# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Regional Songwriting Contest 2026 
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Want to come and watch and support amazing local talent? The 2026 Finalist Showcase of the Regional Songwriting Contest is now on sale. 

Experience the next wave of local talent as our competition finalists hit the stage with their brand-new original songs. Each performance is amplified by a top-tier band of local musicians, bringing depth, energy, and serious vibe to every moment.

Don’t miss this celebration of creativity, community, and the thrill of live music. Grab your friends, lock in your tickets, and meet us in the Showroom for an unforgettable night!

Want to Enter your own song? Find out more. 

The Regional Songwriting Contest is an opportunity for songwriters from across the Central West and surrounding regions to share their original music on a professional stage.

Open to emerging and established songwriters alike, the contest celebrates original voices, storytelling, and the diversity of music being created in our region. Finalists will be selected to perform their songs live at BMEC, supported by professional musicians and technical production, giving artists the chance to present their work in a high-quality performance environment.

The contest is designed to nurture local talent, build confidence, and create meaningful pathways for regional artists to develop and showcase their work. Whether you write folk, pop, country, rock, or something entirely your own, BMEC encourages you to apply and be part of a vibrant celebration of regional creativity.

Entries are not yet open however the key dates are below:

Key Dates:

Friday 15th May 2026 – Entries Open

Friday 10th July 2026 @ 11:59pm Entries Closed

Monday 20th July 2026 Finalists Announced

Saturday 22nd August 2026 Rehearsal and Regional Songwriting Contest Top 12 Finalists in the BMEC Showroom.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bathurst/regional-songwriting-contest-2026/200030295187206
- **Event Categories**: music, contests, entertainment, live-music, art, pop, storytelling
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 22

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bathurst
- **state**: NS
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2795
- **lat**: -33.41884
- **long**: 149.57886
- **full address**: 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2795

## Event gallery

- **Alt text**: Regional Songwriting Contest 2026
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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Regional Songwriting Contest 2026  being held?
  - **A:** Regional Songwriting Contest 2026  takes place on Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sat, 22 Aug, 2026 at 07:00 pm at 105 William Street, Bathurst, NSW, Australia, New South Wales 2795.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Regional Songwriting Contest 2026 ?
  - **A:** Regional Songwriting Contest 2026  is organized by Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre - BMEC.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Regional Songwriting Contest 2026  is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bathurst, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Regional Songwriting Contest 2026  sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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