Entries open for the 2023 eMergent Sounds Song Competition!

Emerging singer-songwriters, musicians and bands on the Central Coast are invited to submit their original songs in the online eMergent Sounds Song Competition.

Shortlisted songs will be published online for a public vote. The winning song will be awarded a prize of $1000.

Shortlisted performers will be invited to participate in the Creative Engineers Music Pathways program and perform as part of Youth Week celebrations (20-30 April). Their orignal songs will also be featured on the 2023 eMergent Sounds playlist. 

So, what are you waiting for? Now's your chance to show the music industry what you've got!

How to enter

Entrants who wish to submit an original song must be singer-songwriters, musicians or bands aged 12-24 years old who live, study or work on the Central Coast.

Download the eMergent Sounds Song Competition Terms and Conditions

Entries close at midnight on 9 April 2023.

Singer-songwriter Stella Hannagan (17 years) took out the 2022 eMergent Sounds Song Competition. You can listen to her winning song and all 2022 shortlisted entrants here.