The Songwriting Prize (TSP) is Australia's largest live performance songwriting competition. Now in its 11th year of operation, with events taking place in 12 locations across Australia in 2026. The theme for 2026 is "The Next Chapter". The entry fee is $25 AUD per song and all proceeds go to Listen Up Music, an award-winning, registered not-for-profit mental health music charity. The entry fees from TSP enable us to continue to deliver our early intervention, and prevention, events and services. Entries are open between Monday 2nd March and Friday 29th May 2026.
The Songwriting Prize (TSP) is Australia's largest live performance songwriting competition. Now in its 11th year of operation, with events taking place in 12 locations across Australia in 2026. The theme for 2026 is "The Next Chapter". The entry fee is $25 AUD per song and all proceeds go to Listen Up Music, an award-winning, registered not-for-profit mental health music charity. The entry fees from TSP enable us to continue to deliver our early intervention, and prevention, events and services. Entries are open between Monday 2nd March and Friday 29th May 2026.