Abubilla Creative Residency exists as a counterbalance: a space to slow down, dive deep and refill the tank of creativity and inspiration.
We know artists produce their best work when they have dedicated time, space and freedom to experiment.
We know there is irreplaceable value in gathering in person, away from the pressures of daily life.
Over years of musical gatherings at our Spanish studio we developed the Abubilla Creative Residency.
Each edition is carefully curated to bring together a group of creative souls chosen not only for their talent, craft and expertise, but for how they can inspire and energise one another.
Who Attends?
Abubilla Artists in Residence
One or two artists from our roster who are at pivotal moments in their creative processes
Curator/Creator in Residence
A respected tastemaker, broadcaster, journalist, programmer or multi-hyphenate industry creative
Session musicians and producers
Hand-selected to align with the sound, genre and ethos of the Artist in Residence
The Role of the Curator in Residence
Each Residency includes one invited Curator in Residence.
These are creatives, connectors, curators and community-builders whose work we admire - people shaping culture from different vantage points: radio, press, festivals, community spaces, digital platforms, live circuits.
The Curator in Residence joins us to share insight, explore conversations, offer their perspective on the Artist in Residence’s work, and to foster community by forging authentic relationships with artist and label.
Why We Do It
Accelerate artistic confidence and direction
Generate collaboration and cross-pollination of talent, knowledge and music
Create space for ambitious, honest conversations about the future of music
Forge genuine relationships rather than transactional introductions
What Emerges
New music and demos
Creative collaborations
Strategic clarity for the artist’s next phase
Cross-pollination between industry perspectives
Ongoing relationships beyond the week itself
Shared content that lives beyond the retreat
We design each edition around the specific needs and ambitions of the Artist in Residence.