It’s so easy to enter The Young Songwriter 2025 competition!

It takes about 5 minutes to complete this short entry form.  One form for each song you enter.

You’ll need your lyrics plus your audio recording (either an mp3 audio file or a SoundCloud link of your song).  If you’re providing an mp3 file, please make sure your audio file is titled ‘your song title_your name’.

Each song entry costs £15 to cover administration & judging costs.

We’re looking forward to you being part of our vibrant community of young songwriters around the world.

    Name/Names in group/Band name*

    Title of song entry*

    Song Theme*

    Age at entry time*

    Age Group*
    8-12 years old13-15 years old16-18 years old19-22 years old

    Gender*
    GirlBoyPrefer not to sayPrefer to say more

    Gender: I Identify as (if you've ticked the 'Prefer to say more' box)

    School/College/University*

    Name of Parent (choose one to represent a group/band. If you are aged 19-22 put your name)*

    Parent's email address (if you are aged 19-22 put your email address)*

    Mobile/Telephone*

    Instagram name (if you have one)

    Type of Entry*
    UK & IrelandInternational

    Closest City to you*

    Inspiration for the song*

    Song Lyrics*

    Are you singing the vocals?*
    YesNo

    Instrumentation in song*

    What help have you had in the production of your song?*

    Upload Options
    Option 1 Please name your mp3 file 'songtitle_yourname'. Upload your song’s audio recording (in MP3 format) now. The Song Academy team will add your song to our competition playlist. Maximum file size is 10mB.
    Option 2 If you have a Soundcloud account (or want to create one for free), via Soundcloud, message Song Academy with your song's audio recording, including song title & your name – we’ll add it to our competition playlist).

    Choose how to upload your song*
    Option 1 - MP3 formatOption 2 - via Soundcloud

    Upload your song*

    Soundcloud account name*

    Which parts of the songwriting process would you like to develop most? (choose two options)*
    LyricsMelodiesChords & instrumentationProductionRecording

    Where did you hear about this competition?*
    Entered last yearSong Academy emailMusic teacherInstagramFacebookTikTokOther social platformInternet searchFriend/family recommendedemail from a company announcing SAYS25

    In submitting this entry I confirm that the entry is my own original work and agree to abide by the Rules of the competition*

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