“For an original song or tune in traditional or contemporary folk style”
Reasons to enter:
- Cash prizes – A nice recognition of your input if you win. Total prizes of $1000.
- Recognition – If you are on the pathway to a flying successful career it can’t hurt to have a prize to gloat about.
- A chance to perform – All entries are submitted to the judges and all entries have the chance to perform at the annual FFT Song and Tune Awards Concert as part of the kunanyi folk club at Fern Tree Tavern on Saturday 2nd November.
- But most of all – It’s a chance to share your ideas and creativity with your mates at the concert and share with the broader folk community.
Details:
- The 2024 award competition is now open. Entries are to be submitted by Monday, 30th September.
- See entry form: Folk Federation of Tas Song and Tune Writing Award Entry Form 2024
- These awards are made to encourage creative music writing in Tasmania.
- An independent panel of judges will announce the awards at a concert at the Fern Tree Tavern on Saturday, 2nd November.
- The concert will feature as many entrants as possible. The judge’s decisions will be made before the night but not announced until during the concert. A People’s Choice award will be decided on the night.
Prizes total $1000. There are three categories, plus a People’s Choice on the night of the concert:
- Mike Silverwood Memorial Song Writing Award $250
- Instrumental (Tune) Award $250
- Under 19 Song or Instrumental Award – two prizes of $200 each
- People’s Choice Award $100
See the Terms and Conditions.
Further information: ring Peter on 0409 216 752 or write to awards@folktas.org
Further details are on the entry form: Folk Federation of Tas Song and Tune Writing Award Entry Form 2024
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