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# Australian Songwriters Association

If you're a songwriter, you should belong to the ASA

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- [The 2026 Australian Songwriting Contest is now closed, and judging is underway.](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2026-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-closed-and-judging-is-underway/) - Shortlisted entrants will be notified by email in in a couple of months, most likely September 2026. Good luck to all!!
- [The 2026 Australian Songwriting Contest is NOW OPEN!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2026-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-open/) - Be a part of Australia’s longest running song competition, now in its 46th year, backed by a fantastic group of mighty Sponsors, who’ve ensured a great array of prizes are there for you to win. Once the judging has taken place, the ASA will be excited to honour all Top 10 placegetters at the 2026 National
- [2025 Top Ten List and Winners](https://www.asai.org.au/2025-top-ten-list-and-winners/) - Top 10 results of the 2025 Australian Songwriting Contest are now available – in case you weren’t at the Awards this week! Congratulations to all who managed to obtain a spot in these prestigious placings. Australia Category Song Title Firstname Lastname Co-writers 1 The Australia I Know Renee Jonas 1 Ocean Obi Sun; Melani
- [45th National Songwriting Awards – SOLD OUT!](https://www.asai.org.au/45th-national-songwriting-awards-sold-out/) - Looking forward to a wonderful night on 4th December at the Awards, in particular seeing which ASA Member has won the exquisite Maton Guitar this year. Worth joining the Association, in order to be eligible for this prize!!! Also looking forward to hearing from Paul Field, wonderful musician and frontman, and probably the World’s best
- [Last chance for tickets to the 45th National Songwriting Awards!!](https://www.asai.org.au/last-chance-for-tickets-to-the-45th-national-songwriting-awards/) - The 45th National Songwriting Awards are in Sydney on 4 December 2025 With an amazing array of fabulous live performances, and not only John Farrar, but Midnight Oil’s Rob Hirst and Jim Moginie, being inducted into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame on the night, you won’t want to miss it!! Ticketing is expected to
- [The TOP 30 results of the 2025 Australian Songwriting Contest have now been released!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-top-30-results-of-the-2025-australian-songwriting-contest-have-now-been-released/) - Please note in the lists below, that song titles are listed in alphabetical order only, for each of the different categories. Congratulations to all who have made these coveted spots…the competition is keen, and many good songs had to be culled in order to get to this point. The judges found it very hard as
- [45th National Songwriting Awards – get your tickets NOW!](https://www.asai.org.au/45th-national-songwriting-awards-get-your-tickets-now/) - This glittering event has become a fixture on the Australian Music Industry calendar – one not to be missed by all original artists, music lovers and supporters. The ASA especially thanks our Major Sponsors as well as all the wonderful prize sponsors. Click on the link below to purchase your tickets now. Please do not
- [The 2025 Australian Songwriting Contest is now closed, and judging is underway.](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2025-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-closed-and-judging-is-underway/) - Shortlisted entrants will be notified by email in September 2025. Good luck to all!! Please support our Sponsors, in particular APRA and Holman Barnes Group.
- [The 2025 Australian Songwriting Contest is NOW OPEN!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2025-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-open/) - Be a part of Australia’s longest running song competition, now in its 45th year, backed by a fantastic group of mighty Sponsors, who’ve ensured a great array of prizes are there for you to win. Once the judging has taken place, the ASA will be excited to honour all Top 10 placegetters at the 2025
- [2023/24 Top Ten List and Winners](https://www.asai.org.au/2023-24-top-ten-list-and-winners/) - Top 10 results of the 2023/2024 Australian Songwriting Contest are now available – in case you weren’t at the Awards this week! Congratulations to all who managed to obtain a spot in these prestigious placings. Australia Category Song Title Firstname Lastname Co-writers 1 Hey Hey Ya The Great Mother Antonio Corea 2 Water Rising Tony
- [2024 Awards Night Photos are now ONLINE](https://www.asai.org.au/2024-awards-night-photos-are-now-online/) - Be sure to check out our wonderful collection of photographs taken at the 2024 Awards night. Please click HERE if you would like to take a look!
- [43rd National Songwriting Awards Night is now SOLD OUT](https://www.asai.org.au/43rd-national-songwriting-awards-night-is-now-sold-out/) - Just a quick update to let you all know that the Awards are now officially sold out. Those in attendance will be the first to know the Top 10 results of the 2024 Australian Songwriting Contest, and find out which of them who are ASA Members have been nominated for the Ruby Brandsma Award which
- [The Top 30 judging of the 2023-24 Australian Songwriting Contest is now complete!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-top-30-judging-of-the-2023-24-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-complete/) - The Top 30 judging of the 2023-24 Australian Songwriting Contest is now complete! Hence, with great excitement, we are able to publish the lists of our Top 30 songwriters from each Category. Find these on our Contests tab. Congratulations to all who made it through!!!! There were lots of very strong contenders. Our Judges are
- [43rd National Songwriting Awards – get your tickets NOW!](https://www.asai.org.au/43rd-national-songwriting-awards-night/) - This glittering event has become a fixture on the Australian Music Industry calendar - one not to be missed by all original artists, music lovers and supporters. The ASA especially thanks our Major Sponsors, APRA and Holman Barnes Group, as well as all the wonderful prize sponsors. The ticket includes a 3 course dinner and
- [We're excited to announce that the date of the 43rd National Songwriting Awards](https://www.asai.org.au/were-excited-to-announce-that-the-date-of-the-43rd-national-songwriting-awards/) - SAVE THE DATE - We are excited to announce that the date of the 43rd National Songwriting Awards, which will reveal the results of the 2023-24 Australian Songwriting Contest, has been decided, though tickets are not yet available. The big event is scheduled to take place in Sydney on Thursday 28 November 2024. Judging of
- [The 2024 Australian Songwriting Contest is NOW OPEN!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2024-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-open/) - Be a part of Australia’s longest running song competition, now in its 44th year, backed by a fantastic group of mighty Sponsors, who’ve ensured a great array of prizes are there for you to win. Once the judging has taken place, the ASA will be excited to honour all Top 10 placegetters at the 2023-24
- [The 2022 Awards Night Photo Gallery is NOW OPEN!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2022-awards-night-photo-gallery-is-now-open/) - Click on the link below to view our 2022 awards night photo gallery from last year. You may well spot yourself or, if you missed the night, will be inspired to come to our awards night this year which we very much look forward to. Click HERE to view the photos!
- [ASA’s Australian Songwriting Contest 2023, will be extended](https://www.asai.org.au/asas-australian-songwriting-contest-2023-will-be-extended/) - Entries into the ASA’s Australian Songwriting Contest 2023, will be extended until Sun 21st January 2024 due to many member requests!
- [The 2023 Australian Songwriting Contest is NOW OPEN!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2023-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-open/) - Be a part of Australia’s longest running song competition, now in its 43RD year, backed by a fantastic group of mighty Sponsors, who’ve ensured a great array of prizes are there for you to win. Once the judging has taken place, the ASA will be excited to honour all Top 10 placegetters at the National
- [2022 Top Ten List](https://www.asai.org.au/2022-top-ten-list/) - Top 10 results of the 2022 Australian Songwriting Contest are now available – in case you weren’t at the Awards last week! Congratulations to all who managed to obtain a spot in these prestigious placings. The 2023 Australian Songwriting Contest will open in October. Watch our homepage for updates. 2022 Australian Songwriting Contest Top 10
- [42nd National Songwriting Awards – SOLD OUT!](https://www.asai.org.au/42nd-national-songwriting-awards-sold-out/) - With many exciting moments coming up, including the induction of Barry Gibb, and posthumously Robin and Maurice Gibb, into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame, AS WELL AS a second induction, of Hoodoo Guru’s Dave Faulkner, the Awards are now officially sold out. Those in attendance will be the first to know the Top 10
- [Excitement is building for 21 September! Don’t forget to get your tickets!](https://www.asai.org.au/excitement-is-building-for-21-september-dont-forget-to-get-your-tickets/) - Excitement is building for 21 September! Don’t forget to get your tickets to the 42nd National Songwriting Awards asap (before the end of August 2023!! And also don’t forget special features of the night: APRA will award $3,000 to the Australian Songwriter of the Year, and PPCA will award $500 dollars for the best live
- [DOUBLE induction into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame](https://www.asai.org.au/double-induction-into-the-australian-songwriters-hall-of-fame/) - In celebration of the return- to-live format of the National Songwriting Awards, we are looking forward to a DOUBLE induction into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame. We are proud to announce Barry Gibb (via video link) and Dave Faulkner from Hoodoo Gurus (in person), as well as Special Guest Artist Keith Potger, will delight
- [The 42nd National Songwriting Awards](https://www.asai.org.au/the-42nd-national-songwriting-awards/) - The 42nd National Songwriting Awards, a glittering event on the music industry calendar, will be held on Thursday 21 September 2023 at the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club in Sydney, starting at 7.00pm sharp. Dress code is Sharp too! This is where the Top 10 placegetters in the 2022 Australian Songwriting Contest will be revealed!!
- [Top 30 judging now complete! Judges currently working from this list to decide TOP TEN finalists](https://www.asai.org.au/top-30-judging-now-complete-judges-currently-working-from-this-list-to-decide-top-ten-finalists/) - After much debate and angst, our judges have finally come through with the results of many months of judging, and so with great excitement we are able to publish the lists below, which reveal the songs that have reached Top 30 status in the 2022 Australian Songwriting Contest! Please note where songs achieved an equal
- [Top 30 judging is almost complete](https://www.asai.org.au/top-30-judging-is-almost-complete/) - While shortlisted entrants in the current 2022 Australian Songwriting Contest have already been notified by email, the Top 30 judging is almost complete, and lists of those who’ve made the coveted spots will be up on this site within a week or two.
- [The National Songwriting Awards will resume in LIVE format this year](https://www.asai.org.au/the-national-songwriting-awards-will-resume-in-live-format-this-year/) - The National Songwriting Awards will resume in LIVE format this year (barring pandemics or other unforeseen disasters!!!) so set the date aside: Thursday 21 September, in Sydney. We will let you know on this page when the tickets are available for purchasing. ASA Members get a discount. Lots of exciting things are planned, including Keith
- [Update on the status of the contest judging as of May 2023](https://www.asai.org.au/update-of-the-status-on-the-contest-judging-as-of-may-2023/) - Judging of entries in the 2022 National Songwriting Contest is progressing well, and songwriters who have work that has been Shortlisted will be emailed at the end of May 2023. The ASA would also like to take this opportunity to thank all our mighty Sponsors, so please check them out and support them in return,
- [Contest Entry Date Extension](https://www.asai.org.au/contest-entry-date-extension/) - The ASA's 42nd National Songwriting Contest is extending its entry deadline until 21/1/23. This means - get your entries in NOW!!! Links to the entry platform are: http://www.indiecentral.com/asacontest/ or https://www.asa.songcentral.net.au/ Great prizes and performance opportunities for the winner... don't delay! Join as a member first for discounted entry fees - click the blue BECOME A
- [The 42nd Australian Songwriting Contest is NOW OPEN for entries!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-42nd-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-open-for-entries/) - Please click one of the two links below to access an entry platform. Enter your best work right now, before the Christmas rush. Then, if you have time in the break between Christmas and the New Year, you can quickly submit any more of your latest inspired pieces. We’re excited to hear what this 2022
- [Thank you to our sponsors!](https://www.asai.org.au/thank-you-to-our-sponsors/) - Huge acclamation from the ASA organization and members goes to all the awesome Sponsors of the Contest!
- [2021 Top Ten Lists have now been published](https://www.asai.org.au/2021-top-ten-lists-have-now-been-published/) - Thank you so much to all of you who entered our 2021 Australian Songwriting Contest and to those of you who watched the Awards via our live stream. Firstly a HUGE congratulations to our winners and finalists. Judging is a difficult task at the best of times, but this year was especially difficult with just
- [2021 VIRTUAL NATIONAL SONGWRITING AWARDS](https://www.asai.org.au/2021-virtual-national-songwriting-awards/) - Here we go! Although there is no content currently showing on this link, (and it will tell you there’s “Nothing Here”), don’t worry! Come 7pm AEDT on Sunday 30 October 2022, the 2021 VIRTUAL NATIONAL SONGWRITING AWARDS will be connected to that section of the Wests Ashfield club site, and everyone will be on the same page!
- [Virtual Awards of the 2021 Australian Songwriting Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/virtual-awards-of-the-2021-australian-songwriting-contest/) - Drum roll!!! As many of you have been waiting to hear, the ASA will be rolling out the Virtual Awards of the 2021 Australian Songwriting Contest, at 7pm on Sunday 30 October 2022. This will be the first moment that the Top 10 results are revealed, along with the Rudy Brandsma Award winner, and other
- [2021 Top 30](https://www.asai.org.au/2021-top-30/) - After much debate and angst, our judges have finally come through with the results of many months of judging, and so with great excitement we are able to publish the lists below, which reveal the songs that have reached Top 30 status in the 2021 Australian Songwriting Contest! Please note where songs achieved an equal
- [On-line Wax Lyrical this Sun 6 Mar, 7:30-10pm AEST](https://www.asai.org.au/on-line-wax-lyrical-this-sun-6-mar-730-10pm-aest/) - Hi Folks, As ASA Sydney Regional Co-ordinator, I wanted to let you all know that I will be running an On-line Wax Lyrical this Sun 6 Mar, 7:30-10pm AEST. As it is a Zoom session, you don't have to be in Sydney to attend, so all ASA members, and non-members, are welcome. The Zoom Id will be https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89460249319. Also, the ASA Committee
- [Top 30 Judging taking longer than expected](https://www.asai.org.au/top-30-judging-taking-longer-than-expected/) - Just letting everybody know that the release of the 2021 Australian Songwriting Contest Top 30 is taking longer than expected, with our judges debating and relistening to a great many hot contenders! The final decision should be made and posted on this site by late March or early April. Congratulations to you all for the
- [How To Write An Album A Year With Ease - Songwriting Tips for Singer-Songwriters](https://www.asai.org.au/how-to-write-an-album-a-year-with-ease-songwriting-tips-for-singer-songwriters/) - Mon 28 February, 7pm AEST / 8pm AEDT (90 mins workshop) Venue: ONLINE LIVE MASTERCLASS (on Zoom) Tickets: FREE Attend by registering here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/256373097837/ Want to write songs prolifically and abundantly week after week with ease? Want to write and release a new album every year? Want to become a prolific songwriter? In this free
- [2021 Australian Songwriting Contest is now closed, and judging is underway.](https://www.asai.org.au/2021-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-closed-and-judging-is-underway/) - Entries for the 2021 Song Writing Competition have now closed and judging has commenced. We sincerely thank you all for your entries and look forward to announcing the lucky finalists later this year.
- [The 2021 Australian Songwriting Contest is NOW OPEN!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2021-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-open/) - Be a part of Australia’s longest running song competition, now in its 41st year, backed by a fantastic group of mighty Sponsors, who’ve ensured a great array of prizes are there for you to win. Once the judging has taken place, the ASA will be excited to honour all Top 10 placegetters at the National
- [Top Ten Lists have now been published!](https://www.asai.org.au/top-ten-lists-including-the-winners-has-now-been-published/) - 2020 Songwriting Contest Winners and Top 10 finalists lists are now ONLINE! Thank you so much to all of you who entered our 2020 Australian Songwriting Contest and to those of you who watched the Awards via our live stream. Firstly a HUGE congratulations to our winners and finalists. Judging is a difficult task at
- [2020 Virtual National Songwriting Awards!](https://www.asai.org.au/2020-virtual-national-songwriting-awards/) - Hello there. At last!!! After holding out for a live event, then eventually throwing our lot in with the genius of a first rate technical team , the Australian Songwriters Association (ASA) is extremely excited to announce the place, date and time of the 2020 Virtual National Songwriting Awards! All the results of last
- [National Songwriting Contest 2020 Virtual Awards is pending](https://www.asai.org.au/national-songwriting-contest-2020-virtual-awards-is-pending/) - The announcement of the National Songwriting Contest 2020 Virtual Awards is pending…and when the precise date is set, we will ensure you have a couple of week’s notice in order to give you time to organise your personal home gatherings or “Viewing Parties”!
- [The Top 10 of the 2020 Australian Songwriting Contest has been determined](https://www.asai.org.au/the-top-10-of-the-2020-australian-songwriting-contest-has-been-determined/) - The Top 10 of the 2020 Australian Songwriting Contest has been determined, and the exciting results are under lock and key, awaiting their announcement at the 40th National Songwriting Awards. Unfortunately, the Board’s hope of running a Live award show in the New Year was thwarted by the Northern Beaches and Berala COVID outbreaks, so
- [Top 30 Finalists in 2020 Australian Songwriting Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/top-30-finalists-in-2020-australian-songwriting-contest/) - After much heart-wrenching deliberation, due to an outstanding volume and quality of entries this year, the results have now been listed below and under the Contests tab. Congratulation to all, and the ASA looks forward to announcing the date of the National Songwriting Awards in the new year, as soon as a date can be
- [This year's top entrants have now been shortlisted and notified by email](https://www.asai.org.au/this-years-top-entrants-have-now-been-shortlisted-and-notified-by-email/) - Australian Songwriting Contest 2020 entrants who have been successfully shortlisted in this year’s lively competition, have now been notified by direct email. Congratulations to those who achieved this first step in the judging process. The quality has been high and participation outstanding, so shortlisting is a great achievement. The coveted Top 30 spots for each
- [The 40th Australian Songwriting Contest is NOW OPEN for entries!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-40th-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-open-for-entries/) - Please click one of the two links below to access an entry platform. Enter your best work now, then perhaps also work on a few more pieces that may be inspired by these current strange times (as the contest will be open through April and May). You might like to show us something unique in
- [The 2019 Award Night Photos have now been uploaded and are in our Photo Gallery](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2019-award-night-photos-have-now-been-uploaded-and-are-in-our-photo-gallery/) - Firstly, a massive THANK YOU to all who attended last years gala awards night. It was the best one yet and we know you have all been patiently awaiting the PHOTOS! They are now online in our photo gallery. To view them, you can simply click HERE
- [2019 Songwriting Contest Winners and Top 10 finalists list now ONLINE!](https://www.asai.org.au/2019-songwriting-contest-winners-and-top-10-finalists-list-now-online-2/) - Thank you so much to all of you who entered our 2019 Australian songwriting contest and to those of you who attended the awards night last night at Wests Ashfield. It was a brilliant night and we are still receiving accolades from many of those who attended. Firstly a HUGE congratulations to our winners and
- [2019 Awards Night is now SOLD OUT.](https://www.asai.org.au/2019-awards-night-is-now-sold-out/) - All tickets for this year's National Songwriting Awards are now SOLD OUT! We are very much looking forward to seeing all of you on Wednesday 30th October for what promises to be THE best awards night to date! We would like to thank all of our sponsors. Without them none of this would be possible
- [2019 Top 30 List has now been published on this website!](https://www.asai.org.au/2019-top-30-list-has-now-been-published-on-this-website/) - Exciting news! The Top 30 songs in the 2019 Australian Songwriting Contest have now been posted under our Contests tab.
- [Early Bird tickets now available and Songwriting Awards official shortlist is about to be emailed THIS week!](https://www.asai.org.au/songwriting-awards-official-shortlist-about-to-be-emailed-this-week/) - Will you be on the Australian songwriters association 2019 awards finalist list? Find out by email THIS WEEK!
- [Entries for the 2019 Song Writing Competition have now closed](https://www.asai.org.au/entries-for-the-2019-song-writing-competition-have-now-closed/) - Entries for the 2019 Song Writing Competition have now closed and judging has commenced. We sincerely thank you all for your entries and look forward to seeing you in October for the Awards Night.
- [The 2019 Australian Songwriting Contest is now open](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2019-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-open/) - The 39th Australian Songwriting Contest is NOW OPEN for entries! Please click one of the following two links to enter and give yourself a chance at a smorgasbord of Prizes! Be a part of Australia’s longest running contest for songwriters, and enjoy the excitement in the lead-up to the National Songwriting Awards, where winners will
- [Extension to 2019 Australian Songwriting Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/extension-to-2019-australian-songwriting-contest/) - With the deadline extended till Fri 14th June, we are calling all original songwriters to air your work in this year’s contest. We’d love to hear your music – new or old. Prizes in the contest have been expanded, and ALL contestants get something, such as a free Songuard song registration.
- [Hurry, entries are closing SOON!](https://www.asai.org.au/hurry-entries-are-closing-soon/) - The 2019 Australian Songwriting Contest closes on Friday 31 May 2019, so hurry up and get your entries in! Great fun, great prizes, and your chance to be named the 2019 APRA/ASA Songwriter of the Year. To enter, simply go to The Australian Songwriters Association website at www.asai.org.au and follow the links. All the best,
- [Lola Brinton is the Winner of the 2018 ASA Rudy Brandsma Award For Songwriting Excellence](https://www.asai.org.au/lola-brinton-is-the-2018-asa-rudy-brandsma-award-for-songwriting-excellence/) - Congratulations to the wonderful and talented Lola Brinton who is this year's Rudy Brandsma Award recipient for SONGWRITING EXCELLENCE.
- [Iva Davies is the 2018 Australian Songwriters Hall Of Fame Award Recipient](https://www.asai.org.au/iva-davies-is-the-2018-australian-songwriters-hall-of-fame-award-recipient/) - We are proud to announce that the 2018 recipient of the Australian Songwriters Association HALL OF FAME AWARD goes to the one and only IVA DAVIES.
- [Congratulation to 2018 APRA / ASA Songwriter of the Year - Anirban Banerjee](https://www.asai.org.au/congratulation-to-2018-apra-asa-songwriter-of-the-year-anirban-banerjee/) - We would like to extend our congratulations to this year's 2018 APRA / ASA Songwriter of the year, Anirban Banerjee.
- [Songwriting Contest Winners and Top 10 finalists list now ONLINE!](https://www.asai.org.au/songwriting-contest-winners-and-top-10-finalists-list-now-online/) - Thank you so much to all of you who entered our 2018 Australian songwriting contest and to those of you who attended the awards night last night at Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club. It was a brilliant night and we are still receiving accolades from many of those who attended. Firstly a HUGE congratulations to
- [Tickets to the 38th National Songwriting Awards are now SOLD OUT!](https://www.asai.org.au/tickets-to-the-38th-national-songwriting-awards-are-now-sold-out/) - A huge thank you for your interest and support in the 38th National Songwriting Awards night which will be held next Wednesday the 31st October. Unfortunately, we had a limited number of seats and indeed the early bird gets the worm and now all the tickets are completely SOLD OUT. For those of you who
- [Today is the LAST DAY to get your tickets to the Awards Night on Wednesday 31st October 2018](https://www.asai.org.au/today-is-the-last-day-to-get-your-tickets-to-the-awards-night-on-wednesday-31st-october-2018/) - Don't miss out! Today is your LAST CHANCE to get tickets for the Australian Songwriters Awards Night which is to be held on Wednesday 31st October, 2018. We'd love to see you there and it will be an absolutely brilliant night. Click on the TICKET below to secure your seats. See you there!
- [Tickets selling FAST for the Australian Songwriters Awards Night on 31st October](https://www.asai.org.au/tickets-selling-fast-for-the-australian-songwriters-awards-night-on-31st-october/) - This year is going to be our biggest yet and we would LOVE to see you there, but HURRY because tickets are selling fast. Click on the TICKET below to purchase!
- [The 2018 Australian Songwriting Contest is now closed and judging is underway](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2018-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-closed-and-judging-is-underway/) - The closing date for entries has now passed and judging has commenced. Please read this post in relation to a LAST MINUTE entry which is available for a short time at a premium.
- [The 38th National Songwriting Awards](https://www.asai.org.au/the-38th-national-songwriting-awards/) - Please join us on Wednesday 31st October from 6:30pm for the 38th National Songwriting Awards. This year it will take place at the Canterbury Hurlstone Park RSL Club, 20-26 Canterbury Rd, Hurlstone Park. Click HERE to get your TICKETS. Book NOW and save up to $30 on our Early Bird rate (only $100 if purchased
- [2018 Australian Songwriting Contest Announcement](https://www.asai.org.au/2018-australian-songwriting-contest-announcement/) - Or SONGCENTRAL.BIZ to enter! The 2018 Australian Songwriting Contest is now open. The Australian Songwriters Association (ASA) is a national, non-profit, member-based organisation dedicated to the support of songwriters and their art. Founded in 1979, the ASA today has a large, vibrant and diverse membership across Australia, and is well established and
- [Entries closing SOON for the 2018 Australian Songwriting Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/entries-closing-soon-for-the-2018-australian-songwriting-contest/) - Hurry and get your entries in the for 2018 Australian Songwriting Contest. This year is going to be our best yet, so don't miss out on your opportunity to be a part of it! Looking forward to seeing you all on the night!
- [Great news! Entry closing date has now been extended!](https://www.asai.org.au/great-news-entry-closing-date-has-now-been-extended/) - We are pleased to announce that we have extended the closing date for entries for this year's contest until 11 June 2018.
- [Thank you to all of our wonderful sponsors!](https://www.asai.org.au/thank-you-to-all-of-our-wonderful-sponsors/) - As we count down to the launch of our 2018 Australian Songwriting Contest, we would like to acknowledge the wonderful people and companies who make it all possible!
- [2017 Awards Night photos now ONLINE in our gallery](https://www.asai.org.au/2017-awards-night-photos-now-online-in-our-gallery/) - We have just posted an excellent selection of our 2017 Awards Night photos on this web site. You can view them by clicking HERE.
- [2017 Top Ten Lists now available on this site](https://www.asai.org.au/2017-top-ten-lists-now-available-on-this-site/) - Click on the link below to view the 2017 ASA Songwriters Competition Top 10 lists
- [Get your tickets now to the 2017 ASA National Songwriting Awards](https://www.asai.org.au/get-your-tickets-now-to-the-2017-asa-national-songwriting-awards/) - Get your tickets now to the 2017 National Songwriting Awards.
- [The Waifs will be the ASA 2017 Hall of Fame Recipients this year](https://www.asai.org.au/the-waifs-will-be-the-asa-2017-hall-of-fame-recipients-this-year/) - This years Australian Songwriters Association HALL OF FAME recipients will be THE WAIFS. It is going to be a magical night and we very much look forward to your attendance on Wednesday the 22nd of November. Tickets are available for sale by clicking on the golden ticket link on our home page in the right
- [Top 30 Lists now available!!](https://www.asai.org.au/top-30-lists-now-available/) - Exciting news! The Top 30 positioned songs in the 2017 Australian Songwriting Contest have now been posted under our Contests tab. Please note that songs are in alphabetical order only. Also be aware that the Top 10 results will be announced at the National Songwriting Awards, so if you want to be the first to
- [Sydney Christmas Wax Lyrical on 5 December 2015](https://www.asai.org.au/sydney-christmas-wax-lyrical-on-5-december-2015/) - Australian Songwriters association will be hosting a special open mic night to celebrate its regional coordinators being in town for the National songwriting awards. All local musicians and music lovers are invited to this FREE event! There will be drinks at the bar and snacks will be provided.
- [2016 Award Night Photos are now online in our Photo Gallery](https://www.asai.org.au/2016-award-night-photos-are-now-online-in-our-photo-gallery/) - Please click HERE to view some tremendous shots that were taken at our 2016 Awards Night. We hope you enjoy checking them out and a BIG thank you to all of you who attended that evening.
- [2017 Entries now closed. JUDGING UNDERWAY!](https://www.asai.org.au/2017-entries-now-closed-judging-underway/) - The Australian Songwriting Contest 2017 is now closed and judging is underway!! We're excited!!! Lots of talent out there in our community which we can't wait to uncover.
- [2016 Australian Songwriting Contest will be opening very soon! Start to prepare your best work now. We love to discover exciting emerging songwriters, as well as delight in the offerings of our experienced original musicians!](https://www.asai.org.au/2016-australian-songwriting-contest-will-be-opening-very-soon-start-to-prepare-your-best-work-now-we-love-to-discover-exciting-emerging-songwriters-as-well-as-delight-in-the-offerings-of-our-experi/)
- [National Songwriting Awards 2016](https://www.asai.org.au/national-songwriting-awards-2016/) - The National Songwriting Awards will be held on Wed 14 Dec (6.30pm for 7pm sharp start) in the glorious Orion – ‘Theatre of the Stars’ (155 Beamish St, Campsie, NSW 2194), where the function centre uniquely houses an incredible Wurlitzer Pipe Organ set within the Art Deco grandeur of the Great Room. The INXS songwriting team of
- [The 2016 Australian Songwriting Contest is NOW OPEN!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2016-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-open/) - With a fantastic group of fabulous Sponsors, the ASA is proud to invite all songwriters to enter this year's song contest, where every single entrant receives a prize!!! Yes, Noteflight will be giving a 3 month FREE subscription worth $99 to every contestant. And as usual, all 1st, 2nd and 3rd placegetters win cash or
- [2016 Top 10s Now On Contests Tab.](https://www.asai.org.au/2016-top-10s-now-on-contests-tab/) - Hi Everyone, the 2016 Top 10s are now on the Contests tab. Congratulations to all of the winners and finalists.
- [The Prestigious Australian Songwriting Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/australian-songwriting-contest/) - The Australian Songwriting Contest is highly respected and extremely prestigious, offering more than $30,000 in prizes. It has been run annually for over 35 years, a claim that can be made by no other competition in Australia. Success in this contest assists songwriters along the difficult pathway to acquiring industry aclaim and public recognition.
- [The 2017 Australian Songwriting Contest is NOW OPEN!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-2017-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-open/) - The 2017 Australian Songwriters Association Competition is now open. We eagerly await your entries and look forward to seeing many of you on the night.
- [Check out our ONLINE STORE](https://www.asai.org.au/check-out-our-online-store/) - We now have a new ONLINE STORE here at the ASA and you will soon be able to purchase some super cool ASA Mechandise and Clothing. Regards, Alan Gilmour
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- [General Information](https://www.asai.org.au/general-information/) - The Australian Songwriters Association has a lot to offer people who create original music in Australia, from the grass roots amateur to experienced and published songwriters. Our services extend from personal assistance,to professional feedback on new material, and live performance opportunities for all original performers across Australia, via our network of Wax Lyrical events. The
- [What's Happening](https://www.asai.org.au/whats-happening/) - With the Top 10 of the 2014 Australian Songwriting Contest now listed under the Contests tab, there is 'movement at the station' to confirm exciting prizes for the 2015 competition! This will be launched in late March, so keep an eye out for updates which will be posted here.
- [National Songwriting Awards 2014](https://www.asai.org.au/national-songwriting-awards-2014/) - The National Songwriting Awards 2014 featured Kate Ceberano, who performed live as the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame recipient, and the inimitable Ross Ryan (I Am Pegasus) who was Special Guest Arist! In addition, all the Top 10 songwriters from the 2014 Contest were honoured on stage, and all the winners performed. It was an amazing night of original
- [2015 Australian Songwriting Contest is now open!](https://www.asai.org.au/2015-australian-songwriting-contest/) - The 2015 ASA Australian Songwriting Awards are now open! To enter your songs, simply click one of the links below and follow the prompts. The first 2 links lead to Australian entry platforms, which many people prefer, but we have also added the Sonicbids platform for those who are used to using it. Because ASA
- [Vale Stevie Wright (1948-2015)](https://www.asai.org.au/vale-stevie-wright-1948-2015/) - We were saddened to learn of the passing of Australian singer and songwriter, Stevie Wright. Stevie was one of the founding members of the Australian and International group, The Easybeats, who are remembered for their large body of work, including their international hit, Friday On My Mind. Stevie, along with co-writers, Harry Vanda and George
- [The Awards Night Tickets are now SOLD OUT!](https://www.asai.org.au/the-awards-night-tickets-are-now-sold-out/) - Unfortunately there are no longer any tickets available to this years awards night. We would like to thank everybody who has promptly purchased tickets this year and we look forward to seeing you all on the night and wish all of the contestants the best of luck.
- [Entries now closed and judging has been completed!](https://www.asai.org.au/entries-now-closed-and-judging-is-currently-underway/) - After much deliberation by the judges, we are excited to be able to release the Top 30 songs in the 36th Australian Songwriting Contest. Please note that the songs in each Category are listed in alphabetical order by Song Title. Some Categories have more than 30 songs listed, because we included all songs that rated
- [Photos from the 2015 Awards are Now ONLINE, as are Top 10 Results!](https://www.asai.org.au/photos-from-the-2015-awards-night-are-now-online/) - Please go to the Contests Tab to see the Top 10 results of the Australian Songwriting Contest 2015! Congratulations to all who made it!!! Please click HERE if you would like to see a bunch of cool photos of the National Songwriting Awards held last week. It was a TREMENDOUS night, with lots of talent on show.
- [Don't Miss The 2015 National Songwriting Awards - almost sold out!!](https://www.asai.org.au/top-30-results-for-2015-australian-songwriting-contest/) - The Top 10 Finalists will be announced at the National Songwriting Awards, which will be held in Sydney on Friday 4 December. As many already know, the Awards night gives songwriters a fantastic insight into what the industry is looking forward (as all the Category winning songs are played), and the chance to network with
- [Australian Songwriting Contest Top 30 Results](https://www.asai.org.au/australian-songwriting-contest-top-30-results/) - The long-awaiting Top 30 Results of this year's Song Contest are now out! Please view them by going to the Contests Tab. Please note that songs are listed in alphabetical order of Title, and some songs were moved to different Categories than what they were entered into, when judges recommended this. You may like to
- [The Australian Songwriting Contest is now closed and judging is underway](https://www.asai.org.au/the-australian-songwriting-contest-is-now-closed-and-judging-is-underway/) - The Australian Songwriting Contest is now closed and judging is underway. Results will start to emerge in September, when Shortlisted songwriters will be emailed directly from the ASA Office. Kind regards Clare Burgess Director Australian Songwriters Association (ASA)
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- [The Australian Country Songwriters Show](https://www.asai.org.au/the-australian-country-songwriters-show/) - Calling all Country and Country-Crossover songwriters! ASA Director, Alan Gilmour, is currently working on a pilot for The Australian Country Songwriters Show, to be broadcast weekly on radio station todayscountry94one, on the NSW Central Coast and Hunter Valley regions. The station was recently awarded the 2014 Australian Country Music Peoples’ Choice Award for the most
- [NEWSFLASH re Radio Airplay](https://www.asai.org.au/newsflash-re-radio-airplay/) - Community Radio 101.5fm Moreton Bay Qld have given the go ahead to support Australian Songwriter’s and Independent Labels regularly on a much greater scale. The first program on 101.5fm to feature the new format will be “Ozrock”, which airs once a month on Saturdays, 12noon to 3pm compered by Aaron Earner. Johnny Dee, our ASA
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- [Member News](https://www.asai.org.au/member-news/) - The ASA’s National Awards Night which honours the Australian Songwriting Contest’s successful songwriters, is held in Sydney each year. This gala industry event not only unveils the ASA Songwriter of the Year, but also features the induction of the country’s finest songwriters into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame! Limited seating is available for this
- [Industry News](https://www.asai.org.au/industry-news/) - A valued sponsor of the ASA’s Songwriter of the Year Award in the Australian Songwriting Contest is APRA (Australasian Performing Rights Association). This organisation provides composers and publishers with the invalable service of collecting their copyright fees and ensuring the money gets passed on to them. This is why APRA membership is essential for all
- [ASA News](https://www.asai.org.au/asa-news/) - The ASA in recent years went through a very exciting transformation, from a committee setup to a more professional structure of a Board and a formal executive. We still operate as a non-profit organisation, but now have part-time office staff to help raise the level of service available to all members. The Board, consisting of
- [The Brand New ASA Web Site](https://www.asai.org.au/wordpress-resources-at-siteground/) - Welcome to the new Australian Songwriters Association Web Site. Please bookmark this URL and be sure to check back here on a regular basis to be kept up to date with everything that is happening. Regards, Alan Gilmour

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- [Contact Details](https://www.asai.org.au/contact-details/) - Australian Songwriters Association Inc 2 / 2 Rawson Street Newtown NSW 2042 AUSTRALIA The National Office, located in Newtown NSW, is staffed on a part-time basis. Email is the best form of communication. Email: asanationaloffice@asai.org.au Contributions to the monthly Newsletter are welcomed from Members. ASA BOARD CHAIRMAN Denny Burgess Sydney, NSW Tel: (02) 9519 3978 E-mail:
- [Sponsors](https://www.asai.org.au/sponsors/) - Many thanks to all our wonderful sponsors, in particular our Major Sponsor APRA/AMCOS.
- [APRA / ASA Songwriter of the Year (Gallery)](https://www.asai.org.au/australian-songwriter-of-the-year/) - Year Winner Name(s) 2025 Elizabeth Usher 2023 / 2024 Jasmine Aleisha & Christopher Richter 2022 Steve Montgomery 2021 Graham Howle 2020 Tony King 2019 Steve Montgomery 2018 Anirban Banerjee 2017 Steve Montgomery 2016 Donna Dyson & Damien Leith 2015 Karen Guymer 2014 Rick Hart 2013 Jacques Gentil 2012 Andrew Winton 2011 Brian Chapman 2010 Kate
- [The Rudy Brandsma Award](https://www.asai.org.au/the-rudy-brandsma-award/)
- [Hall Of Fame](https://www.asai.org.au/hall-of-fame/)
- [2025 Photos](https://www.asai.org.au/2025-photos/)
- [Magazine Issue 163 – September 2025](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-163-september-2025/) - Download (PDF, 2.39MB)
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- [Events](https://www.asai.org.au/events/) - Loading… Purpose and Structure Wax Lyrical provides a stage for the performance of original works by songwriters and poets, both developing and professional. All styles and genres are welcomed. By appearing at Wax Lyrical, many songwriters are chosen for further opportunities such as gigs and ASA showcases. Audience feedback sheets allow audience members to write
- [Membership Level Selection](https://www.asai.org.au/membership-select/) - Become a member of the Australian Songwriters Association. Membership has its privileges!
- [Membership Benefits](https://www.asai.org.au/membership-benefits/) - JUNIOR$4900annually17 years & youngerJoin NowADULT$9900annually18 to 64 years of ageJoin NowSENIOR4900annually65 years & overJoin NowMembership Benefits THE MISSION OF THE AUSTRALIAN SONGWRITERS ASSOCIATION IS TO ASSIST AND ENCOURAGE DEVELOPING AUSTRALIAN SONGWRITERS, PROMOTE AUSTRALIAN SONGS AND CELEBRATE THE ART OF SONGWRITING. Join the ASA by clicking on the blue Become A Member button on the right
- [2023/2024 Top 10 List](https://www.asai.org.au/2024-top-10-list/) - 2023/2024 Australian Songwriting Contest Top 10 Australia Category Song Title Firstname Lastname Co-writers 1 Hey Hey Ya The Great Mother Antonio Corea 2 Water Rising Tony Kennelly 3 The Fall – Ned Kelly Brendan McMahon 4 Reconciliation Mark Crocker 5 Sydney George Allen 6 Murrumbdigee Neil McCann; John Littrich 7 Summer Sun Russell Vitnell
- [2024 Photos](https://www.asai.org.au/2024-photos/)
- [Directors Profiles](https://www.asai.org.au/directors-profiles/) - Denny Burgess is a singer/bass player with successful 1960s bands including The Throb, The Masters Apprentices and The Whispers. In the 1970s and 1980s, Denny spent 11 years living in London and playing in UK bands such as Ginger and George Hatcher Band. After returning to Australia, Denny and his drummer brother Colin Burgess (AC/DC,
- [Top 30 judging of the 2023-24 Australian Songwriting Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/top-30-judging-of-the-2023-24-australian-songwriting-contest/) - The Top 30 judging of the 2023-24 Australian Songwriting Contest is now complete! Hence, with great excitement, we are able to publish the lists of our Top 30 songwriters from each Category. Find these on our Contests tab. Congratulations to all who made it through!!!! There were lots of very strong contenders. Our Judges are
- [Magazine Issue 161 – September 2024](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-161-september-2024/)
- [2022 Photos](https://www.asai.org.au/2022-photos/)
- [2022 Top 10 List](https://www.asai.org.au/2022-top-10-list/) - 2022 Australian Songwriting Contest Top 10 AUSTRALIA Title Songwriters From 1 Aussie Way Tahnja Wolter NSW 2 Sailing Tony Kennelly NSW 3 King Of The Mountain Justin Linkins/Damian Marshall/Alex Capewell VIC 4 Close To No One Lola Brinton/Luke O'Shea NSW 5 Living The Dream Dene Menzel VIC 6 Ginger Dan Jones QLD 7 Beers A
- [2022 Top 30 List](https://www.asai.org.au/2022-top-30-list/) - After much debate and angst, our judges have finally come through with the results of many months of judging, and so with great excitement we are able to publish the lists below, which reveal the songs that have reached Top 30 status in the 2022 Australian Songwriting Contest! Please note where songs achieved an equal
- [Magazine Issue 160 – February 2023](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-160-february-2023/)
- [Magazine Issue 159 – December 2022](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-159-december-2022/)
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- [2021 Top 10 List](https://www.asai.org.au/2021-top-10-list/) - 2021 Australian Songwriting Contest Top 10 AUSTRALIA TOP 10 Title Songwriters 1 I Am Iron I Am Steel Graham Howle 2 Living In The Suburbs Jason Vorherr 3 The Great Outside Karen Law 4 Astraya Bloody Day Steve Montgomery 5 Fearless Like A Magpie Kylie Adams-Collier 6 Three Flags Australia Donna Dyson
- [Magazine Issue 158 – October 2022](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-158-october-2022/)
- [Magazine Issue 157 – May 2022](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-157-may-2022/)
- [ASA Constitution](https://www.asai.org.au/asa-constitution/) - National Constitution Australian Songwriters Association Inc Adopted unanimously at the ASA Annual General Meeting 23rd July 2005. Contents Name of Association Objects of Association Definitions Powers of Association Eligibility for membership of Association Register of members of Association Membership fees and sources of income Resignation of members of Association Expulsion of members of Association Board
- [Magazine Issue 156 – December 2021](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-156-december-2021/)
- [AGM Covid Update](https://www.asai.org.au/agm-covid-update/) - The (Covid-delayed) 2020 and 2021 AGMs will be held on Sunday 14 Nov at 3pm. Any members intending to attend should contact the National Office for a copy of the Agenda by emailing asanationaloffice@asai.org.au by Friday 12 November.
- [Magazine Issue 155 – October 2021](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-155-october-2021/)
- [Magazine Issue 154 – September 2021](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-154-september-2021/)
- [2020 Top 10 List](https://www.asai.org.au/2020-top-10-list/) - Top 10 Australia Category 2020 RANK Title Songwriters 1 The Generation Eric Read 2 Fields Of Plenty Jonathan Hayden 3 Till My Love is Gone Jacques Gentil 4 Long Way From Home (This Christmas) Phil Davidson 5 The Boys At The Beach Jade Goodge 6 A Little More Love Casey Burgess Sam Hawksley & Fred
- [Magazine Issue 153 – July 2021](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-153-july-2021/)
- [Magazine Issue 152 – May 2021](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-152-may-2021/)
- [2020 Top 30 List](https://www.asai.org.au/2020-top-30-list/) - After much heart-wrenching deliberation, due to an outstanding volume and quality of entries this year, the results are now listed below. Congratulations to all, and the ASA looks forward to announcing the date of the National Songwriting Awards in the new year, as soon as a date can be locked in. Please note: The songs
- [Magazine Issue 151 – December 2020](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-151-december-2020/)
- [Magazine Issue 150 – October 2020](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-150-october-2020/)
- [Magazine Issue 149 – September 2020](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-149-september-2020/)
- [Magazine Issue 148 - June 2020](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-148-june-2020/)
- [Magazine Issue 147 - April 2020](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-147-april-2020/)
- [Magazine Issue 146 - February 2020](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-146-february-2020/)
- [2019 Photos](https://www.asai.org.au/2019-photos/) - Australian Songwriters Association 2019 Award Night Photos
- [Magazine Issue 145 – December 2019](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-145-december-2019/)
- [Magazine Issue 141 – May 2019](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-141-may-2019/) - ASA Magazine, October 2019
- [2019 Top 10 List](https://www.asai.org.au/2019-top-10-list/) - AUSTRALIA Placing Title Songwriters State 1 I Won't Be Back Steve Montgomery NSW 2 Flat Top Russ Zimmer/Ian Cannon NSW 3 Welcome Home Soldier Pat Deleo VIC 4 Heartbreak Land Dave Diprose VIC Equal 5 David Gulpilil Keiran Roberts ACT Equal 5 My Family And Me Thomas Libreri/Tessa Libreri VIC 7 Four Seasons In One
- [2019 Top 30 List](https://www.asai.org.au/2019-top-30-list/) - Exciting news! The Top 30 songs in the 2019 Australian Songwriting Contest are listed below. Please note that songs are in alphabetical order only. Also be aware that the Top 10 results will be announced at the National Songwriting Awards, so if you want to be the first to know about those, book your tickets
- [Magazine Issue 144 - October 2019](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-144-october-2019/)
- [Magazine Issue 143 – July 2019](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-143-july-2019/)
- [Magazine Issue 142 – June 2019](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-142-june-2019/)
- [Magazine Issue 140 - March 2019](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-140-march-2019/)
- [Magazine Issue 139 - February 2019](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-139-february-2019/)
- [Magazine Issue 138 - December 2018](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-138-december-2018/)
- [2018 Photos](https://www.asai.org.au/2018-photos/)
- [2018 Top 10 List](https://www.asai.org.au/2018-top-10-list/) - AUSTRALIA Placing Title Songwriters Co-writers State 1 A Changing Landscape Stephen Phillip QLD 2 I'm Australian Stephen Phillip QLD 3 Turn Off The TV (And Forget All You've Seen) Melvyn Moll NSW 4 Jack Keagan's Pub (You Can't Keep A Good Man Down) Steve Montgomery Tony Montgomery, Tim Montgomery, Mike Montgomery, Joan Montgomery, Colin Roberts
- [2018 Top 30 List](https://www.asai.org.au/2018-top-30-list/) - 2018 ASA Top 30 Competition Results List
- [Magazine Issue 137 - October 2018](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-137-october-2018/)
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- [2017 Top 10 List](https://www.asai.org.au/2017-top-10-list/) - Very excited to have posted below the Top 10 positioned songs in the 2017 Australian Songwriting Contest! ASA TOP 10 FINALISTS 2017 Australia Title Songwriters State 1 Rain Melvyn Moll NSW 2 Windale Lloyd Back QLD 3 The Green And Gold Davies-Splitter/Splitter VIC 4 A Thousand Different Pictures Sharon Heaslip QLD 5 Smell Of Rain Chris
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- [Magazine Issue 131 - February 2018](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-131/)
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- [Magazine Issue 130](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-130/)
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- [Magazine Issue 124](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-124/)
- [Industry Directory](https://www.asai.org.au/industry-directory/) - Copyright / Royalties APRA - AUSTRALASIAN PERFORMING RIGHTS ASSOCIATION LTD - APRA licenses users of copyright music for public performance, broadcast and cable transmission. Administers mechanical and synchronisation rights by arrangement with AMCOS (Australasian Mechanical Copyright Owners Society Ltd). Royalties collected from these licenses are then distributed to composers and publishers. Head Office: 16 Mountain
- [2016 Top 10 List](https://www.asai.org.au/2016-top-10-list/) - The Top 10 Results of the 36th National Songwriting Awards have now been released!
- [2006 Rudy Brandsma Award Winner](https://www.asai.org.au/2006-rudy-brandsma-award-winner/) - Presented in recognition of the achievements of ASA co-founder Rudy Brandsma to an ASA member entrant who demonstrates outstanding potential. 2006 Daniel Arvidson The Rudy Brandsma Award is presented annually to the ASA member who demonstrates outstanding potential as a songwriter. The award is named in honour of the ASA’s co-founder, the late Rudy Brandsma.The
- [Magazine Issue 123](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-123/)
- [Magazine Issue 122](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-122/)
- [2005 Rudy Brandsma Award Winner](https://www.asai.org.au/2005-rudy-brandsma-award-winner/) - Presented in recognition of the achievements of ASA co-founder Rudy Brandsma to an ASA member entrant who demonstrates outstanding potential. 2005 K'Crasher K’crasher’s crystal clear voice, excellent pitch, and ability to hold a note make her a singer of rare power. Add her sense of humour, warmth and conviction to complete the picture of her
- [2003 Rudy Brandsma Award Winner](https://www.asai.org.au/2003-rudy-brandsma-award-winner/) - Presented in recognition of the achievements of ASA co-founder Rudy Brandsma to an ASA member entrant who demonstrates outstanding potential. 2003 Callee Mann The Rudy Brandsma Award winner for 2003 is 16 year old Callee Mann. She is currently completing year 12 at Southern Cross High School, Ballina, NSW and is also in the process
- [2002 Rudy Brandsma Award Winner](https://www.asai.org.au/2002-rudy-brandsma-award-winner/) - Presented in recognition of the achievements of ASA co-founder Rudy Brandsma to an ASA member entrant who demonstrates outstanding potential. 2002 Sara Downs Award winning singer/songwriter Sara Downs is from the SE of South Australia. Given her first guitar at the age of 9 by a family friend, Sara has not stopped playing since. She
- [2001 Rudy Brandsma Award Winner](https://www.asai.org.au/2001-rudy-brandsma-award-winner/) - Presented in recognition of the achievements of ASA co-founder Rudy Brandsma to an ASA member entrant who demonstrates outstanding potential. 2001 Keith Armitage Keith received his first guitar at age nine as a gift from his father, a retired dance pianist. He grew up listening to artists like Bob Dylan, Cat Stevens and Neil Young,
- [2000 Rudy Brandsma Award Winner](https://www.asai.org.au/2000-rudy-brandsma-award-winner/) - Presented in recognition of the achievements of ASA co-founder Rudy Brandsma to an ASA member entrant who demonstrates outstanding potential. 2000 Tonino Speciale Tonino loved music from a very early age, always singing and dancing at every party. The songwriting came about when he learnt to play the piano. The first song he wrote was
- [1999 Rudy Brandsma Award Winner](https://www.asai.org.au/1999-rudy-brandsma-award-winner/) - Presented in recognition of the achievements of ASA co-founder Rudy Brandsma to an ASA member entrant who demonstrates outstanding potential. 1999 Mike Kidd Mike began playing classical guitar at age 9, developing a passion for alternative styles and by age 11 taking up the electric. These days he plays a range of instruments well and
- [Lyric Award Winners](https://www.asai.org.au/lyric-award-winners/) - 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 2003 1st MARALINGA DAWN Maralinga morning when the sand turned gold No late whispered warning when the world grew old Maralinga morning, Maralinga dawn No late whispered warning when the new suns were born Hunters gathered there where the game began Where the parrots flew, where the lizards ran,
- [2013 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2013-contest/) - AUSTRALIA 1 The Mighty Dollar Luke Vassella 2 Ankle Deep Dani Karis 3 The Gold Luke Vassella 4 Wattarka Aubrey Beggs 5 Eleven Long Years Eden Parris 6 Rose Matilda Matt Zarb 7 River Luke Vassella 8 Speargrass Loren Steenkamp 9 Casino Luke Vassella 10 If I Were A Swagman Matt Zarb BALLAD co-writer 1
- [2011 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2011-contest/) - AUSTRALIA 1 Real People Christopher Pye QLD 2 Crosses At The Gate Magdalena Macdonald VIC 2 Sunset On Ben Buckler Jarrad Grimmond NSW 4 Counted Every Penny Mick McHugh NSW 5 The Land We Call Down Under Ted Roberts SA 6 First Time Around (The Fight) Dom Gannon NSW 7 Friday On My Mind Andrea
- [2010 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2010-contest/) - AUSTRALIA 1 Lismore Girl Luke Vassella NSW 2 Jacaranda Falls Christopher Pye QLD 3 I’m Aussie Keren Alexander NSW 4 Rocks On Fire Denis Kitto TAS 5 Another Stormy Night In Queensland Cath Butler QLD 6 Lest We Forget John Littrich, Neil McCann and Paul McGee NSW 7 A Place To Call Our Home Tom
- [2009 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2009-contest/) - Australia 1 The Dreaming Ingrid Racz / Karen Anne Waters NSW 2 Old Bush Tracks Brent Lillie QLD 3 Dinki Di Aussie Phil and Susie Splitter VIC 4 Singing Up A Storm Brent Lillie QLD 5 Glebe Point Road Mark Cryle QLD 6 Windows Of A Train Brian Stitt NSW 7 The Name Of The
- [2008 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2008-contest/) - Australia 1 Townsville Graham Hobson 2 Say G’day Susie & Phil Splitter 3 Bundy Barramundi Brent Lillie 4 Rat Race Jay Hoad Band 5 Side By Side Wilbur Klein 6 Footprints In The Sand Alec Raymer / Johnny Kaye 7 Where Has My Australia Gone Terry Bennetts 8 The Granville Train Mark Cryle 9 Aussie
- [2007 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2007-contest/) - Australia 1 Shadows Of A Mate Dennis (Bluey) Matthews SA 2 October 12 At Bali Faye Trebilceaux QLD 3 Trilby Station Dave Verrall SA 4 Run Piggy Run Mick Wilson NSW 5 Forever Australia Free Kenneth Meadows NSW 6 Australian Spirit Steve Passfield NSW 7 Meet Me At John Cadmans Cottage Harold Hughes NSW 8
- [2006 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2006-contest/) - Australia 1 Beaconsfield Trevor Shard VIC 2 You’ve Gotta Love Australia Lachlan Davidson VIC 3 The Green And The Gold Phil Splitter / Susie Davies-Splitter VIC 4 Millfield Bridge Brian Stitt NSW 5 Down That Road Mistin Pugh / Jessie Che ACT 6 Brave Soldier Of Australia Sophie Jane Thomson WA 7 I’m Australian Jason
- [2005 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2005-contest/) - Blues / Rockabilly 1 My Own Two Feet Gerard O’Brien QLD 2 Man’s Woman Anni Piper / Allan Vander Linden NSW 3 Garage Sale Blues Luke Davies / Mark Griffiths VIC 4 He’s Mine Ronni Rae Rivers WA 5 Bitter Bones Adrian Miller / Malcolm McCallum SA 6 Cold Heart Peter Healy NSW 7 Come
- [2003 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2003-contest/) - Rock / Metal / Indie 1 Machines David Braid/Michael Mooney NSW 2 I Was There Nathan Tasker NSW 3 I’m Alive Patrick Creamer QLD 4 We’ve Come To Play Mark Crocker/Paul Tan VIC 5 Tin Can Hobo Wayne Stokes NSW 6 Mind Reader Pennie Christensen/Sasha Karcher SA 7 Final Destination Cameron Gregor/Phoenyx Jackson/Steve West NSW
- [2002 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2002-contest/) - Ausmusic / Youth 1 Fantasy Danielle Stefanetti WA 2 Life Mundane Sara Downs SA 3 Funky Sound Claire De Freitas TAS 4 Oblivion Sara Downs SA 5 Why You Sara Downs SA 6 Everything Maxine Kiss VIC 7 Walk’N Away Claire De Freitas TAS 8 Balls Like Steel Jo Kelly Stephenson VIC 9 Winter Air
- [2001 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2001-contest/) - Australia 1 Snowy Dean John O’Shaughnessy NSW 2 Country’s In Her Heart Lee-Ann Rose NSW 3 Seven Miiles From Sydney Keith Armitage NSW 4 Welcome To Australia Andrew Horabin WA 5 Pascoe River Andy Collins QLD 6 Bangalow Keith Armitage NSW 7 Let’s Hop Over To Kangaroo Island John Wilson VIC 8 Chifley’s Cafe Dave
- [2000 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2000-contest/) - 16 Years And Under 1 Existing Change Nicole Dagestino/Joseph Romeo WA 2 That’s A Lie C. DeFreitas TAS 3 What Would He Do Sarah McLennan NSW 4 Healthy Nation Alex Cook WA 5 Today’s Not The Day Alex Cook WA 6 Sad Sunny Day Emma Capone SA 7 Dreamt Paradise Nicole Dagestino/Joseph Romeo WA 8
- [1999 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/1999-contest/) - Pop 1 I Feel It’s Right Alf Tuohey 2 Little Bit Of Everything Merrilyn Simmons Rock 1 Disappear Janet Hay/Jennifer Herbig 2 Thai-Died David Jennings Ballad 1 Life Goes On Merrilyn Simmons 2 Pieces Of Me Jodie Moran Country 1 Holding Back Kris McGill 2 Red Sky Mark Smith Folk /
- [2015 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2015-contest-info/) - ASA National Songwriting Contest 2015 TOP 30 RESULTS The long-awaiting Top 30 Results of this year's Song Contest are now out, and listed below. Please note, the Top 10 will be revealed at the National Songwriting Awards in Sydney on Fri 4 Dec (see home page for details on tickets). Top 10 will be posted here
- [Thank You](https://www.asai.org.au/thank-you-2/)
- [2015 Top Ten List](https://www.asai.org.au/2015-top-ten-list/) - AUSTRALIA 1 While Women Wait Imogen Clark John Walsh NSW 2 Hippy Cowgirl Wendy Ford NSW 3 Gun Shearer Kathy Coleman NSW 4 Gypsy In My Heart John Williams NSW 5 Murray River Dreaming Glen Naylor Chris Wilson VIC 6 Aunty Tiny Tony English VIC 7 Country Footy Stewart Peters NSW 8 Through
- [Magazine Issue 121](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-121/)
- [Magazine Issue 120](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-120/)
- [Magazine Issue 119](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-119/)
- [Magazine Issue 118](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-118/)
- [Magazine Issue 107](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-107/)
- [Magazine Issue 108](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-108/)
- [Magazine Issue 109](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-109/)
- [Magazine Issue 110](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-110/)
- [Magazine Issue 111](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-111/)
- [Magazine Issue 112](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-112/)
- [Magazine Issue 113](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-113/)
- [Magazine Issue 114](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-114/)
- [Magazine Issue 115](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-115/)
- [Magazine Issue 116](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-116/)
- [Magazine Issue 117](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-117/)
- [2015 Photos](https://www.asai.org.au/2015-photos/)
- [Video](https://www.asai.org.au/video/)
- [2014 Photos](https://www.asai.org.au/2014-photos/)
- [2014 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2014-contest/) - The 2015 Australian Songwriting Contest will be launched in March, and open for approximately 8 weeks. Keep an eye on our hompage for instructions on how to enter around that time. CONGRATULATIONS to the TOP 10 in the 2014 Australian Songwriting Contest AUSTRALIA 1. My Outback Heartland - Lola Brinton & Trisha Roldan 2. Will
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- [Magazine Issue 106](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-106/)
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- [Magazine Issue 102](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-102/)
- [Magazine Issue 101](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-101/)
- [Magazine Issue 100](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-100/)
- [Magazine Issue 99](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-99/)
- [Magazine Issue 98](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-98/)
- [Magazine Issue 97](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-97/)
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- [Magazine Issue 95](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-95/)
- [Magazine Issue 94](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-94/)
- [Magazine Issue 93](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-93/)
- [Magazine Issue 92](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-92/)
- [Magazine Issue 91](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-91/)
- [Magazine Issue 90](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-90/)
- [Magazine Issue 89](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-89/)
- [Magazine Issue 88](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-88/)
- [Magazine Issue 87](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-87/)
- [Magazine Issue 86](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-86/)
- [Magazine Issue 85](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-85/)
- [Magazine Issue 84](https://www.asai.org.au/magazine-issue-84/)
- [News](https://www.asai.org.au/news/) - ASA News The ASA in recent years went through a very exciting transformation, from a committee setup to a more professional structure of a Board and a formal executive. We still operate as a non-profit organisation, but now have part-time office staff to help raise the level of service available to all members. The Board,
- [Playlist 1](https://www.asai.org.au/playlist-1/)
- [2012 Photos](https://www.asai.org.au/2012-photos/)
- [Entry Form](https://www.asai.org.au/entry-form/) - COMING SOON
- [2004 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2004-contest/) - COMING SOON
- [2012 Contest](https://www.asai.org.au/2012-contest/) - AUSTRALIA CATEGORY 1 Anzac Morning by Justin Linkins VIC 1 Dunedoo Station by Kathy Coleman NSW 3 Thomas Alfred Marshall by Michael King & Gavin Marshall VIC 4 In His Field Of Gold by Jennifer Hannam VIC 5 Dinky Di Aussie by Phil Splitter VIC 6 I’m Almost Home by Fiona Karamanlidis SA 7 Down
- [Dean](https://www.asai.org.au/dean/) - 2006 ASA Awards Gallery
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- [Links](https://www.asai.org.au/links/)
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- [2013 Photos](https://www.asai.org.au/2013-photos/)

## Products

- [Australian Songwriters Association Cap](https://www.asai.org.au/product/australian-songwriters-association-cap/) - Black Cap Embroidered ASA logo in White One size fits all
- [Australian Songwriters Association T-Shirt](https://www.asai.org.au/product/australian-songwriters-association-t-shirt/) - Round neck: Black cotton with screen-printed ASA logo. Sizes S to XXXXL
- [Australian Songwriters Association Polo Shirt](https://www.asai.org.au/product/australian-songwriters-association-polo-shirt/) - Polo: Black cotton with screen-printed ASA logo. Sizes S to XXXXL

## Events

- [Wax Lyrical - Lismore](https://www.asai.org.au/events/event/wax-lyrical-lismore/) - Wax Lyrical Songwriters Showcase is being held on the first Wednesday of every month at the Lismore City Bowling Club - 171A Molesworth Street Lismore with performers arriving from 6:45 pm for a 7:00 pm start. Club Phone Number: (02) 6621 5991
- [Wax Lyrical - Newcastle](https://www.asai.org.au/events/event/wax-lyrical-newcastle/) - Want to support our local musicians, or get up and play some of your own material? Sandy's Open Mic Nights are your weekly musical ritual! Hosted by Sandy Louise, 'Songwriters Sing' night kicks off with a featured artist, then opens the stage to anyone ready to share some tunes. Main Bar 7–10pm every Wednesday Performer
- [Wax Lyrical - Mornington Peninsula](https://www.asai.org.au/events/event/wax-lyrical-mornington-peninsula/) - The Australian Songwriters Association is thrilled to welcome Heidi Luckhurst as the new Regional Coordinator for Victoria! Throughout 2026, Heidi will be hosting monthly Wax Lyrical events across South & West Gippsland and the Mornington Peninsula, creating a vital hub for connection and creativity. Launch Event: Wax Lyrical on starts Thursday February 26th at The
- [Wax Lyrical - Grafton](https://www.asai.org.au/events/event/wax-lyrical-clarence-valley/) - Attention all song-writers! Join us from 7pm at Roches Family Hotel, Grafton on the first Wednesday of every month. You can enquire / secure a spot by emailing thr RC, Shannon Kae at the following email address skae82@gmail.com All genres welcome Gold coin donation appreciated (to cover costs) Perform your originals
- [Wax Lyrical - Hobart](https://www.asai.org.au/events/event/wax-lyrical-hobart/) - The Tasmanian Wax Lyrical will move to The Maypole Hotel, 191 New Town Road, New Town Hobart. with first event on Monday night 28 July 2025. 6pm -8.45 pm. We very much look forward to seeing you there soon.
- [Wax Lyrical - South East Queensland](https://www.asai.org.au/events/event/wax-lyrical-south-east-queensland/) - RC for SE Qld is Melissa Black . Her email address is and her contact number is: 0419283026. This event kicks off at Tumbulgum Hall 6.30 to 8.30pm. Corner of Riverside Drive and Government Road Tumbulgum. Looking forward to seeing you all there.
- [Wax Lyrical - Canberra](https://www.asai.org.au/events/event/wax-lyrical-act/) - We look forward to seeing you at Smith's Alternative Bookshop on the first Saturday of every month from 12-1pm.
- [Wax Lyrical - Sydney [Online]](https://www.asai.org.au/events/event/wax-lyrical-sydney-online/) - Last Sunday of each month: ASA Sydney On-line Wax Lyrical Time: 7:30-10pm AEST Russell Neal, ASA Sydney Regional Coordinator will be your host. All members and friends of the ASA, wherever you are located, are welcome to attend - it's FREE! Come on line and play your latest song, and listen to the work of
- [Wax Lyrical - Gold Coast QLD](https://www.asai.org.au/events/event/wax-lyrical-gold-coast-qld/) - To Be Announced
- [Wax Lyrical - Central Coast](https://www.asai.org.au/events/event/wax-lyrical-central-coast/) - Join us on the 3rd Monday of each month from 7pm at the luxurious and prestigious Magenta Golf & Country Club for a spectacular night of song. Paul Vella is your host and looks very much to your company at the next event. You can contact Paul on 0412105013
- [Wax Lyrical - Cairns QLD](https://www.asai.org.au/events/event/wax-lyrical-cairns-qld/) - Come and join us every second Thursday of the month at the vibey Elixir Music Bar in Cairns! We're looking forward to hearing you wax lyrical! If you have any questions, please contact us by one of the means below. Juliastarr@hotmail.com.au Phone: 0413 611043 or 0447 296282

## Categories

- [What's New](https://www.asai.org.au/category/whats-new/)
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## Venues

- [Elixir Music Bar](https://www.asai.org.au/events/venues/elixir-music-bar/)
- [Magenta Shores Golf & Country Club](https://www.asai.org.au/events/venues/magenta-shores-golf-country-club/)
- [Tumbulgum Hall](https://www.asai.org.au/events/venues/tumbulgum-hall/)
- [Smith's Alternative Bookshop](https://www.asai.org.au/events/venues/smiths-alternative-bookshop/)
- [ZOOM Meeting](https://www.asai.org.au/events/venues/zoom-meeting/)
- [Roches Family Hotel](https://www.asai.org.au/events/venues/roches-hotel/)
- [The Maypole Hotel](https://www.asai.org.au/events/venues/the-maypole-hotel/)
- [Newcastle United Sports Club](https://www.asai.org.au/events/venues/nsw-united-sports-club/)
- [The Pig & Whistle Shed Theatre](https://www.asai.org.au/events/venues/the-pig-whistle-shed-theatre/)
- [Lismore City Bowling and Recreation Club](https://www.asai.org.au/events/venues/lismore-city-bowling-and-recreation-club/)

## Categories

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## Product categories

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## Link Library Categories

- [Sponsors and Advertisers](https://www.asai.org.au/?link_library_category=sponsors-and-advertisers) - ASAI Sponsors and Advertisers LInks
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