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Youthtown Songwriting Competition Aotearoa 2022

Story Published Thursday 31 March 2022

Are you a songwriter in year 9, 10, or 11 in New Zealand? Then it's time to 'Get your song on!' The 2022 Youthtown Songwriting Competition are accepting entries until Wednesday 11th May.


Have you always wanted to record YOUR song in a professional recording studio? If you are one of the many finalists chosen, then you can! Your song will go on all digital platforms for everyone to hear

Write it, record it - on a phone or computer and enter it now.. your words, your voice, a NZ song

We just need an MP3 of your recording (no videos sorry) and a Lyric Sheet attached with some details.

20+ songs will be chosen from each of the 3 regions (listed below) to be professionally recorded.

Region 1: Northland & Auckland

Region 2: Waikato, Bay of Plenty, Gisborne, Hawkes Bay, Taranaki, Manawatu, Wanganui and Wellington

Region 3: South Island

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and enter your song here

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