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$70,000 to be won in 2019 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition
The 2019 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is now open, with first place $50,000 cash prize the biggest of any songwriting comp worldwide.
Songwriters from around the world are invited to enter the 2019 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition, to be in the running for a career-changing first-place cash prize of A$50,000, courtesy of APRA AMCOS, Alberts and BMG.
Runners up also receive cash awards, with second place receiving A$10,000 thanks to AMPAL (Australasian Music Publishers Association) and third place receiving A$5,000.
And back again is the 'Unpublished' category, which comes with A$5,000 cash for the winner. Grace Shaw - you probably know her as Mallrat - took home the inaugural honour in 2018 for her song Better.
Last year's competition brought in an all-time high 4,056 entries from 3,296 songwriters in 30 countries. And in the decade since the first Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition was won by Megan Washington, songwriters have helped raise over A$1 million to help fund the important work of Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia (NRMTA).
100% of the $50 per song entry fee goes to supporting NRMTA's programs, which use music therapy to help children and adults cope with the struggles of living with a wide range of needs due to physical and intellectual disabilities, autism, trauma, illness, dementia, behaviour disorders and learning difficulties.
A judging panel of 64 influential artists, producers, media and music industry professionals have come on board, including award-winning songwriter Lior, previous Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition first-place winner Isabella Manfredi of The Preatures, triple j Unearthed's Dave Ruby Howe, and producer Franc Tetaz.
Founding partner, David Albert, Chief Executive of Alberts said: "Alberts is proud to be once again presenting the 2019 Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition in conjunction with partners APRA AMCOS and BMG. Now in its 10th year, this wonderful initiative continues to support the vital services provided by Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia while recognising the legacy of Harry Vanda and the late George Young."
For all the competition details, terms & conditions, and to enter, visit vandayoungsongcomp.com
VANDA & YOUNG GLOBAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION
APRA AMCOS > VANDA & YOUNG GLOBAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION
2019 VANDA & YOUNG GLOBAL SONGWRITING COMPETITION
100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY
The Vanda & Young Global Songwriting Competition is one of the world’s most prestigious songwriting competitions. It aims to support talented songwriters while raising much-needed funds for not-for-profit organisation Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia (NRMTA).
With thanks to Alberts, BMG and APRA AMCOS, this year’s winning songwriter/s will take home a cash prize of A$50,000 and join the eminent company of past winners Megan Washington (2009), Kimbra (2011), The Preatures (2013), Husky Gawenda (2014), Gretta Ray (2016) and Amy Shark (2018).
Two runners up cash prizes are also on offer with second place receiving A$10,000 thanks to AMPAL (Australasian Music Publishers Association) and third place taking home A$5,000. An ‘Unpublished’ prize of A$5,000 is also up for grabs.
It’s easy to apply; all you need is
• Your song/s in MP3 or M4a format
• A digital photo of yourself (Max. 5MB)
• Your biography (Max 300 words)
• A scanned letter of authority from your parent or guardian if you are under 18
This is a global competition open to all songwriters – published or unpublished.
ENTER YOUR SONG
Entry fees (A$50 per song) go directly towards the work of NRMTA, which uses music therapy to help people cope with the struggles of living with a wide range of needs. These include children and adults with physical and intellectual disabilities, autism, trauma, illness, dementia, behaviour disorders and learning difficulties.
Learn more about the organisation's great work here.
Entries deadline: 11:59pm AEDT (Sydney AUS) 12 April 2019.
Winners announced: July 2019
If you are unable to enter online, a paper entry form (PDF) is available here.
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