In its 13th year The Young Songwriter 2023 (SAYS23) competition is the world’s leading songwriting competition for young aspiring songwriters, aged 8-18 (under 19 years), to get their songs heard by leaders in the industry & connect to a talented community of young songwriters aged 8-18 across the world – both aspiring young songwriters who already have some experience, and those writing their first song!  We are uplifting and empowering songwriters/creatives of the future.

This year’s competition attracted over 800 high quality entries from aspiring young songwriters aged 8-18 across the world, both experienced young songwriters and those who’ve written their first song.

SAYS23 Star Judges include Fraser T Smith, Amy Wadge, Calum Scott, Plested, Miranda Cooper, GRACEY, Eg White, Jimmy Napes, Emily Phillips, Hannah V, Sodajerker, Sacha Skarbek, Dan Gillespie Sells, Janet Devlin & Simon Aldred.

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Next opportunity for young songwriters aged 11-18 is joining our residential Summer songwriting camp from 9th to 12th August 2023.  All information is at www.songacademy.co.uk

The Young Songwriter 2023 Competition - UK/Ireland 13-15 year olds

I think i lost my rhythm - Maria

This is the Song Academy song! Written by the Song Academy Team.  We want all young people to 'Sing It Out!' 

Founded 13 years ago, Song Academy was built for young creators aged 8-18. Our mission is to help every child, from all backgrounds, find their voice and find their tribe, through writing their own original songs at a formative time of their life. Our unique focus on the craft of songwriting, creating lyrics and music, enables young people to express themselves powerfully and be heard. Song Academy nurtures the next generation of creative leaders (young writers, artists, musicians, producers & creative thinkers) who will be shaping the future. We run songwriting clubs, holiday workshops, song feedback reports, birthday parties, bespoke songwriting sessions and The Young Songwriter competition.

What difference is Song Academy making? Song Academy is a force for good, nurturing the next generation of creative leaders. Inspiring young people to express themselves and share their songs is having a positive impact on their well-being, self-belief, self-esteem, confidence, creativity, social skills and motivation to achieve their full potential.

Sing It Out

Desire - Sam Dunne

London By Oregon

Lullaby by Thommy And Martha Bailey Vine

Trying - Bella Ross

Reason To Stay - Kallea McKee

Central Line to town - Mia Wilks

My Life - Kaysan

Lazy - Sophie Feriani

Fourteen

The Song Academy residential songwriting camp is an immersive & motivational experience for talented young songwriters aged 11-18.

Here are some of the songs recorded during the 4 days.  

Our young songwriters explored everything from creative lyric writing, chords, melody and harmony improvisation, to song production & recording, with plenty of time for entertainment in between with open songwriter nights, choir, VIP guest performers & speakers and a showcase at the end of camp...plus chill out time with volleyball, badminton and arts & crafts.
#FindYourVoice #FindYourTribe

Good Girl Bad (demo) - Lara, Georgie & Vershanti

J. Cole - Rise And Shine

Did I? By I Eve

The platform for young songwriters. Check out our song feedback service, summer camps, holiday workshops/clubs, mentoring programme and The Young Songwriter competition. Express yourself & get your songs heard.

Central Line to town - Mia Wilks

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