The Song and Tune Awards are now closed for 2011. Check this page again in 2012 for the date and details of the next awards.
“for an original song or tune in traditional or contemporary folk style”
These awards are made to encourage creative music writing in Tasmania.
Categories
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
* Peoples Choice Award 1st $50
Eligible songs and tunes must be composed by a resident of Tasmania, must not have been entered in any other competition. They should be suitable for performance at the live concert. A composer can select a performer of their choice.
Entries to be submitted on a CD, clearly showing the name of the entry, with name, address, and telephone number. Entries will be judged on the submitted CD only. Please indicate if performer is not the composer.
Entry fee is $10 per piece. Free if current member of FFT.
Limit of 2 pieces per category.
Non FFT members with two entries will be offered a year’s subscription to FFT.
