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Three young people sitting at a table with a tablet in front of them. One is playing an acoustic guitar.

Children and Young People's Activities

Creative You Junior - Introduction to Songwriting

25 Feb 2026

10:00am

Part of Bright Lights: Youth Arts Festival 2026

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Quick summary

Price
Free
Audience type
Ages 8-10
Running time
5 hours
Venue
  • Arts Centre Washington

Additional information

Advanced sign-up is required.

Lunch is provided.

Creative You Junior is a project for young people ages 8-10 who live in Washington East and therefore places will be allocated on this basis.

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Event description

Join us over February half-term for a free day-long workshop with musicians Laura Taylor and Tony Brown as we spend the day exploring different songwriting elements!

From lyric and melody writing to recording and production skills, this workshop will introduce you to all of the skills involved in writing and producing a song. If you have an instrument, you are welcome to bring it along!

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Bright Lights Youth Arts Festival 2026

Saturday 21 February – Saturday 28 February

A celebration of creativity featuring free workshops and special events across the city for young people aged 11-19.

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Creative You Junior is supported by Sunderland City Council’s Washington Area Committee.