Regional Writers Groups
The Songwriters Association of Canada Regional Writers’ Group Program is designed to provide members and peers who live in all areas of the country with a network of fellow music creators. A RWG, hosted by local S.A.C. members, can give support, creative inspiration, education, and feedback to those members that may not have access to the in-person workshops we hold in major cities. It can also help any members who want to work with other creators in-depth and on a regular basis.
The program is also designed to keep members informed about issues and changes in the music industry while establishing unity among music creators everywhere. These groups are a great way to connect more intimately with fellow creatives and S.A.C. members in your community. The time is usually spent working on songwriting skills together and sometimes sharing a song or two.
A list of groups is arranged by region below and we encourage you to join their Facebook group to make contact with organizers.
Please note that due to COVID-19 restrictions, all in-person sessions are currently on hold.
Contact Information
Campbell River
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month at 7pm.
Location: Sybil Andrews Cottage, 2131 South Island Highway, Campbell River, BC V9W 1C2.
More info: Facebook Group
East Kootenay/ Fernie
Every last Saturday of the month starting at 7pm.
Location: Fernie Distillers, 531 1st Ave, Fernie BC V0B 1M0.
More info: Facebook Group
Winnipeg Music Project RWG
Every last Monday of the Month – 6pm-9pm.
Location: Forth Cafe Gallery, 171 McDermot Avenue R3B 0S1.
More info: Facebook group
Halifax
Flex Schedule: One Thursday each month from 7pm to 9:30pm.
More info: Facebook Group
Regina
Every 3rd Thursday of the month at 7pm.
Location: SaskMusic Offices, 1831 College Avenue 3rd Floor
More info: Facebook Group
Saskatoon
Every 1st Sunday of the month from 12pm to 3pm.
Location: Studio XII Music & Dance Co., #9 – 1025 Boychuk Drive
More info: Facebook Group
Guelph
First Monday of the month (September to June). 7pm-9pm.
Location: Online until further notice.
More info: Facebook Group
Hamilton
Every 2nd Tuesday, 7pm-10pm.
Location: Artword Artbar, Birchway Sound, 47 Grant Avenue, Hamilton ON L8N 2X4
More info: Facebook Group
Kitchener/Waterloo
Every 3rd Monday of the month – 7pm.
Location: RAWc Studio, 247 Dinison Cr., Kitchener, ON
More info: Facebook Group
Leamington/Windsor
Every 3rd Monday of the month, Time: 7:30-9:30pm.
Location: 109 Robson Rd. Common Room Leamington ON
More info: Facebook Group
London
Every 1st Tuesday of the month – 7pm.
Location: Landon Public Library, 16 Wortley Road, London ON
More info: Facebook Group
Ottawa
Every last Tuesday of the month – 6:30pm-10pm.
Location: Raven Street Studios, 1540 Raven Ave, Ottawa
More info: Facebook Group
St. Catharines
Every 3rd Wednesday of the month – 7pm to 10pm.
Location: Mony’s Gastro Pub, 547 Ontario Street, St. Catharines, ON
More info: Facebook Group
Toronto – Mid-town
2nd Wednesday of the month – 7pm.
Location: Free Times Cafe, 320 College Street
More info: Facebook Group