For Victorian singer-songwriters who want to further their career.
Attention up-and-coming Melbourne-based musicians, the UpStart Singer Songwriter Award has opened for submissions. The annual competition gives you an opportunity to receive a cool $10,000 by submitting a few songs to their judges panel for consideration.
What you need to know
- Entries for the UpStart Singer Songwriter Award have opened for emerging Victorian-based musicians
- This years judges panel includes Angie McMahon, Shane Howard and Suzanne Bennett
- The winner will receive $10,000 to go towards furthering their music career and be interviewed on PBS FM
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UpStart are seeking a musician who shows original music creativity to bequeath this year’s Singer Songwriter award to. The award is funded by a music loving family from Melbourne and is decided by people active in the music industry.
The UpStart Singer Songwriter Award is open for individuals living in Victoria, who write their own music and have some experience performing. It goes without saying that if you’re signed to a major label or play at big venues, this award isn’t for you.
The award is adjudicated by an independent panel of artists and musicians. This year’s panel features award-winning Melbourne-based singer-songwriter Angie McMahon, folk-rock solo artist Shane Howard, venue booker and artist manager Jason Heard and more.
Applications for the UpStart Singer Songwriter Award open on Saturday July 17 and close Tuesday August 31. The winner will be announced and interviewed on PBS FM‘s The Breakfast Spread in mid-November.
Head to the UpStart website for more information and to apply.
