# Event Details

- **Event Name**: The Songwriting Prize 2026: Bendigo Final | Golden Vine Hotel
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm (+10:00)
- **Event Description**: Australia’s largest live performance songwriting competition is evolving.

After ten incredible years, we are entering The Next Chapter. To better support our artists, we’ve shifted our focus from a single national event to 10 massive Regional Finals. We are bringing the industry, the spotlight, and the prizes directly to your community.

This isn't just a competition—it’s the pinnacle of the season for Bendigo.

THE EVENT
Presented by the award-winning mental health music charity Listen Up Music, The Songwriting Prize is a vibrant community where songwriters share deeply personal stories. This year, our finalists have crafted original works centered around the evocative theme: "The Next Chapter."

Join us for an unforgettable evening where you’ll hear the stories behind the songs and witness some of the finest songwriting talent Bendigo has to offer.

THE STAKES
The Lineup: Dan Duggan, The Darlings Family Trust, Isaac Staines, Jeremy Beggs, Kimberly Jane, Natasha Mills, Sasha Bronshtein, Soulty, and Steffii. 

The Judges: A live panel of esteemed industry experts will provide professional feedback on every performance.

The Prize: Finalists will compete for the title of Bendigo Winner, sharing in a massive national prize pool of over $65k.

WHY ATTEND?
You aren’t just coming for a gig; you’re supporting the future of Australian music and the mental health of the creators behind it. Experience powerful, introspective narratives and discover your new favorite artist in an intimate, live setting.

The minds in music matter.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bendigo/the-songwriting-prize-2026-bendigo-final-golden-vine-hotel/200030200974957
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, art, contests, nonprofit, charities, mental-health
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 20

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bendigo
- **state**: VI
- **country**: Australia
- **location**: Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo
- **lat**: -36.766507223425
- **long**: 144.2748210001
- **full address**: Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 33 Myrtle St, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia, Bendigo

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is The Songwriting Prize 2026: Bendigo Final | Golden Vine Hotel being held?
  - **A:** The Songwriting Prize 2026: Bendigo Final | Golden Vine Hotel takes place on Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Fri, 04 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm at Golden Vine Hotel Bendigo, 33 Myrtle St, Bendigo VIC 3550, Australia, Bendigo.
- **Q**: Who is organizing The Songwriting Prize 2026: Bendigo Final | Golden Vine Hotel?
  - **A:** The Songwriting Prize 2026: Bendigo Final | Golden Vine Hotel is organized by Listen Up Music.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** The Songwriting Prize 2026: Bendigo Final | Golden Vine Hotel 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 Bendigo, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If The Songwriting Prize 2026: Bendigo Final | Golden Vine Hotel sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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