ABC are playing the Rotherham’s Women’s institute, Richard Hawley’s putting up shelves, Joe Cocker’s off surfing and the Arctic Monkeys are washing their hair...
However if you want to catch some of Sheffield’s other great artists, they will all be down at the Showroom from Friday 9th – 11th March at The Sheffield Adventure Film Festival.
Full line up is here:
http://www.shaff.co.uk/other-stuff/live-music/
and this year we have a Song writing workshop for the first time!
http://www.shaff.co.uk/other-stuff/live-music/shaff-songwriting-workshop/
What is it?
The songwriting workshop is an event to bring together people with an interest in songwriting in an informal way and in a supportive environment with a focus on helping you find other ways of gaining inspiration for lyric writing.
Who is running it?
Fiona Hughes. Fiona writes in the tradition of guitar based singer songwriters. Her songs are simple and from the heart. Her forthcoming album 'Everything I Am' includes collaborations with Iain Archer (Snow Patrol/Tired Pony) and Paul Statham (Dido) amongst others. Fiona also writes for other artists under the banner 'The Avantia Project' and is currently completing an eighty song multi genre, multi media project for release 2012. She has studied Music Production, including scoring for film, at ATM studios in Bristol and has an MA in Songwriting from BathSpa University. Fiona will be running a songwriting workshop 10th/11th March in association with SHAFF. Spaces are limited so book now. For more detail click here. Samples of Fiona's music can be found at
www.myspace.com/fionahughes
Who is it for?
Anyone who is interested in song writing and particularly in developing their lyric writing
I've never written a song before, does that matter?
Not at all.
How much does it cost?
The workshop is free, you will need to pay to see the films. See ticket prices.
What do I need to bring?
Pen and paper for writing down all those inspired thoughts.
Do I need to bring an instrument?
You can if you like. The focus is on lyric development so it's not absolutely necessary. You don't need to be able to play an instrument to attend.
Where is it?
We will meet at the Rutland Arms pub, www.rutlandarmspeople.co.uk which is just down the road from SHAFF at 13.00 on Saturday 10th and then again at the same time, same place on the Sunday.
Format*
Saturday
13.00 -14.00 Introductory discussion on the basics of songwriting and the ways of gaining inspiration. Issuing of 'Inspiration Toolkit'
14.00 Make our way to SHAFF and watch some of the amazing films available to put our 'Inspiration Toolkit' to work.
17.00 Regroup and compare notes.
17.30 Finish and either go home to work on our songs or stay around to gain more inspiration/work on songs/watch more films/support the live acts.
Sunday
13.00 - 14.00 Playback and feedback.
14.30 - 15.30 Songwriters will be paired up to collaborate.
15.30 - Return to SHAFF for more film and live music.
How Can I Sign Up?
Drop us an email.
*Format and timings may vary depending on the needs of the group.
Please come along and show your support, bring an instrument, play and jam, sing if you want to, you never know we may find another Jarvis…
…or Tony Christie…
Cheers
Si
Watch the trailer at:
www.shaff.co.uk
