Shut Up & Cut Up

So you want to be a lyricist? Quit your daydreaming (but maybe keep your day job) and join us for Shut Up & Cut Up!

Hosted by local musicians Kali and Josh, from Bristol Noise Workshops, we’ll teach you creative methods to generate ideas, help you craft narratives and characters, and write collaboratively in a fun, friendly setting. We can help you get started on your lyric writing journey, or challenge your current approach.

This workshop is an introduction to new techniques that play with language and the writing process. Together, we’ll share ideas, explore the techniques your favourite lyricists have used, and explore approaches you’ve never thought of.

Afterwards, there’ll be time to hangout in our fantastic host venue, Kongs of King Street. There’s arcade games, table tennis, and drinks purchasable from the bar. Feel free to stick around and talk with fellow musicians and writers, or play a few games.

Please note

  • The workshop starts at 6:30pm. Please arrive 10 minutes before

  • No experience needed. Suitable for beginners and beyond, lyricists, poets and storytellers (and don’t worry if singing isn’t your thing)

  • All workshop materials provided

  • Free tap water available from the bar (other refreshments can be purchased)

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

Photos from Kali’s workshop at the CHORUS Songwriting Retreat 2024

Age restrictions: 18+

Adult £15
Student £10
Concession (If £15 feels like too much for you right now, that’s okay—we want this workshop to be as accessible as possible) £10

What people are saying

★★★★★
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 Kongs 10 minutes before. You’ll find us straight through the door as you enter from King Street.

Transport:

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

Kongs 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

Join local songwriters Kali and Josh for a fun, relaxed workshop where you'll explore the craft of lyric writing in a welcoming and collaborative space.

Josh

I host songwriting and lyricism workshops

Kali

I host songwriting and lyricism workshops

Any questions?

Ask your question directly to Bristol Noise Workshops.