Press, KADN News 15: "Lafayette to host songwriter workshop, festival"
The first South Louisiana Songwriters Festival and Workshop (SOLO) will be happening May 22 to 27 in Lafayette.
The new event combines a workshop portion that will bring together established and aspiring songwriters in a retreat-style atmosphere for four days of mentoring, creating and collaborating as well as a performance portion in the form of a weekend festival.
The gathering is a collaboration between Lafayette’s CREATE initiative and the Buddy Holly Educational Foundation. Lafayette was chosen for its rich culture, relaxed nature and abundance of musical talent. This combination produces an atmosphere that inspires creativity.