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Lyric Writing
 Competition

On a High Note

Have you ever tried writing a song?

 

2024 is the 75th anniversary of the first wholly New Zealand-made record, ‘Blue Smoke’.

 

Your challenge in 2024 is to write song lyrics that refer to Aotearoa New Zealand in some way.

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You do not have to put your lyrics to music but if you are a winner then we will be in touch to discuss the possibilities of recording your song! 

 

You can find more information, tips, prompts and details of masterclasses on our blog.

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Terms and Conditions below.

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Two winners in each age group will receive a $30 Scorpio Books Voucher.

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DEADLINE: FRIDAY APRIL 26 2024

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UPDATE: Following a request from young writers we have decided to allow collaboration for this competition! Please enter all collaborator's names. But there is still only one prize- you will need to share. 

 

Many thanks to Telling Tales: Scorpio Children’s Books for their generosity in assisting with prizes for this competition.

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Write On - Competition Submission Guidelines, Terms and Conditions

 

Please read the competition guidelines, terms and conditions below.

 

  • All submissions must be via our online form using the ENTER NOW button above.

  • Please take a moment to check your writing- is it your very best work?

  • Song Word Limit: 24 Lines ( This should allow for at least two verses and a chorus)

  • You do not have to put your lyrics to music but if you are a winner then we will be in touch to discuss the possibilities of recording your song! 

  • Ask a teacher or parent to read it over and give you some feedback.

  • Please format your work in size 12, Times New Roman, black.

  • No pictures or illustrations please - let your wonderful lyrics create the pictures.

  • Please make sure the title of your entry is at the top of your page.

  • All entries will be judged blind, so please do not include your name or school on your entry.

  • Work can be entered as .doc or .pdf files only.

  • Please make sure you pay your entry fee. This goes towards paying the judges. We are a charitable organisation. Please pay your entry fee ($6.00 per individual entry, or $30.00 for every six entries from a school to our Bank Account: The School for Young Writers  03 1704 0036137 000 Code: Your surname (individuals) or your school’s name (groups) Reference: COMPETITION). Schools with multiple entries may request an invoice. 

  • No simultaneous submissions - please don’t send your writing to another publication or competition until after May 30 2024

  • If you are selected as a winner we may make small edits before publication. 


Closing date: Friday, April 26 2024

 

Winning entries will be published in Write On: Issue 62 June 2024. Winners will be contacted in late May 2024

 

No correspondence will be entered into. The judges’ decision is final.

 

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