Songsense – songwriting workshop for men

Songsense - a weekend songwriting workshop for men

led by Neil Bob Herd and Pete Astor

A weekend workshop for men exploring how songwriting in a group can help
create a safe space for deeper discussion and emotional expression
through the songwriting process leading to a concert from the participants

31st January 2026 – 1st February 2026

Saturday and Sunday afternoon venue: Remedies in Hythe
Sunday morning venue TBC

Type

Workshop

Date

31/01/2026

Time

10:00 am

Cost

Donation - Contact Lorraine at follkestonesongwritingfestival@gmail.com

Venue

Saturday: Old Fire Station, Sandgate; Sunday: Remedies, Hythe

Submit Your Application

Please kindly note that we are only able to accept applications from those 18 and over.

Name

Preferred Pronoun

Age

Country/County of Residence

Do you have any access requirements?:

Disability (Hidden or Visible/Mental Health

How would you describe your previous experience of songwriting/making music/composing/lyricist/storytelling?

Do you play an instrument?
If so, what do you play?

Do you make electronic music?

Do you create music in any other way?

Do you already have an idea about what you would like to say or already have a musical composition/lyrics/music that you would like develop in this workshop with our songwriting team? Or would you like to start with a blank canvas and have our team of songwriters help you write and compose your song?

If you are granted a place on the course we will ask you to send us something to give our songwriters an idea of how to help approach the co-write.*

Lastly, are you available for the weekend of 28th and 29th September ?

Are you available for the screening on the 3rd October?

GDPR Declaration

I confirm that I have read and accept the Privacy Policy, and understand how Folkestone Songwriting Festival will process my data in accordance with data protection laws.

*Please also be aware that if you are co-writing with our songwriters you will need to have a discussion about how you will register your song with PRS etc for royalty distribution to save any future disputes that may arise as is the norm in any collaborative process.

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