Heaps Decent: Feeling to Song with Betty

Part of Randwick City Council's Town Hall Takeover.

Heaps Decent will transform Randwick Town Hall into a vibrant creative hub through a free week-long youth program spanning music, digital media and multidisciplinary arts. Evening workshops will invite the wider community to create alongside artists, culminating in a public showcase celebrating the original work and talent developed throughout the week.

About this workshop

From Feeling to Song is a practical songwriting masterclass led by Sydney R&B artist Betty.

Drawing on her smooth, emotionally driven songwriting style, Betty will guide participants through the process of turning feelings, memories and everyday observations into original songs. The workshop will explore lyric writing, melody, hooks, song structure and the relationship between personal storytelling and musical identity.

Participants will take part in guided creative exercises and begin developing an original song, either individually or in collaboration with others. The session is suitable for aspiring musicians, poets, performers and anyone curious about expressing themselves through music. There is no expectation to sing or perform, and no previous songwriting experience is required.

Since 2021, Betty has toured internationally and across Australia, headlining Oxford Arts Factory, The Lansdowne and The Vanguard and is currently supporting Tim Finn on his national tour.

Heaps Decent Creative Hub Town Hall Takeover also features the following workshops and events

Un-Logoed: Rework Your Wardrobe with Rose Ashton - Tuesday 29 September, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Igniting Stages, DJing and Electronic Performance with Djanaba - Wednesday 30 September,  5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Wear Your Art with Lachlan Hazelton -  Thursday 1 October,  5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Hip, Hop, Paint, Pop with Rose Ashton -  Friday 2 October,  5:30 pm to 7:30 pm

Behind the Music: Creative Careers and Pathways - Saturday 3 October,  10:00 am to 11:30 am

Take Over: Community Showcase - Saturday 3 October,  3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

About Heaps Decent

Heaps Decent’s Town Hall Takeover will be delivered by a multidisciplinary team of practising artists, facilitators and program leaders working across music, songwriting, DJing, performance, poetry, digital design, visual art, streetwear and community engagement.

All workshops will be led by artists actively working in their fields, combining professional creative practice with strong facilitation experience. Their industry knowledge and confidence help participants engage with new ideas, creative processes and pathways.

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Access

Randwick Town Hall is located on the ground floor at 90 Avoca Street, Randwick.

The main entrance is via double doors located on Frances Street. From this entrance there are 8 steps with handrails to reach the hall.

There is a wheelchair accessible entry via the carpark on Avoca Street. There is an accessible car park located on Frances Street.

If you would like a Council staff member to reach out to you and discuss your access requirements, please select the checkbox on ticketing registration.

Town Hall Takeover takes place on the land of the Gadigal and Bidjigal people. We pay respect to Elders past and present, recognising their strength, wisdom and creativity.