Harmony Day Songwriting Competition

Songwriting
Competition

THEME:   HARMONY – STRONGER TOGETHER
ENTRIES CLOSE:   15 April 2026
SPECIFICATIONS:  An original 2 minute song about the theme. Write your own tune or use one of these two tunes provided: Tune 1 | Tune 2

WHO CAN ENTER? The Harmony Day Songwriting Competition is open to school students in all schools across Australia. Entries are based on the student’s school year for 2026.

PRIZES will be awarded for the winners in the following sections of the competition. Each section winner will receive $250:
Note:  Foundation Year in Australia is equivalent to the first year of schooling.
Kindy – NSW ACT;  Prep – QLD, VIC, TAS;  Reception – SA;  Pre-Primary – WA ;  Transition – NT

    • Junior section 1: Years Foundation – 3
    • Junior section 2: Years 4 – 6
    • Senior section 1: Years 7 – 9
    • Senior section 2: Years 10 – 12

An entry may be made by an individual student or a group of students. In the case of multiple students’ entries the highest class of the students entering will be used for judging purposes.

NOTE: When filling out the entry form below, if you cannot find your school’s name in the dropdown menu, select “Not Listed”, and you will be asked to input your school’s details.
By submitting this form, you agree to the Terms and Conditions of the Harmony Day Competitions.

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