Eskimo Joe frontman Kav Temperley is one of 12 songwriters shortlisted for the first Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition.
A panel of judges including Jenny Morris, Tim Finn and Iva Davies selected the final 12 from more than 3000 entries.The Vanda & Young Songwriting Competition was open to new and established songwriters. Proceeds from the song entry fee will go to Nordoff-Robbins Music Therapy.
The winner will receive a $50,000 prize package which includes $20000 cash and a songwriting mentorship with hit songwriting legend Paul Williams.
The top 12 are:
?? Candice Casagrande, New South Wales, Australia
?? Jess Chalker, New South Wales, Australia
?? Marc Collis, Victoria, Australia
?? Matt Corby, New South Wales, Australia
?? Brian Eichenberger, USA
?? Caitlin Harnett, New South Wales, Australia
?? Julie Kember, New South Wales, Australia
?? Nicola Lester, Victoria, Australia
?? Yasmine Tavakoli, South Australia, Australia
?? Kav Temperley, West Australia, Australia
?? Megan Washington, Victoria, Australia
?? Hayla Weisz, Israel
The winner will be announced on December 12.
