It’s time to get composing and rehearsing!

The Lismore Young Songwriters Competition is a National Youth Week event. Now in its ninth year, it has become a much-loved fixture on the local music scene with young and established musicians alike. Pat Davern (Grinspoon) and Diana Anaid were guest judges in 2018.

The Competition gives young songwriters a chance to kick-start their careers through access to mentors and professional development workshops in composition, song writing and performance.

• The Competition supports talented young songwriters to boost their careers by providing:
• Links to local mentors and industry engagement;
• Media coverage generated by the competition;
• A chance to engage with other emerging young artists;
• An opportunity to perform their music in front of a live audience; and
• The potential to win prizes including paid gigs at Crankfest and the Southern Cross University Deck Bar

Past prizes include: professional recording sessions, photo shoots and film clips; professional performance equipment including RØDE microphones; access to professional APRA workshops and passes to Splendour in the Grass.

Past winners include

(click links to watch)

• The No-Frills Twins
• Ben Wilson
• Maple
• Grace Hughes
• Tahi White and Monica Brandolini (2018 Winners)

Partners

• Social Futures
• headspace Lismore
• Southern Cross University
• Northern Rivers Conservatorium

2019 Sponsors

• Crankfest
• Lismore City Council
• NORPA
• North Coast Entertainment Industry Association
• RockingHorse Studios