Masterclass with Holly Ebony - 27 January
As part of our Parents on the Mic Songwriting Series we have invited artists to share a Masterclasses to offer their unique style and insight into songwriting for parents interested in music and creativity. We have a few additional spaces open if you would like to join us for these special one off sessions. There are 3 to choose from, with 10% off if you attend all 3 (see below).
Guest Artist Holly Ebony:
MOTHER / CONTEMPORARY FOLK SINGER-SONGWRITER
Holly Ebony is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter, known for her profound lyricism and emotionally impactful voice, evocative of Sandy Denny, Tracy Chapman and Natalie Merchant rolled into one. A prolific songwriter, Holly's songs elicit strong emotional affinity in her folk audiences, fuelled by her deepest experiences and subjects she cares about, such as ecosystems & human belonging. Holly’s 2023 debut album 'Born For These Times' led to her supporting Jesca Hoop, Lady Nade & Nessi Gomes. Her single 'Follow Your Feet' is an anthemic fundraiser for Right to Roam featuring artwork by Sunday Times bestseller, Nick Hayes.
Since 2015 she has facilitated woodland singing groups for families, Wild Birds Singing and also created a body of nature inspired songs for group singing. In 2024 she was awarded the Exeter Phoenix Archive Project Commission to create works in response to rescued amateur film footage from the 1930s-1960s, as part of this project she led a M/Others on the Mic songwriting series where the group created lyrics in response to the archive. Out of this project, her second album explores themes of dementia, shifting baseline syndrome, family stories, colonialism and objectification. In 2025 she led the M/Others on the Mic songwriting programme alongside Eleanor Viola, and has headlined M/Others on the Mic in Barnstaple in 2023.
In this special Songwriting Masterclass Holly will tap into intuitive methods of teasing out creative expression. Through simple exercises and a step by step approach, we'll explore the lyricism and musicality already ingrained in your ideas and desire to craft song.
Image: Alex Toze
Accessible for Parents and Grandparents:
Children of any age are welcome with you. We will provide mats and toys to play with and plenty of space for a buggy. Children are welcome to be themselves. Please note you are responsible for your children at all times.
The masterclass is aimed at supporting parents creativity, confidence and community. It is designed to be accessible for parents to be fully included in art and cultural opportunities. You are welcome at any stage of parenting - from expecting a child to great grandparenthood. No prior music experience is needed, just an interest to learn.
Cost:
The course is supported by National Lottery Community Fund and supported by Exeter Library as part of M/Others on the Mic’s Creativity and Parenthood project. If cost is a barrier to taking part please contact me (Lizzy Humber) to request a PWYC or fully funded place. Limited Availability.
OFFER: 10 % if you book all 3 masterclasses. Use offer code ‘Master3’ at checkout
Please see terms here.
