Events
Company of Song workshops and retreats
BLACK COUNTRY BIKES – Songwriting workshops in Brierley Hill and Wolverhampton
with Dan Whitehouse, Jasmine Gardosi, Alex Lowe and Katie Whitehouse
Songwriting workshops inspired by everything about cycling: from the Black Country’s rich cycling history and your own cycling experience, to the sounds and rhythms a bike makes.
Intro (optional – on zoom Fri Aug 9, 2-6pm
IN PERSON – St Mary’s Church Brierley Hill
Workshop 1: Thurs Aug 29, 2.30-5pm
Workshop 2: Thurs Sept 5, 2.30-5pm
Workshop3: ThursSept13,2.30-5pm
Workshop 4: Thurs Sept 13, 7-9pm BOOK HERE
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IN PERSON – St Chad’s Community Centre, Wolverhampton
Workshop 1: Fri Aug 30, 2 – 4.30pm
Workshop 2: Mon Sep 2, 10.30am -1pm
Workshop3: MonSept 2.30 to 5pm
Workshop 4: Weds Oct 9, 3.30 to 6pm BOOK HERE
AUG/SEPT/OCT/NOV
SONGWRITING CAMPFIRE RETREAT AT HAWKWOOD CFT
with Dan Whitehouse and Katie Whitehouse
Weds September 18th to Friday September 20th 2024
Free your songwriting spirit
Gather round a metaphorical ‘songwriting campfire’ led by renowned, award-winning singer-songwriter and composer, Dan Whitehouse, along with artist mentor Katie Whitehouse. This unique experience offers a modern, soulful journey to unlock your creative potential, drawing inspiration from Dan’s illustrious career achievements. Together, we’ll free your mind, reignite your inner child, and explore innovative songwriting methods. Get ready to craft compelling songs, unforgettable melodies, and powerful stories, all while sharing ideas in a harmonious, nurturing environment.
Earlybird Prices until 5pm on Wednesday 26th June
limited availability BOOK HERE https://www.hawkwoodcollege.co.uk/event/songwriting-campfire-retreat-24/
WEDS SEPT 18TH TO FRI SEPT 20TH
WINTER SONGWRITING WEEK 2025 AT HALSWAY MANOR
with Reg Meuross & Boo Hewerdine
4pm Monday January 27th to 11.10AM Friday January 31st 2025
This retreat is a wonderful opportunity for songwriters of all levels to forget about the rest of the world and immerse themselves in their writing amongst like-minded people, and well-supported by Reg and Boo and founder of Company of Song Katie Whitehouse.
The programme includes group and individual tasks to stretch and challenge, opportunities to collaborate, a chance to play songs to Reg and Boo for feedback (song clinics), song sharing with the group, Q&A sessions, space to write brand new songs, time to relax at the bar, and to enjoy good food and good fun.
As well as running workshops and song clinics throughout the three days Reg and Boo will perform a live gig on Thursday night (free for retreat participants and ticketed to the public).
Fees are inclusive of workshops, small group song clinics, full board and accommodation. Visit https://bit.ly/RegANDBooWINTERSONGWRITING for more details.
Monday 27th January to Friday 31st January 2025