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NAB Songwriting Comp
NAB Launches Songwriting Competition
As part of its 150th anniversary, NAB (formerly the National Australia Bank) has launched the NAB Songwriting Competition to unearth new songwriters—with the chance to have their song produced and performed at a major live music event to conclude the 150 year commemorations in late 2008.
The songs must incorporate the theme "ideas, dreams and aspirations".
"Music is a powerful means of story telling – a wonderful expression of Australia's culture, stories and history," said Andrew Hagger, Executive General Manager, Private & Institutional Wealth, National Australia Bank – and a classically trained pianist, music lover and songwriter. "Through this competition, NAB hopes to help provide voice to a new generation of Australian artists to share their dreams, hopes and aspirations for the future."
Hagger is among the competition's judging panel, along with Bill Page Creative Director – Mushroom Music Publishing; Ian James Managing Director – Mushroom Music Publishing; Paul Anthony CEO Rumblefish (USA); and Sally Howland Director, Members Services – APRA.
There are three categories. Category 1 is an open age section with contestants to provide lyrics to three existing backing tracks; 2 is for people under 16 to enter a demo of their song; 3 for people over 16.
See www.nab.com.au/songwriting for more info.
As part of its 150th, NAB also sponsored APRA's inaugural S3 Summit 'Play the Music" showcase, and the NAB songwriting workshops being conducted at secondary schools throughout regional Australia featuring Magic Dirt, Monique Brumby and Nicky Bomba.
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