Entry to the fifth annual E Tū Whānau Song Competition 2020 is now open!
The competition is being run online via the E Tū Whānau Facebook page in conjunction with the network of 21 Māori Radio Stations throughout New Zealand.
Entrants are asked to enter original songs inspiring positive change and incorporating at least one of E Tū Whānau six values (Aroha, Whanaungatanga, Whakapapa, Mana/Manaaki, Kōrero Awhi, Tikanga). Entry closes on Sunday 18th October 2020 at noon.
There are two entry categories and prizes will be awarded by judging. Judges will be announced in due course.
· OPEN ENTRY [Any age] – Cash Prizes – 1st $5000, 2nd $2000, 3rd $1500
· RANGATAHI [16 years and under] – Gift cards – 1st $750, 2nd $500, 3rd $250
Rangatahi entries will also be automatically entered into the Open Entry category.
Ann Dysart, Kaiwhakahaere for E Tū Whānau, encourages everyone to have a go.
“This is an opportunity for our talented songwriters to share their ideas and experiences of the E Tu Whanau values through song. They are values that people know and live every day. We have had so many creative, moving and insightful songs over the four years we have run the competition.
“As we all face the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic together, we need mana manaaki, aroha and korero awhi more than ever before. All our values help us navigate this new world.”
Competition organiser Teresa McGregor of Māori Media Network says there’s room for everyone in this competition.
“It’s an awesome kaupapa and there’s great cash prizes to be won. Last year we received a record number of entries, not only from individuals and bands, but also whānau and kura groups.”
Entrants are encouraged to read the competition info and rules first before entering. Once approved, entries will be able to be viewed in the competition gallery.
E Tū Whānau is a movement for positive change encouraging New Zealanders from all communities to reject unacceptable levels of violence in Aotearoa by nurturing and celebrating the things that make whānau strong. No matter how big or small, we can all make a difference and be responsible for creating positive change.