Songwriting awards showcase final - promoting new talent and outstanding young songwriters

This year's showcase final of the Songwriting Awards is taking place on the 20 January 2011 from 8pm. Six performers will compete at The Bedford, Balham to win £5000 in front of a high-profile panel. The panel includes: Alison Clarkson (aka Betty Boo), David Arnold, Ally McErlaine, Shelly Poole, Tony Moore, and David Stark. Each judge has had a great impact on the music business for many years, in either writing, producing or performing. The performers will have the opportunity to play two songs for the judges before the winner is chosen. Previous winners include The Wombats, Fables, Katie Doherty and Alex Lipinski.

This year's short-listed performers are all promising singer-songwriters who are currently studying on music courses. The candidates are:

Eyes For Gertrude from The University College Falmouth
Selena Mastroianni from The Institute
Daniel Bryer from The University of Gloucestershire
Ben Whelan from Leeds Metropolitan University
De'Borah Powell from The Brighton Institute of Modern Music
Dan Croll from The Liverpool institute for Performing Arts

Visit the events page listing to find out all the details for the showcase final.

The winner will receive prize money to aid their songwriting career, and all finalists will be given the opportunity to attend two courses organised by the Musicians Union (MU). They will also have the priviledge of meeting their MU representative to receive career guidance. Entrance to this event is by guest list only. Please contact the communications team on 020 7239 9114 or email communications@helpmusicians.org.uk.

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