Band Quote by Andy Wilkinson
“Years ago when I was in a cover band and we were playing dances, that was quite a different thing. You were there as part of an event. When you're a songwriter, you are the event. So it's a little bit of a different focus.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Musician discussion, 2015
The quote contrasts being a performer at an event with being a songwriter who creates the event itself, shifting focus from execution to creation.
In simple terms: Performers follow events; songwriters create them.
Key Takeaway
Embrace creation over mere participation.
Themes
creativity
identity
focus
performance
authorship
Mood
reflective
inspired
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- Band gigs
- songwriting sessions
- creative workshops
- career transitions
Key Concepts
Artistic agency
role reversal
self‑definition
Questions to Reflect On
- How does creating your own event change your sense of purpose?
- What risks come with shifting from performer to creator?
A Different Perspective
Creation can be isolating and lacks immediate audience feedback.
![“The idea of massive amounts of fame-having my face on Walgreens end-caps and pizza boxes-I don't fantasize about that. I'm happy with just being a songwriter. I'd rather have smaller numbers [of fans] that are really into what I'm doing than a massive amount of people that don't really know what…” quote by Kacey Musgraves](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/661/kacey-musgraves-8839_amount_the-idea-of-massive-amounts-of-fame-havi_305913.jpg)
![“Some things need to be a song. Some things need to be a play. Some things need to be a painting. Some things need to be-though I'd never be a choreographer-some things might ought to be a dance [laughs]. I've found that exploring an idea in different ways, it gives you different opportunities.” quote by Andy Wilkinson](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/724/andy-wilkinson-41009_choreographers_some-things-need-to-be-a-song-some-thing_2684398.jpg)
