Expansion Sessions 2025

About the Sessions

Saffron’s Expansion Sessions return for 2025, offering in-person music tech workshops from August to September. These sessions are designed for women, trans, non-binary, and gender non-conforming individuals to broaden their creative skillsets, building on beginner foundations. Whether you’re a Saffron graduate or new to the community, join us to learn, experiment, and connect. All workshops take place in central Bristol.

If you’d like to attend but cannot afford a ticket, email hello@saffronmusic.co.uk for support.

Schedule

• 09 AUG: Drum Machines & Synthesisers

  Explore hardware-based music production in this practical session led by Yushh and Daisy Moon. Experiment with synthesisers and drum machines in the professional SLATE + ASH studio.

• 30 AUG: Art of the Radio Interview

  Join Medis and Milly On Air to uncover the secrets of a great radio interview. Learn how to create meaningful conversations between artists and listeners.

• 06 AUG: Introduction to Vinyl DJing

  Mix Nights Co-Creators Daisy Moon and Em Williams break down the basics of DJing with vinyl, including crate digging, handling records, and analogue mixing.

• 06 SEP: Vocal Production

  Producers Sarahsson and Leena Zhané share their approaches to vocal production, ideal for singers, songwriters, or producers looking to experiment with vocal layering.

With thanks to Audio Technica for supporting this series.