Free songwriting workshops with James Church
Develop an original song and have the opportunity to perform it for a live audience at Numeralla Folk Festival on Sunday 24 January 2027.
From the Page to the Stage is a free workshop series for aspiring songwriters, hosted by singer-songwriter James Church and sponsored by Numeralla Folk Festival. Beginning with songwriting basics, the series takes participants through drafting, feedback, refinement and preparation for a festival performance.
Venue: Numeralla Hall, 58 McLean Street, Numeralla, approximately 15 minutes from Cooma.
Cost: The whole series is free. Buffet lunch is provided at the first workshop.
Bookings and application forms: Email numerallafolkfestival@gmail.com.
Workshop program
Saturday 28 November 2026
Elements of Songwriting | 9am to midday
Explore song structure, metre and rhyme, and strategies for creating tunes and lyrics. Participants will consider where songs come from and what makes a great song.
Buffet lunch | Midday to 12.45pm
Lunch is provided.
Collaborative Songwriting | 12.45pm to 3.45pm
Work solo or with others to brainstorm ideas and draft a song with guidance from James Church. The afternoon concludes with a sneak peek performance of the songs in progress.
Follow-up workshop
Elements of Songwriting | Date and time to be announced
After polishing their work at home, participants will perform their first-draft songs and receive constructive feedback from fellow participants and tutors.
Participants will workshop their songs and develop a plan for refining their work and preparing for performance.
Sunday 17 January 2027
Review and Refine | 1pm to 3pm
Meet at Numeralla Hall to rehearse your song on stage, with mentoring in stage presentation.
Sunday 24 January 2027
Rehearsal | 5pm to 6pm
A sound check and run-through of each song at Numeralla Hall.
Festival supper concert | 7pm to 9pm
Bring your song from the page to the stage and perform for a live audience at the Numeralla Folk Festival supper concert.
Bookings and enquiries
For bookings, further information or an application form, email numerallafolkfestival@gmail.com.
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