Now in its 10th year, The Songwriting Prize, presented by the award-winning mental health music charity Listen Up Music, is more than just a competition. It's a vibrant community where songwriters can share their personal stories through music, all while showcasing some of Australia's finest songwriting talent to delighted audiences.
Each year, songwriters are invited to submit original works based on a specific theme. This year, we're exploring "Growth," a theme that promises to inspire powerful and introspective musical narratives.
Your Grand Final line up is: Whiskey Jack (Perth SF Winner), North and Elsewhere (Newcastle SF Winner), Jade Steg (Sydney SF Winner), Amber Farnan (Brisbane SF Winner), Sarah Hamze (Brisbane SF Winner) and six more to come.
A live panel of esteemed industry judges will provide valuable feedback on each performance. The overall winner, runner up, and third placed entrant, will share in a prize pool of over $45,000.
With Semi Final events having taken place in Adelaide, Brisbane, Cairns, Canberra, Darwin, Gold Coast, Hobart, Melbourne, Newcastle, Perth, and Sydney, join us to experience an unforgettable evening of live performances featuring the best songs from across the country.
You'll not only hear incredible music, but also the personal stories that inspired each piece. The minds in music matter.