About this Event
Ever had an idea for a song but didn’t know where to start?
Join Ash and Ellis at Sabi Sounds for an evening of songwriting, creativity and exploration. Together, you’ll work through prompts and exercises designed to help you develop ideas, play with words and start shaping them into a song.
Whether you already write songs or have never written one before, this is a space to experiment, share ideas and see where the writing takes you.
What to Expect
🎶 Guided songwriting exercises
✍️ Prompts to help develop lyrics and ideas
💭 Time to experiment with your own writing
🤝 A relaxed space to create alongside others
☕ $10 cafe credit included with your ticket
No previous songwriting experience needed — just bring your ideas and an open mind.
Event Details
📅 Wednesday, 21 October
🕰 7–9PM
📍 Sabi Sounds, Hawthorn
🎟 $35pp — includes $10 cafe credit
🎤 Hosted by Ash & Ellis
For music, creativity & good company.
ABOUT THE HOST
Hi! My name is Ash and I am a lawyer by day and poet/writer by night.
I’ve been writing poetry for as long as I can remember, and started sharing my work on Instagram a couple of years ago under the handle @selahpoetry_. Now I share spoken word videos on Tik Tok too.
My poems are inspired by the everyday, by my emotions, faith, friends, and strangers too. You might find me writing poems for strangers on the street one day with my newly-acquired typewriter.
I’ve hosted poetry workshops and open mic nights before, for beginners and more experienced poets. I am so excited to host this upcoming Poetry & Tea workshop at Sabi Sounds, to give you space and inspiration to write poetry.
Maybe your poems will go on to become journal entries or songs or a reminder of your creative self!
IG: selahpoetry_
ABOUT THE HOST
Hi, I'm Ellis. I love producing beats on Logic Pro and writing songs. I studied a Bachelor of Music Industry at Box Hill Institute, majoring in Music Production and Engineering, alongside a two-year songwriting elective. Music is my favorite hobby, and I'm a fan of all genres, from hip hop and reggae to jazz and classical. I play a bit of guitar, and I have a real passion for poetry and hip-hop-styled lyric writing. My lyric style is heavily influenced by my interests outside of music, especially politics, history, geography, and spirituality.
ABOUT SABI SOUNDS
Sabi Sounds Hawthorn is Melbourne’s first vinyl listening café and record lounge with private listening booths — a Tokyo–Seoul–inspired day-to-night space built around music, moods, and moments. From coffee by Ona and specialty matcha to fresh bakes, vinyl store and an audiophile Hifi system, Sabi is a place to slow down and tune in. Our community programs — from Run Club Sundays and Creative Mornings to intimate Vinyl Listening Parties — bring the community together through conversation and connection.
Located at 717 Glenferrie Rd. Hawthorn 3122.
Follow us on @sabisounds.au
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