FAQs

Workshops & Sessions:

Listen & learn from the pros in the music industry. We will have panel sessions, industry sessions with plenty of opportunity to ask questions, meet new people & have fun! 

Date with a Demo:

Your song will be selected at random and our panel will provide you with feedback. Even if you do not have a song to submit, the conversation around the songs are invaluable for all delegates. This session will be held at Peace River Brewing in Peace River.

THINGS TO REMEMBER for FRIDAY:

Date with a Demo song – register it at check-in with 6 copies of lyrics.

Ask lots of questions, even if you think they are silly, someone else is thinking it too!

Meet your fellow SongRisers and sit with someone new at supper.

Have fun!

Yes! The cost for registration on Friday alone is $185.

Workshops & Sessions:

We will start the day at the historic Athabasca Hall to chat about what songwriting etiquette means for you and your co-writers. Then you will be grouped into 3 or 4 and have the day to write your song. You will be given topics and/or title to choose from to help you get started. Our mentors will circulate to each group to guide and inspire you. A buffet lunch will be available at noon and groups will break as they wish. Once you are finished your song, you will record it and then have a run through on the stage . We will not sound check, but you will get a chance to rehearse on stage!

Concert:

You get to perform the song you wrote with your group! It is a magical songwriters showcase experience that will amaze you and your fans! Then we give the stage to the Local Legends and the Pros.

THINGS TO REMEMBER for SATURDAY:

Be on time Saturday morning!

Bring paper, pencils, instruments, and an open mind.

Relax and go with the flow ☺

Invite your fans to the concert!

Have fun!

No. To attend the Saturday writing sessions and participate in the concert, you must also attend Friday.

Costs:

Friday & Saturday $300

*returning delegates $250 - discount code will be emailed to you

Guardian Price $85

Friday ONLY $185

What’s Included:

(according to what days you register for)

Lunch & Dinner on Friday

Coffee and muffins Saturday a.m.

Lunch on Saturday

Please note: Registrants who are 14 to 17 years of age must have a guardian to register for the additional cost of $85, which also includes all of the Friday sessions and a concert ticket. Guardians are welcome to sessions on Friday, but Saturday afternoon sessions are for songwriters only, and this would be a great time to check out some of what Peace River has to offer!

NOT Included:

Dinner on Saturday is on your own.

Extra Concert ticket for your fans

Yes! But if you are between the ages of 14-17 you MUST also be accompanied by a Guardian at an extra cost.

No! We will be sure to team you up with people who do. 

Of course! That’s what this conference is here for!

Peace Valley Inns is the Official Host Hotel of SongRise! Located downtown Peace River and close to our venues. A discount rate will be offered when you register, watch for details coming soon!

Quality Inn is also downtown. Chateau Nova, Western Budget, Holiday Inn and more are all on the West Hill and NOT within walking distance to the venues.