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INFORMATION FOR HEAD TEACHERS, MUSIC & ENGLISH TEACHERS
THE LEADING SONGWRITING COMPETITION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WORLDWIDE
Entry period is the 1st February to 31st March 2026.
We believe that songwriting is extremely beneficial to young people and would love you to encourage your pupils aged 8-22 who love singing, music, composing, producing and writing to get their original songs ready to enter The Young Songwriter 2024 competition and be part of our vibrant community. It’s an inspiring, unique goal for all musical & creative pupils!
SAYS26 has 7 categories for young people worldwide: UK/Ireland 8-12 year olds, UK/Ireland 13-15 year olds, UK/Ireland 16-18 year olds, UK/Ireland 19-22 year olds, International 8-12 year olds, International 13-18 year olds International 19-22 year olds.
See below some songwriting guides and resources.
PAST YOUNG SONGWRITER FINALISTS
Being a self confessed bedroom musician the Young Songwriter competition has given me the opportunity to take my songs into the real world.
It encourages young people to believe in themselves.
The Young Songwriter Competition is a great way to generate excitement and interest around songwriting in school. It allows young people who make their own music to have their songs heard and appreciated – and to hear songs made by other like-minded musicians. It’s also a great way for young songwriters to build their networks and find collaborators. The showcase performance is always inspiring, and the trips to the Young Songwriter workshops at YouTube space have been aspirational. Thank you, Song Academy!
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