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2014 Song and Tune Writing Awards Winners

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2014 SONG AND TUNE WRITING AWARD WINNERS

“for an original song or tune in traditional or contemporary folk style”

Just a quick follow up and announcement of winners of this year’s FFT Song competition and concert, at Wesley Hall in Hobart.

Mike Silverwood Memorial Award for the best song awarded to David Beniuk for “Never Rains”
Tune Award to Cate Foley-Burke for “Icing on the Strings”
and u-19 award to members of BEX – Brianna Waldon, Emily House and Alex Cooney for “Hold Your Ground”
People’s choice award went to Annwen and Marshall Roberts.
It was a fabulous concert with great variety and all the acts keenly listened to by a very appreciative audience.
Thanks to everyone who helped out and looking forward to doing it all again in 2015.

2015 Song and Tune Writing Awards

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  • “for an original song or tune in traditional or contemporary folk style”

    • See entry form: Folk Federation of Tas Song Writing Awards entry form 2015
    • These awards are made to encourage creative music writing in Tasmania.
    • An independent panel of judges will announce the major awards at a concert on Saturday 24th October
    • The concert will feature the finalists. The judge’s decision will be made before the night but not announced until during the concert. A People’s Choice award will be decided on the night.

    There are three categories, plus a Peoples’ Choice on the night of the concert 

    • Mike Silverwood Memorial Song Writing Award 1st $150
    • Instrumental Award 1st $150
    • Under 19 Song or Instrumental Award 1st $150
    • People’s Choice Award 1st $50

    Entries to be submitted by Saturday 26th September 2015

    Further information: ring Peter on 0409 216 752