Can you tell if your song will stand out from the start?
Join Jacques Mario Gentil and special guest **Mike Macdermid** — *Songwriter, Producer & Radio Broadcaster based in the U.K., signed to Warner Chappell Music (Triple Platinum #1 Songwriter)* — for an inspiring and practical session on what separates a *good song* from a *great one.*
Discover how pros spot a hit early — and how you can, too.
**🎶 *Free online Meetup for songwriters of all levels***

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**🔹 FULL DESCRIPTION**
Ever wonder why some songs ***just click*** while others — even well-written ones — somehow don’t connect?
In this special Songwriters Meetup presented by **Magesongs**, award-winning songwriter **Jacques Mario Gentil** will reveal ***how to identify early on*** whether your song concept has the emotional and commercial power to stand out.

**You’ll discover:**
🎯 The five checkpoints that reveal if your song idea has real traction
🪶 Why concept comes before content — and how great songs start with great ideas
🎧 The subtle but decisive differences between a good song and a great one
⚠️ How to recognise *false positives* — songs that feel strong but won’t last
🏆 Simple self-tests used by hit writers and contest winners to validate songs early enough in the songwriting process.

And to make this Meetup even more special, we’ll welcome our special guest **Mike Macdermid** — (*Triple Platinum #1 Songwriter, Producer & Radio Broadcaster based in the U.K., signed to Warner Chappell Music)* — who will share words of encouragement and insight into how *he knows when he’s onto something truly special, plus more...*
Whether you’re a beginner, developing or an advanced songwriter, this session will sharpen your instincts, save you time, and give you tools to elevate every idea you start.

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**🔹 TIME & LOCATION**
**🗓 Wednesday 12 November 2025**
**🕗 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (AEST - Brisbane time )**
**👉 ONLINE –** PLEASE RSVP NOW TO GET ACCESS TO THE **ZOOM** REGISTRATION LINK & REGISTER NOW. When you receive your registration, please add to your calendar (from the email) to be notified before the event starts.
**⚡ Please note, seats are limited on Zoom.**

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**🔹 AGENDA**

* 7:00 PM — Welcome & Introductions
* 7:10 PM — Talk: “From Good to Great” by Jacques Gentil
* 7:45 PM — Guest: Mike Macdermid – Real-World Reflections
* 8:10 PM — Open Discussion & Q&A
* 8:25 - 9:00 PM — Networking & Closing

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**🔹 BRING ALONG**
Bring one of your unfinished songs or even just a title idea — we’ll test it live against the *Good → Great* criteria.
Seats are limited, so RSVP now and join this one-of-a-kind session that could change how you approach every song you write.

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