Regional Songwriting Contest

Join us as we unearth new and exciting talent from the Central West. Emerging songwriters are backed by a band of professional musicians from the region and compete for great prizes. This annual event is a highlight for showcasing the incredible local talent. Pay what you can and enjoy a fabulous night of live entertainment. Finalist will be announced closer to the date on the website.

INFORMATION FOR SINGER/SONGWRITERS

The Regional Songwriting Contest returns for another year and we are looking to unearth new and exciting talent from the Central West of NSW. This includes any songwriter from the Bathurst, Blayney, Oberon, Lithgow, Mid-Western, Cabonne, Orange, Cowra, Weddin, Forbes, Parkes or Lachlan local government areas. We will be providing even more support to assist you in creating your new songs through two workshops in the lead-up to the competition.

KEY DATES
Wednesday 31 July Launch and Online Q&A
Saturday 3 August Songwriting Workshop with Abby Smith and Kris Schubert
Sunday 18 August Demo & Pitching Workshop with Abby Smith and Kris Schubert
Thursday 29 August Entries open – ENTER NOW
Thursday 3 October 11:59pm Entries Closed
Monday 14 October Finalists Announced
Saturday 26 October Performance Workshop with Abby Smith and Sophie Jones – READ MORE
Saturday 16 November Rehearsal and Regional Songwriting Contest Top 15 Finalists in BMEC Showroom