The Regional Sessions - Port Macquarie
Songwriter Workshops across Regional NSW
Connect with your songwriting peers and learn from leading Australian music creators. Limited $30 early bird until 23 Jan.
Connect. Create. Level Up
The Regional Sessions Port Macquarie: Wednesday 18 February at Glasshouse Port Macquarie
Ready to take your songs further? Join us this February for The Regional Sessions Port Macquarie— a one‑day, hands‑on songwriting event to learn from industry pros, co‑write in small groups, and build your local network. Whether you’re beginner, emerging or mid‑career, you’ll leave with practical tools, new collaborators and fresh inspiration.
Featuring mentors & speakers:
Anna Laverty, Loren Ryan, B WISE, Hylander and Wade Keighran
What’s included on the day:
- A keynote In Conversation with a leading creator
- Songwriter Speaks industry panel
- Small‑group songwriting workshops led by guest mentors
- Networking for beginner, emerging and mid‑career writers
- Post‑event live performances
Tickets:
$30 early bird available now until 23 January 2026. General admission $40 thereafter. Your ticket includes full catering, networking drinks and a merch bundle. Capacity is limited to 50 per location — don’t miss out.
Community note:
You don’t need to be an APRA AMCOS member to attend — bring a music‑making friend!
Presented by APRA AMCOS with support from Sound NSW.
Under 18s are able to attend this event, however you must attend with a parent or guardian. Please email us for more info so we can organise your ticket registration: [email protected]
If you require a carer or companion to attend with you, please email us so that we can organise their complimentary ticket: [email protected]
The Regional Sessions Port Macquarie
A one-day event in Port Macquarie offering keynote speakers, workshops, panel discussions and networking opportunities.
Who
Anna Laverty, Loren Ryan, B WISE, Hylander, Wade Keighran, APRA AMCOS, MusicNSW and you!
What
One-day songwriter workshops
Where
Glasshouse Port Macquarie
30-42 Clarence Street
Port Macquarie NSW 2444
When
Wednesday 18 February
Time
Please arrive between 9:30am - 10:00am for Registration + Morning Tea.
The sessions will commence at 10:00am and conclude at 5:00pm. We will then have networking, drinks/snacks and live performances 5:30pm - 7:00pm.
You can find a detailed schedule of the day's events below:
9:30am - 10:00am - Registration & Morning Tea
10:00am - 10:15am - Official Welcome
10:15am - 11:15am - ‘In Conversation’ Keynote
11:15am - 11:30am - Quick Break
11:30am - 12:30pm - Panel Discussion
12:30pm - 1:30pm - Lunch
1:30pm - 3:00pm - Workshop Sessions #1
3:00pm - 3:30pm - Afternoon Tea
3:30pm - 5:00pm - Workshop Sessions #2
Cost
Early bird tickets (until 23 January): $30
Tickets after 23 January: $40
Accessibility
Please visit the venue website for full accessibility information: https://www.glasshouse.org.au/About-Us/Accessibility-Services
