15/05/2026
🎶 Entries are now open for the 2026 Diana Torossian Emerging Songwriter Award!
Di Torossian was a beloved supporter and mentor of the Australian Songwriters Conference from our very first event in 2008. This award, established in her memory by DNA (David Musumeci & Anthony Egizii), Andrew Lowden, and David Rosenberg, is a beautiful reflection of the passion she had for Australian songwriting talent.
✨ FIRST PRIZE — valued at over $23,000
Five songwriting sessions + five mentoring sessions with some of Australia's leading industry names, plus $3,000 cash.
✨ SECOND PRIZE — valued at $6,000
A 12-month, one-on-one Music Career Coaching program with ASC's founder/CEO, Lisa Butler.
The award is open to APRA AMCOS members based in Australia who are committed to a songwriting career and have begun building a commercial body of work.
📅 Entries close: Monday 15 June 2026 at 5:30 PM AEST
📅 Winners announced: Wednesday 29 July 2026
Don't miss this incredible opportunity. Enter now 👇
https://www.apraamcos.com.au/about/supporting-the-industry/competitions/diana-torossian-emerging-songwriter-award
Prize of $5,000 cash and $20,000 worth of mentoring sessions with industry leaders
