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Take a deep dive into the lyric form with our current writer-in-residence Chris Hoban. Prolific songwriter and composer Chris will guide you through techniques to think about how you can explore the initial idea of a song, start assembling lyrics and set these words to music.
Chris Hobanis a writer, musician (songwriter/composer), performer & lyricist who has worked extensively in the UK and abroad. Earlier this year, he was awarded a Cultural Fellowship at the University of Exeter, writing songs inspired by early modern wills.
A singer who plays guitar, piano, piano accordion, cello, mandocello and guitar, he has performed and worked alongside many artists from a number of musical fields, including Billy Bragg, Jarvis Cocker (Pulp), KT Tunstall, Jerry Dammers (The Specials), Kate Rusby, Chris Difford (Squeeze), Steve Knightley, Phil Beer, Miranda Sykes and Jim Causley.
Chris has written regularly and performed occasionally with the Devonian folk roots band Show of Hands, adding songs such as Hallows Eve, The Old Lych Way, Katrina and The Padre to their repertoire. Most recently, he co-wrote the RNLI bicentennial 2024 Christmas single Pull Away with James Studholme of Police Dog Hogan; he is also a highly regarded choral composer and arranger for amateur, community and professional choirs.
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| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| Standard | £15.00 |
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
| Introduction to Songwriting with Writer-in-Residence Chris Hoban (26 Nov 2025) | ||
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| Wednesday | 18:00 | |
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