Carl Barât of The Libertines and Kyle Falconer of The View have shared details of a new “songwriting getaway” course, set to take place in Spain later this year.The two shared news of the new course on social media, posting the poster for a Songwriting Getaway hosted by the team at La Sierra Casa – a luxury songwriting camp based in Spain.Set to take place later this year, the 2024 edition is described as an “intensive writing and songwriting course”, presented by the View frontman and featuring Barât as “a very special guest”.
It will run between September 8 and September 15.The update on social media also informed anyone wanting to apply for the course to apply via La Sierra Casa’s website.“At La Sierra songwriting camp we are the number one stop for all things songwriting, dive in head first and gain confidence in writing from industry experts, work one on one with successful established artists whether this is your first rodeo or you want to shake off your writer’s block, La Sierra is the place for you,” reads a description of the course on the site.It also says that those who attend will come away with between three and four songs, and will “have the chance to pitch to major publishers (Downtown Music).”A post shared by Carl Barât (@carlbarat78)It is set to see appearances from “a vast range of high-end industry experts” too, who will be there to “share their tips from recording, to promotion/management.”As for the location, La Sierra Casa describes itself as “an authentic cave house nestled amongst the golden hillsides of Southeast Spain in the quiet town of El Xinorlet”.Alongside being a special guest for the songwriting course, Barât is set to be performing live with The Libertines later this year, in support of.
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