The 46th National Songwriting Awards

A gala event run by Australian Songwriters Association (ASA) to honour top Aussie songwriters & Australian Songwriting Contest 2026 entrants The Australian Songwriters Association (ASA) invites you to attend the Canterbury-Hurlstone Park RSL Club for a night filled with incredible music and talented songwriters. The Top 10 from each Category in the 2026 Australian Songwriting Contest will be unveiled, with the songwriters saluted on stage and all the winning songs presented live. The incredible John Williamson will provide an up-close and personal performance as he is inducted into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame, an important moment to witness as it will be well-remembered in the annuls of the Australian music industry. A Special Guest Artist will also be interviewed by music journalist Bernie Howitt, who has a talent for pulling priceless wisdom and stories from those he sits with on stage. In a room reknown for its wonderful sound and lighting production, you will be able to enjoy wonderful hospitality with food and drinks all night, and the company of elite music industry personnel, including celebrity presenters. This glittering event exists to provide a huge celebration of the art of songwriting, and of the original songwriters amoungst us, who passionately keep on keeping on. It's a night for all music lovers, and lots of fun, so dress up in your sharpest (hot pink is the theme, but it's not obligatory!). GET YOUR TICKETS NOW, and we look forward to seeing your face, in the place! SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS The ASA is sustained by a vital group of Major Sponsors, whose patronage of the arts is to be acknowledged and applauded. They are: Creative Australia, APRA, PPCA, Holman Barnes Group, Pro Wrestling Australia and The Chrysanthy and Tessa Mallos Memorial Award. Prize Sponsors are also highly valued. Please support them all!