March 12th, 2024Songwriters’ retreat series headed to Wombat State forest

Organisers of the Blackwood Collaborative 2024 Artist Series Songwriting Retreats say they’ve staged a coup by gathering the talents of some of Australia’s best songwriters and musicians for a two-day songwriting workshop series to be held in Blackwood.

An impressive roster of talented Australian writers will be offering insights into their own song writing processes and helping to guide workshop guests through the often difficult process of getting their own musical ideas realised, Ben Sims says

Among the array of professionals on offer for the weekend retreats will be solo artist Charles Jenkins (pictured above) of ‘Ice Cream Hands’ fame, kicking off the first event of the series on the 18th and 19th of May by hosting “Techniques to help your songs make a more powerful connection with the listener” and singer/songwriter, and member of the beloved indie rock band ‘Clouds’ front woman Jodi Phillis.

The workshop series will also include events focused on film and TV scoring and instrumental composition and arranging, Ben says.

Those keen to book a spot can head to Blackwood-collaborative.com to join the mailing list and check out the full roster of Artists on offer, organisers say.