Celebrating 1 year of Lightworks - we are teaming up with Funkadelic Studios in NYC for a songwriting camp. Gathering a select group of musical creators from the New York galaxy to write, record, and produce in a professional studio.
In this 5 hour session - 2 groups of artists, musicians, producers, singers, and rappers will team up to create a song - exploring the theme of creating a kinder, equitable world…what elements and perspectives are needed? What do you envision? Let’s combine forces and put it in the music!
Due to the limited capacity of the studio, not all applicants will be chosen this round. We truly appreciate your support and interest, and hope to see you at future events!
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There is a $5 application fee which is a requirement to be considered and it is non-refundable.
By submitting this form, you confirm that you can attend the event and stay for the full duration of the session.
You agree to be on time and respect the space & other participants, knowing that the foundation of Lightworks is kindness and peer education among artists.
You understand that this is a space for community building and collaboration, and that all of the musicians, producers, and artists are equal regardless of their skill-level.
To provide a supportive space for education, peer-mentorship, and giving producers, artists, singers, and rappers the chance to work with live instrumentalists in the studio.
To initiate change in the music industry by having a foundation of mutual respect among artists, encouraging exchange of ideas and building relationships, rather than competition.
To provide experience in a songwriting camp environment, which requires learning how to effectively collaborate and communicate with other creatives in a professional space.
To give creatives an opportunity to work in-person, to build bridges of connection that lead to future partnerships and creative endeavors.
Objectives:
Lightworks is a global network of artists, producers, musicians, and creatives - that started in New York City. In response to the separation and individualistic culture caused by the global pandemic, social media, and the competitive nature of creative industries, the intention of Lightworks is to build bridges of connection, to encourage collaboration, to create opportunities and educational experiences, and provide supportive spaces where artists feel heard, seen, and acknowledged by their peers.
Founded by Music Producer, Singer-Songwriter, and Artist - Brooke Leialoha, this network grew rapidly upon its inception, June 2025. The vision for this collective stemmed from her 25 years of experience in the arts as a highly sensitive person, which often led to challenges, feelings of isolation, and exile from communities that were more focused on merit, “who you know,” and competition. Her love of music, creativity, and fostering worldwide connections based on integrity, respect, and depth has allowed Brooke to build a career that is less centered on external markers of success, and more about how she gives back to her community. A true collaborative effort, all events and initiatives are co-hosted and crafted with help from team-members Precursor Mentality (Matthew Kerr) & Chromatiq Black (Elias Williams).
While the initial version of Lightworks was an in-person listening event, a space where artists meet up in a professional recording studio to share their music and connect, it quickly expanded into collaborations with other musical collectives in New York and surrounding areas, such as Brewery Studios, Legendary Cyphers, Jersey Produce, Funkadelic Studios, and more.
We are currently open to and looking for sponsors, venues, recording studios, and artists that are interested in hosting their own Lighworks events - anywhere in the world. Please reach out to us via the form below if you are interested in supporting our organization, partnering with us, contributing to the mission, or attending our events.
Listening Events - Workshops - Songwriting Camps - Live Performances - Peer Mentorship
Meet the Team
Brooke Leialoha
Founder, Creative Director & Marketing + Community Engagement
Brooke Leialoha is an artistic run-on sentence that speaks the truth with love. Her involvement in music, film, fine art, spirituality, non-profit organizations, theater, and literary publishing industry has provided her with a wealth of knowledge, experiences, and a desire to share what she has learned with others. Brooke’s brand - Hire a Fairy - provides one-on-one consultations to creatives, with the intention of helping them create structure where there is confusion, confidence where there is doubt, and expression where there is silence. She is passionate about community building, making tools & resources accessible to artists, mindfulness & spiritual practices, and a firm belief that art and music will initiate global change, and allow us to create more equitable systems.
Matthew Kerr
Co-Host, Operations & Logistics Coordinator + Networking
Hailing from New Jersey, producer and rapper Precursor Mentality seeks to bring to Lightworks the same experience he received when his mentors taught him how to elevate his productions. He has witnessed first hand how producers can elevate their craft by playing their music for other like-minded individuals as long as they build upon the feedback given to their songs. His goal with Lightworks is to see producers hone their skills in an environment where iron sharpens iron to make the best music they possibly can.
Elias Williams
Chromatiq Blq is a producer, photographer and perfumer based in New York City. Growing up in Southeast Queens, surrounded by a rich history in Jazz and Hip Hop, fostered a love for music’s expression through all of his creative outlets. With Lightworks, he aims to leave the producer community better than he left it by collectively working together to learn, grow and evolve.
Co-Host, Community Outreach + Photography
