Songwriting Workshops in New Plymouth
Good songs come from writing a lot of them, with people who will tell you the truth. The programme’s songwriting sessions help emerging artists find their voice, finish ideas and write with others, at no cost.
New Plymouth has an outsized arts profile for its size: the Len Lye Centre and Govett-Brewster Art Gallery, the Coastal Walkway, and WOMAD at Brooklands each year. Taranaki maunga gives every outdoor shoot a backdrop. The programme is open to emerging artists from New Plymouth. Get in touch to find out what is running and how to take part from there.
What’s included
- Writing sessions and co-writes
- Hooks, structure and lyrics
- Feedback from working writers
- Demo recording
- Taking songs to release
Songs written in the programme can move straight into EYWA studio sessions.
How it works
- Get in touch: Tell the team who you are and what you want to work on.
- Start: Join workshops or sessions in the area you are most into.
- Try the rest: Move across music, acting, film and digital media as you go.
- Real projects: Work on EYWA recordings, music videos, short films and performances.
Questions
Is it really free?
Yes. There is no fee. The programme is kept free by sponsors and donors who cover studio time, equipment, tutors and production.
Do I need experience?
No experience is needed. Start in the area you are into and try the others along the way.
Can I take part from New Plymouth?
The programme is open to emerging artists from New Plymouth. Get in touch to find out what is running and how to take part from there.
What do members actually do?
Workshops, studio sessions, real projects and mentorship across music, acting, film and digital media.