"I am extremely honoured that the Nordoff Robbins songwriting prize is to be named after George Young and myself. Anything we can do to encourage good songwriting, and support such a worthwhile cause is a positive thing.

Harry Vanda

"Writing a song can be a tough business, and while true it can take no more than five minutes, a songwriter can often work on a song for weeks, months or even years before they consider the song finished. This competition and the prizes on offer provide an opportunity to make it all worthwhile."

George Young

Judges

2011 Judges

• Eric Chapus
• Iain Shedden
• John Watson
• Roma Waterman
• Rai Thistlethwayte
• Mark Atkins
• Josh Pyke
• Amanda Brown
• Julian Hamilton
• Brendan Gallagher
• Charles Fisher
• Jenny Morris
• Kate Miller-Heidke
• Les Gock
• Jonathan Zwartz
• Cath Haridy
• Simon Moor (Kobalt Music Publishing)

International Judges

• Pat Pattison (Berklee College of Music, Boston)

2009 Judges

• Jenny Morris
• Tim Finn
• Iva Davies
• Simon Moor (Sony/ATV)
• Chit Chat (Channel V)
• Rai Thistlethwayte
• Josh Pyke
• Les Gock
• Charles Fisher
• Eric McCusker
• Iain Shedden (The Australian)
• Andy Bull (Gibson Guitars Endorsee)

{Contact us?}

Got a question, give us a call or send an an email:
Phone: +61 2 9935 7878
Email: entries@VandaYoungSongComp.com

{About Nordoff-Robbins}

Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia was founded in 1984 to promote and develop the understanding, training and practice of creative music therapy. The therapists work with children and adults, utilising music’s interactive and participatory nature as an agent for change and healing.

All proceeds from the Vanda & Young Song Competition will go to support the valuable work done by Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy Australia.

For more information please visit, www.nordoff-robbins.com.au