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national songwriting competition

WHAT TO DO? 

  • Express yourself in a song... write some lyrics and put them to music OR compose an instrumental piece OR just write the lyrics.
  • Grab an Entry Form. See below.

MORE DETAILS... 

  • Written lyrics must accompany each entry, with the exception of Best Instrumental.
  • Each song entry must be entered on a separate entry form.
  • Online entries will only be accepted with a signed form.
  • Entering in multiple categories? Each category type must be submitted on a separate media format, i.e. if you wish to enter say, 2 songs in Category A, and 1 song in the Environmental Theme category, you would need to provide 2 CDs, MP3s or Tapes, one for the 2 songs in Category A and one for the song in the Environmental Theme category.
  • Clear Identification of your CD or Tape. Please ensure you have your name, song title, school name and category clearly marked on your CD or Tape.
  • No DVD's accepted for judging.

WHEN DOES THE COMPETITION CLOSE? 

  • Entries Close Friday 25th September 2009

WHEN ARE THE WINNERS ANNOUNCED? 

  • Winners announced Monday 9th November 2009 via the website www.acmf.com.au
CATEGORY CHOICES for Primary & Specific Purpose Schools
Category 1
 Open to school students in Years 1 and 2.
Category 2
 Open to school students in Years 3 and 4.
Category 3
 Open to school students in Years 5 and 6, and for Year 7 students in states where Year 7 classes are part of Primary School.
Category 4
 Open to all school students in Specific Purpose Schools.
Best Instrumental
Open to school students in all Years of Primary School wishing to enter an instrumental composition. No lyrics required. Sheet music appreciated but not compulsory.
Australian Theme
Open to school students in all Years of Primary School wishing to write a song about Australia OR a song about the Place Where You Live.

 

CATEGORY CHOICES for Secondary Schools
Category A
 Open to school students in Years 11 and 12 to enter a song in any music genre.
Category B
 Open to school students in Years 9 and 10 to enter a song in any music genre.
Category C
 Open to school students in Years 7 and 8 to enter a song in any music genre. In those states where Year 7 is part of Primary School, those Year 7 students should enter on the Primary & Specific School entry form.
Best Instrumental - Classic
 Open to school students in all Years of Secondary School wishing to enter a classical instrumental composition. No lyrics required. Sheet music is appreciated but not compulsory.
Best Instrumental - Contemporary
Open to school students in all Years of Secondary School wishing to enter a contemporary instrumental composition. No lyrics required. Sheet music is appreciated but not compulsory.
Australian Theme
Open to students in all Years of Secondary School wishing to write a song about Australia OR a song about the Place Where You Live.
Lyrics Only
Open to school students in all Years of Secondary School. No Musical accompaniment required. This category is judged on lyric structure and content.

Online Entry Forms

  Primary + Specific Purpose Online Entry Form
  Secondary Online Entry Form
 

Download Entry Forms

pdf Primary + Specific Purpose Entry Form (pdf, 1Mb)
pdf Secondary Entry Form (pdf, 1Mb)
 
Terms & Conditions
pdf Primary Terms & Conditions (pdf, 1Mb)
pdf Secondary Terms & Conditions (pdf, 1Mb)

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