The Darebin Songwriters‘ Guild welcomes people with a song in their hearts or a tune in their heads. It‘s an opportunity for songwriters to get together to learn from and encourage each other, to listen and be listened to. It‘s nurturing but unprecious, great for inspiration and networking. Lyricists meet tunesmiths, singers meet writers, guitarists meet pianists… the possibilities are endless.
This is the website of the Darebin Songwriters’ Guild. You can also check out our Facebook page, email us at info@darebinsongwritersguild.org and/or join our mailing list:
The Darebin Songwriters' Guild is supported by Community Grants funding from the City of Darebin.Got a gig? Give us the details so we can promote it in our ebulletin
Upcoming events
October Session
DATE TBC @ 3:30 pm
Bar 303 (303 High St Northcote)
SUMMER SESSION this February
We are currently in the process of finalising dates for our 2024 sessions. Expect one every two months on a Saturday afternoon. To keep in the loop, sign up to our email list!
At the Guild, we're all about participation and supporting local artists. You can show your support by coming along, bringing some friends and also by sharing our Facebook event to help spread the word about our community of musicians. All are welcome.
Nothing beats sharing the experience of a live performance - hope to see you there!
Songwriting workshops
At our songwriting workshops, people take turns playing a song to each other and get feedback, comments, suggestions, and so on. It’s great for improving your songs and learning to think about them in different ways.
Every month we have workshops on a Monday night (in person in Thornbury) and a Wednesday night (online over Zoom). Use the booking form below to register for the next ones.
Regular events
Sessions
Members of the Guild take turns playing three-song sets of their original material. Sessions happen bimonthly on Saturday afternoons at Bar 303 (303 High St, Northcote), from 3:30 to 6:30 pm. Email sessions@darebinsongwritersguild.org to book a spot.
Remaining sessions for this year are:
- to
- be
- confirmed
Workshops
Participants take turns playing a song to each other and get feedback, comments, suggestions, etc. great for when you're working on a new song and are a bit stuck with it or not sure about it. Workshops happen monthly on Monday evenings (usually but not always the third Monday of each month except January) at the Thornbury Local and Wednesday the same or the following week online, from 7:30 to 10 pm. Places are limited. Email workshops@darebinsongwritersguild.org with any questions or to find out about upcoming dates.
Got a gig? Give us the details so we can promote it in our ebulletin