Shut Up & Cut Up Dada Workshop

So you want to be a writer? Quit your daydreaming (but maybe keep your day job) and join us for our Shut Up & Cut Up Dada Workshop.

Dada is more than just collage. This anti-establishment rejection of traditional art and society spawned an approach to writing that’s reverberated through the music world. Whether you’re writing lyrics, poetry or fiction, it will liberate your creative process with randomness and ambiguity.

In this workshop, we’ll guide you through the cut-up techniques used by just about anyone from William S. Burroughs to David Bowie, Kurt Cobain, and Thom Yorke. Armed with half a stationery shop, we’ll share with you our own dada-inspired methods, and collaborate with absurdly amusing results.

Unshackle yourself from structure. Find meaning in the madness. Release your inner artist and get sticky fingers from glue sticks. Then, maybe, quit your day job.

Please note

  • No experience needed
  • Lyricists, poets and storytellers are all welcome
  • All workshop materials provided
  • Free tap water available from the bar (other refreshments can be purchased)
  • As Kong's is a bar, there may be some light background noise
  • But don’t worry, there’ll be no singing in this workshop... unless a song we like comes on the radio

Want to see what our previous guests made? Check out our Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bristolnoiseworkshops/

Want to meet fellow local songwriters, join our Meetup group: https://www.meetup.com/bristol-songwriters-group/

To book us for private events, team-buildings, or birthday parties at a time that suits you, please email us at bristolnoiseworkshops@gmail.com

Age restrictions: 18+

Adult £20
Student £15
Ticket for Two £36

What people are saying

★★★★
Amani Mir
Aug 2026

The people who ran this were lovely and very informative. Just wish it had been longer :)

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★★★★★
Ege Imren
May 2026

Thank you to all the instructors for your kindness, dedication, and passion throughout the event....

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Owen Farr
Oct 2025

A brilliant workshop led by the lovely Kali and Josh, lots of creative tasks to help with not jus...

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★★★★★
Jakki Weaden
Oct 2025

Fun taster into song writing and useful activities to get ideas for lyrics. Really lovely hosts...

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How to get there

Facilities

  • Toilets
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • WiFi
  • Refreshments available

On the day

Timing:

The workshop starts at 6:30pm. Please arrive at Kong's 10 minutes before. You'll find us inside Kong's, in the top corner by the door that opens onto King Street.

Transport:

Although there is no parking at Kong's, there is nearby pay and display street parking available at Queen Square, and multi-storey carparks near Cabot Circus.

Kong's is approximately 5 minutes' walk from the Harbourside bus stops, and approximately 20 minutes' walk from Temple Meads train station.

Changes happen, don't worry

How to change dates
Change of plans? You can easily rebook the next available slot up to 2 days before your experience.
How to get a refund
Can't make it? We understand things happen! You can cancel and get a full refund up to 2 days before your experience.
Please note that this refund policy does not apply to gift bookings. You may reschedule your gift if outside the time period stated above. Please note that Yuup gift cards are valid for redemption for 12 months, and if not redeemed by this date, you will get a Yuup credit added to your Yuup account equivalent to the unspent value of the Yuup gift card less a Yuup administration fee of 20%.

You'll be hosted by

Bristol Noise Workshops

At Bristol Noise Workshops, we believe the environment is the silent co-writer of every great song. We run immersive songwriting workshops in hand-picked, inspiring venues, sharing proven techniques and our own creative twists.

Josh

Josh is one half of the band Мекица (‘meh-keet-sah’). He’s a Bristol-based audio engineer, musician, teacher, and shoes-wearer, with a degree in Songwriting & Music Production.

Kali

Kali quit her day job. Now she’s co-running these workshops to pay the rent. She wore shoes throughout her undergrad music studies, and wore a slightly fancier pair when she graduated from her Master’s in Popular Music Practice (Composition). She performed at Wembley Arena (the smaller one) and recorded vocals for National Geographic’s ‘Queens’ whilst wearing shoes. Kali observes the ‘no shoes indoors’ policy at home. Hopefully, she’ll wear shoes during the workshops.

Any questions?

Ask your question directly to Bristol Noise Workshops.