Media Release: Young Songwriters Take to the Stage for This Years Competition

28 March 2017 For Immediate Release

MEDIA RELEASE: YOUNG SONGWRITERS TAKE TO THE STAGE FOR THIS YEARS COMPETITION

The Northern Rivers is preparing for its own version of Australian Idol as the finalists in the Lismore Young Songwriters Competition prepare to take to the stage for the annual Finalists Showcase.

Competition will be tight with XX finalists competing in the genres of Pop; Urban / Electronic; Indie/Rock; Punk/Metal.

“The quality of the performances always blows me away,” says organiser Deb Hall. “These young musicians take to the stage and perform music they’ve written themselves in front of a live audience with so much professionalism and energy– it’s an amazing evening!”

The Finalists Showcase is being held as part of Youth Week from 6pm on Thursday 6th April at Southern Cross University’s Deck Bar. All are welcome to this all age’s event.

“Our finalists will be battling it out to see who will take the coveted titles of male and female songwriters of the year”. “Previous winners have gone on to do some marvellous things with their career, such as Ben Wilson and The No Frills Twins” says Deb.

“There are also some fantastic prizes to be won, including studio recording time so these young musicians can record their first professional EP” says Deb, “so it’s a really exciting evening to be part of.”

The Lismore Young Songwriters Competitionis a partnership between Social Futures and headspaceand with thanks to grant funding from Lismore City Council, and partners The Northern Rivers Conservatorium, SCU, Crankfest and Amnesty.

For more information phone Deb Hall on P. (02) 6620 1800 or Summa Hicks on P. 6625 0200 like us on Facebook at Lismore Young Songwriters or go to

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Social Futures is a community-based not-for-profit organisation that promotes fairness and social inclusion in the Northern Rivers region of NSW.

headspaceis the National Youth Mental Health Foundation providing early intervention mental health services to 12-25 year olds, along with assistance in promoting young peoples’ wellbeing. This covers four core areas: mental health, physical health, work and study support and alcohol and other drug services.

Media enquiries contact: Amanda Shoebridge, Communications and Marketing Officer, Social Futures. Ph. 0428 242675 e: