The Songwriting Society Retreat at the Audio Barn

date
11th October 2026
Time
10am-7pm
Location
Winchester Audio Barn


A day to remember for songwriters...

Step into a boutique recording studio steeped in musical heritage and creative inspiration in the heart of Hampshire

Work alongside respected industry professionals, write and record new music with fresh collaborators, and experience the magic of creating songs surrounded by world-class equipment and decades of musical heritage

Leave with new songs, new creative connections, renewed inspiration, and memories that will stay with you long after the final playback session. Every song, collaboration and creative moment will be unique to the people in the room

This is more than a workshop; it's an opportunity to immerse yourself in the creative process, build lasting connections, and become part of a unique musical experience in a world-class studio setting

Participants will have access to prized equipment such as keyboards actually played by the music legends themselves; The Doors, Amy Winehouse and Dire Straits, plus audio processing kit from Sun Studios used by Elvis, Johhny Cash and more!

Early booking is strongly recommended!

Your hosts and organisers are - Paul Rutter (Sony Published songwriter for Paul Young/Chaka Khan, senior lecturer and music educator) and Sarah Rose Shawcross (Sync artist & songwriter - Netflix, BET, Sky and music educator). World renowned engineer and studio manager - Stuart Bruce (Peter Gabriel, Van Morrison, Duran Duran and 100s more)

Ticket includes songwriting collaboration in world class boutique studio, studio tour/guidance songwriting briefs, networking opportunities, light buffet lunch, listening session

Places strictly limited to 20 participants

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