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Midnight Sun Songwriters’ Retreat

Dates
Sep 5–11, 2027
6 nights
Departs from
Southampton
Returns to Greenock, Scotland

About

Midnight Sun is a songwriting retreat for people who have been meaning to finish that song. Morning workshops, afternoon co-writes and an evening concert where everyone plays something new.

The ship is small and the light lasts until nearly midnight. Come to write, or come to listen.

Itinerary

  1. Day 1 · Sun, Sep 5 Embark

    Southampton, England

    Depart 5:00 pm

    Board and meet your writing group.

  2. Day 2 · Mon, Sep 6

    St Peter Port, Guernsey

    Arrive 8:00 am Depart 5:00 pm

    A pocket-sized harbour town.

  3. Day 3 · Tue, Sep 7

    At sea

    A day for writing.

  4. Day 4 · Wed, Sep 8

    Cobh, Ireland

    Arrive 8:00 am Depart 5:00 pm

    Colourful houses and a very good music pub.

  5. Day 5 · Thu, Sep 9

    Dublin, Ireland

    Arrive 7:00 am Depart 6:00 pm

    Literary city, so you will feel at home.

  6. Day 6 · Fri, Sep 10

    Firth of Clyde

    Islands, hills and long evening light.

  7. Day 7 · Sat, Sep 11 Disembark

    Greenock, Scotland

    Arrive 7:00 am

    Disembark and head for Glasgow.

What’s included

  • Workshops and co-writes
  • Concerts
  • All meals
  • Recording corner

Not Included

  • Your cabin (booked separately)
  • Flights home from Glasgow
  • Instruments (bring your own)

Questions, answered

Do I need to play an instrument?

No. Lyricists, listeners and complete beginners are welcome.

Can I bring my guitar?

Of course. There is a locked instrument room on board.

How many people is it?

About 80, so you will know everyone by day two.

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Tickets

  • Writer’s Berth

    Workshops, co-writes and the showcase.

    $1,950

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  • Listener

    Concerts, meals and everything except the workshops.

    $1,450

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Cabin booking

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Book your cabin

Book by Mar 9, 2027 132 days left

  • Oceanview

    from $1,890 per person

    A window for the long light.

  • Balcony

    from $2,490 per person

    Your own patch of midnight sun.

  • Suite

    from $3,690 per cabin

    A desk, a sofa and room for the guitar.

Your event ticket gets you into everything on the program. Your cabin is booked separately, so book it first and the ticket second. Use the booking link and quote Midnight Sun.

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