Breathe: A Songwriter's Retreat, Fremantle

Women, Men, Trans, Non-binary. All Welcome in this safe space.

Welcome to Breathe: A Songwriting Retreat.

Prerequisites: You must be writing your own songs already and understand the structure of a song (lyrics, verse/chorus, melody etc)

28-30 Oct - Fib Centre, Fremantle

You are invited for a weekend away from the hustle! The idea is simple. To set intentional time for your songwriting, to rest, reflect and meet some new people. Set down your responsibilities for the weekend, and focus on creating some space, writing some words and reflecting. To REIGNITE!

Speakers Rose Parker is a prolific and magical songwriter weaving words and images to blanket your soul, with a voice that moves from folk whisperer to gospel belter. Formally one half of the Velvet Janes, she has toured from Sydney to San Francisco, played many international festivals as well as writing, releasing and producing three eps and three albums. Rose’s songwriting session at the retreat will explore inspiration sources, creative output and flow, song structure, finding the hook, the importance of editing, and ways to deal with writer's block. You will also get a chance to write one-on-one will Rose!

Delilah Rose is Songwriter. Mama. Gatherer. Optimist. Listener. Storyteller. Writing songs and processing the world around her through songwriting since 1999, she's loves bringing people together and creating warm, inviting spaces for you to hone your craft. She’s previously won Best Group at the WA Country Music Awards, nominated for Best Country Act (WAM Awards) and is described as “a great storyteller” by Triple J’s Nkechi Anele. She has played Miri Country Music Festival (Malaysia), supported Troy Cassar-Daley in Darwin, NT plus played Boyup Brook Country Music Festival, Fringe World Festival, WAMFest, York Festival and Nannup Music Festival. She has just finished her debut album Moxie, due out Sept 2022.

Guest Speakers: announced soon...

"Get away, write a song and meet some good people. A songwriting retreat where like-minded souls gather, and quietness, time and collaboration quench your tired creative mind. We started as strangers and after two days were allies, a songwriting sisterhood. Together we unfurled in the small Australian country town of New Norcia. The combination of a simple schedule, humble Spanish architecture and space made it possible for me to work on music and for music to work on me. Delilah created a balanced retreat that was open, welcoming and challenging. A memorable weekend that was fun and reflective and edged me closer in the direction of creative growth. This retreat is a winner in my books, just say’n." - Love Polanski

Program cost: $350 Early Bird (capped) or $400 Full price. Space is limited!

Here's what you are getting: > A weekend away to rest, reflect, recharge and work on your songs > An opportunity to get intentional about your songwriting and push yourself creatively > All teaching sessions > Grazing platter and wine/beer Friday evening > Lunch provided on Sat and Sun > The opportunity to meet and write other folks in your field   > Everything is optional! You have the freedom to participate as much or as little as you like   > Yes please bring your instrument but please keep in mind this is a space for others to rest and retreat. Acoustic guitars and instruments with headphones are appreciated.

This is a metro retreat. Accomodation is not included. Please source your own accom.

For more info please email australiansongwritingretreats@gmail.com