Songwriters Workshop with Andy Smythe

When

Saturday 7 February 2026    
2:00pm - 5:00pm

Event Type


Following on from the success of Andy’s initial Sat afternoon songwriting workshop in the OLC Hall in November, by popular demand, we’ve invited him back for a follow up session.

If you didn’t manage to get to the previous worshops don’t worrry. These sessions have been designed with newcomers & beginners in mind as well seasoned songsmiths. So they’ll be something for everyone.

Andy will show you what he’s learned from writing 200 songs, recording 8 albums, having Mike Scott of The Waterboys just turn up at a gig after hearing his song ‘Whiskey Priest’ and much much more…. We will analyse song structure and harmony and collaborate attempting to write hit songs.

Bring yourself, pen’n’paper & perhaps a music stand.. If you play one, a musical instrument or maybe just your singing voice.

If you’ve got a couple of songs you’re working on & would like to share with the group, that would be great but it’s not compulsory.

Free entry to OLC and CAMRA members, with a £1 charge to others payable at the bar.

In addition there will be a voluntary CASH hat collection for Andy with a suggested minimum  contribution of £5

The OLC premises and CAMRA award-winning bar will be open from 12.30pm. The bar is card payment only.