SaskMusic x Regina Songwriters: Finding Your Creative Voice in a Changing Industry with Begonia
When
- January 25, 2026 - Showtime: 7:00pm
Where
Online
SaskMusic x Regina Songwriters Meetup: Finding Your Creative Voice in a Changing Industry with Begonia
Sunday, January 25, 7:00-8:30 pm SK Time
Online via Zoom. Register here.
Free to attend, and songwriters of all skill levels and styles welcome!
In this open discussion, Begonia will speak about her 20+ years in the industry and how she maintains her creative spark. The workshop will emphasize songwriting, covering topics such as cultivating your own original sound and voice, developing your artistic brand, collaborating with other writers and musicians, and maintaining a self-compassionate creative practice in an ever-changing industry. Expect stories from Begonia’s journey, from her early days to the making of her latest album, Fantasy Life.
This workshop is designed for songwriters at any stage of their career taking a peek “behind the curtain” with Begonia in an interactive setting. Please come with questions about the songwriting process, creative development, or any aspect of your musical path. Begonia is excited to share her insights and help you continue growing your own creative voice!
7:00-8:00 pm – Presentation
8:00 – 8:30 pm – Q & A
Please note: There will be no song share component at this event.
Begonia Bio:
Begonia is your best friend. She’s the whimsical fairy on your shoulder making you feel all at once comfortable to be yourself while simultaneously making you think wtf is this fairy doing here and what is she wearing. With a voice that compels you to feel everything deeper, she sings like she’s calling you into her world. Sure, on the surface it may simply look like a world overtaken by flowers, colour and lightness but go deeper and it’s also a world that doesn’t shy away from the dark. It’s a world that invites you to be exactly who you are without shame. Her voice is like a delicate sandpaper with iridescent grit. Her lyrics will make you laugh and cry all within the span of a single phrase. A charm and presence that evokes some of the greatest entertainers of the past but no matter the size of the stage you always feel like you are hearing a secret that is especially for you. Begonia has many stories to tell, many iterations of life to walk you through, and she takes her fans on the journey with a stumbling grace and an uncanny wit. A true sight to behold, sometimes clunky but always beautifully and refreshingly entertaining. Begonia crafts some of the most honest pop music out there. With ‘Fantasy Life’, she's simply at the top of her game. There’s more risk, more complex vocals, more pop diva mania, more feeling, more truth, and more fantasy.
Begonia, the stage name of Winnipeg entertainer Alexa Dirks, who launched her solo career in 2017 with the EP "Lady in Mind," featuring the #1 CBC Radio single "Juniper." Her critically acclaimed full-length albums "Fear" (2019) and "Powder Blue" (2023) have earned her two JUNO Award nominations and two Polaris Music Prize nominations. Begonia followed up with a three song EP, “Open Swim” (2024) which received remarkable response across streaming platforms and radio. Recognized by NPR as an "Artist You Need to Know," Begonia is celebrated by her core fans for her powerful live performances, which Noisey describes as “obliterating the misery from this world one live performance at a time." Her captivating stage presence has opened doors for her to perform at clubs, theatres, and festivals globally, connecting with audiences worldwide. Her newest full-length release “Fantasy Life” makes its debut October 2025, via Birthday Cake Records.
REGINA SONGWRITERS GROUP
The Regina Songwriters Group exists to develop the craft of songwriting and provide a peer network of songwriters, lyricists, composers and beatmakers. Meetings are generally held once a month with additional songwriting exercises, resources and information shared on socials.
