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Whānau throughout Aotearoa can, once again, showcase their songwriting and performance skills by entering the E Tū Whānau Song Competition.

The 2024 E Tū Whānau Song Competition is now open via the E Tū Whānau website. Entry to the competition closes on Friday 14th June.

Entrants are asked to compose an original song inspired by the theme “My whānau my future” and enter a video of their song being performed (or images with audio if preferred).

Entries will be judged by renowned, award-winning musicians Maisey Rika, Pere Wihongi and Tawaroa Kawana.

There are two entry categories: Rangatahi [18 years and under] and Open Entry [19 years and over]. Prizes for each category are: 1st $2500, 2nd $1000, 3rd $500, and Highly Commended $250.

In addition, whānau will be able to vote online for the People’s Choice Award from Monday 17th to Friday 21st June. The entry with the most votes overall will be awarded a prize of $1500. Voters also go into a draw to win a $150 gift card.

All competition winners will be announced on Friday 28th June at noon via the E Tū Whānau Facebook page.

This is the sixth time the E Tū Whānau Song Competition is being run by Māori Media Network in conjunction with iwi radio and E Tū Whānau.

“The theme of this year’s song competition speaks to the manawa, the heart of the E Tū Whānau kaupapa – te mana kaha o te whānau – the strength and power of the whānau,” says E Tū Whānau Kaiwhakahaere, Heni Turner.

“At E Tū Whānau, we see the strength and power of whānau demonstrated every day through the mahi of the community groups we support. We’re all working together for a prosperous, violence-free future for everyone. Now that’s something to sing about!”

Teresa McGregor of Māori Media Network says the E Tū Whānau Song Competition is for everyone:

“This is a national song competition which gives everyone – young and old – the opportunity to express their aroha and hope for the future of their whānau, and in their own unique ways, through the language of music.

In the past we’ve received entries from individuals, bands and whānau groups, as well as kohanga reo and kura, churches and clubs, even kapa haka rōpu. So, it’s open to anyone and everyone who wants to enter. With the amazing cash prizes we’re hoping to get lots of entries.”

Entrants are encouraged to read the competition info and rules first before entering. Once approved, entries can be viewed in the competition gallery.

E Tū Whānau – Working together for a violence-free future – Te mana kaha o te whānau.

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