While filming a follow-up to 2024 Talent Is Timeless Song Contest winner Jamie Manning’s prize experience, Saskia and the team made a special stop in New York City—inviting local members to gather, connect, and share their music.
What unfolded on the Upper East Side was an unforgettable afternoon: three hours of songs, laughter, and heartfelt stories among kindred spirits. Here’s what one of our members had to say about the experience:
From US member Craig Abbott
“I truly enjoyed participating in the NYC songwriter’s circle May 27th. It was a pleasure to meet Saskia and wonderful to hear her perform one of her songs! And host Tom Toce, was most gracious to host the circle in his lovely westside NYC apartment.
While attending the songwriter circle I felt truly blessed for the opportunity to meet other songwriters and listen to their work and hear background introductions and stories. I was once again reminded how music unites and raises vibrations and inspires all who create. I felt fortunate in this song circle to be exposed to many musical theater writers. It was truly inspiring to witness a whole other dimension of writing and musical thought process. I felt blessed to share one of my songs with the group. I am looking forward to many more of these experiences.
I am grateful to be a member of Talent Is Timeless and truly grateful and appreciative for all the hard work and incredibly positive energy that goes into a project of this magnitude!”
Talent Is Timeless is a global community of 29,000+ songwriters aged 50 and over, proving that creativity doesn’t come with an expiry date. Our members connect with like-minded artists, participate in monthly songwriting challenges, attend expert-led masterclasses, and compete in our annual contest—with winners recording at iconic studios like Abbey Road. Whether you’re returning to music after years away or writing the best songs of your life, you’ll find encouragement, feedback, and genuine connection here.