Announcing the Inaugural Songwriters Residency

The professional songwriters taking part in the Songwriter Residency at Yangaro Retreat in Funnel Bay will be hosted by award-winning singer/songwriter Karen Jacobsen and educator and founder of I Heart Songwriting Club, Francesca de Valence. Some of Queensland’s and Australia’s most talented songwriters will make up the mentoring team for the Songwriter Residency, whilst also exploring creative collaborations in this unique, retreat-like experience.

On Saturday 24th of September 2022, the Whitsundays Arts Festival are offering a one-day emerging songwriter workshop to up to 32 aspiring songwriters, with the opportunity to be mentored by this professional songwriter team. There will be a public performance by the emerging songwriters on that Saturday under the teepee at Yangaro Retreat. Then on Sunday 25 September, get excited for a brilliant concert of new songs written during the residency by our professional songwriter faculty.

Stay tuned for more details, and the opportunity to be mentored by some of Australia’s foremost artists.