The 2023 judging panel of music industry experts met at Universal Music Australia’s head office in Sydney and reviewed over 70 songs that were shortlisted from 900 submissions, nationally. Judges assessed various aspects of each song including the lyrics, melody, structure, and originality. The quality and calibre of each song entry astounded the judges, and the discussions and deliberations had were a true testament to this. Thank you all for your entries – the final decisions were difficult and close!
The winners of the National Songwriting Competition 2023 are: