introducing The line up of 2026 Autumn songwriter tutors 

kevin bennett - kelly cork -  Ashleigh Dallas - luke o'shea - felicity urquhart & special guest
tHE DAG SHEEP STATION IS PROUD TO PRESENT THE 2026 Autumn SONGWRITERS RETREAT

The Spring Songwriters Retreat has been designed to give established artists a place to meet and grow creatively. Whether you are looking to improve your songwriting, performance skills, creative flow or market presence, this retreat is for you.

Our program allows artists to intimately work with prominent songwriters, and well known established artists and musicians. 

 Anyone who wants to further express their talents and hone their skills, will greatly benefit from attending this amazing event. *Previous Retreat attendees are encouraged to register for this amazing Retreat, to further their networking, craft of songwriting and Master Classes by Tutors.

 REGISTRATIONS OPEN 9th February -  Limited spots available - Click Here To Register

*Private Accommodation may give preference to NEW Applicants. **Previous Applicants are encouraged to Register. 

The DAG would like to thank all the previous tutors that have helped during this amazing, musical journey. Your passion and love for songwriting has inspired so many:-

2013 - 2025 Tutors include: Kevin Bennett, Lyn Bowtell, Brad Butcher, Karl Broadie, Kelly Brouhaha, Lachlan Bryan, Allan Caswell, Bill Chambers, Aly Cook  (NZ), Roger Corbett, Kelly Cork, Ashleigh Dallas, Jeremy Edwards, Allison Forbes, Jeff Gibson, Amber Lawrence, Jen Mize, Shane Nicholson, Luke O'Shea, Aleyce Simmonds, Tamara Stewart, Felicity Urquhart & Gretta Ziller. 


2026 Autumn RETREAT COSTS

*$1150  - Full Retreat (shared accommodation)  **Available**Filling Fast**

**$1350  - Full Retreat (private accommodation) **Unavailable**SOLD OUT**Wait list only**                                                                                  

**Limited Private Accommodation Available 

A deposit of $500 or Full Payment will be required by successful applicants once application is approved and details of final balance of payment will be provided.

***Please note cancellations made from 1st April may loose deposit unless a replacement attendee can be found, The DAG will try it's best to find a replacement** 

 


THE FULL RETREAT INCLUDES

Accommodation x 4 nights, (linen included) - Thursday 21st May until Monday 25th May (Starts Thursday, Check in between 2pm - 4 pm, Concludes Monday 10am)

All meals | Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Morning and Afternoon teas.

Workshops, breakout sessions, collaboration time, one on one tuition, performance opportunities and a chance to learn and engage Music, Songwriting and Tuition from a selected few current top professional Singer/Songwriters from Australia.

A chance to be a part of a select group of Singer/Songwriter's aspiring to develop their craft to move to the next level, surrounded by supportive peers, Country Music Professionals and the opportunity to network and to continually be a part of this great event.

 

 


THE DAG WELCOMES THE 2026 Autumn SONGWRITER TUTORs 

kevin bennett - kelly cork - ashleigh dallas - luke o'shea - felicity urquhart & special guest

 

Kevin Bennett 2017 Tutor2

 

 

Kelly Cork3
Ashleigh DallasLuke OShea 2022

 Felicity Urqhart4

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