We are excited to announce that the Australian Children’s Music Foundation will launch its 2026 National Songwriting Competition (NSC) on May 5th. It is Australia’s largest free songwriting competion for school-aged children, the NSC is a vital vocational launch pad. We are grateful and honored to also announce our sponsors and partners for the competition and thank them for their belief in this initiative and supporting young songwriters across Australia @apraamcos@weareampal@australianinstituteofmusic@gosongmakers .
We cannot wait to hear all your entries. Click to the link in our bio to enter and to donate to the ACMF.
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🥁Drum roll please… entries are now OPEN for the 2026 ACMF National Songwriting Competition!
Young songwriters from Kindergarten to Year 12, it’s time to share your original music with the world!🎸 You can write solo or get the whole school involved and write a song together - whatever your idea is, we want to hear it!
With over $30,000 in prizes to be won, this is the perfect opportunity for children across Australia to showcase their creativity, be celebrated, and win amazing prizes — all through the power of original songwriting🎶✍️
Learn more and submit your song at the link in our bio! ➡️
A huge thank you to our amazing 2026 sponsors:
@apraamcos@gosongmakers@weareampal@australianinstituteofmusic
#ACMF #NationalSongwritingCompetition #YoungSongwriters #AustralianMusic
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Thank you to @futuregeninvest for the invitation to participate in the Future Generation Shareholder Presentation last week at The Fullerton Hotel. It was a great opportunity to meet so many passionate shareholders and discuss the work we do at the ACMF.
We are so proud to be a Telethon Beneficiary in 2026. Last week we sat with 147 other beneficiaries who collectively are improving the lives of sick, vulnerable and disadvantaged children in WA. Thank you @telethon7 for all your support of the Australian Children’s Music Foundation. Thanks to your funding we are able to deliver long term music education to children who would otherwise miss out. From Geraldton to Broome and more we are changing young lives through the power of music.
Recently the ACMF was honored to particpate in a Ministerial Roundtable with the Federal Minister for Education, @jasonclaremp . We were encouraged by the active interest of Minister Jason Clare. The Minister was highly engaged throughout the season, asking insightful questions and showing genuine interest in how we can bridge the gap in access for children across the country. Thank you to @susantemplemanmp and advisor @guy.betts for your passion and understanding of the value of music education and to Music Education: Right From The Start for your investment in this important advocacy work.
Sometimes a smile can say more than a thousand words!!!’ These are a few of the students, parents and teachers who participate in our ACMF music programs. A huge thank you to our friends @frontiertouring and @teddysphotos for your support and providing tickets to Ed Sheeran concerts to our ACMF family across Australia - making dreams came true for so many of them who have never been to a concert before. We are so grateful to have partners who understand that music education matters 🙏.@denisedsylva
What a way to start the week!!!!
A huge thank you to the team @thisisflowagency for visiting @laperousep.school and joining in our dynamic music class with @bachinthedark our incredible ACMF music teacher. They joined in all the music lessons and we were grateful they were able to join us and see first hand how music can change young lives. Thank you for all your support of the work we do. @unltdanz
“I put a Facebook call out and ended up with 12 violins” says Matt Zarb our ACMF teacher at Upper Lansdowne School. What a treat it has been for these enthusiastic young students who are now in an ensemble and learning how to play the violin on top of the music program the ACMF delivers each week to the school. “It’s really bringing everyone together as music does” Matt observes. “The school is so proactive and supportive of all we bring to them”.
A huge thank you to the incredible cast of @mjthemusicalau for taking the time to visit the students at Dinjerra Public School in Melbourne where the ACMF runs a music program. It is a moment the students and teachers will never forget. The cast taught the students some fabulous dance moves, and they all sang several of the shows incredible hits. A big shout out also to @michaelcasselgroup for your ongoing support via bucket donations at the shows and for all your passion in making this happen we are truly grateful. Together we are creating memories and providing vital music education to children who would otherwise miss out.
Part 7: Music veteran Don Spencer OAM has spent decades as the soundtrack to Australian childhoods. At 88, he remains laser-focused on his mission with the Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF): ensuring every child has access to the magic of music.
In this special segment from A Current Affair, we go behind the scenes of the National Songwriting Competition. Don is joined by fellow judge and Australian icon Justine Clarke, alongside former winner turned judge Bailey Pickles, to celebrate the incredible talent of the next generation.
Featured in this story: ⭐ Lucy Beveridge – APRA AMCOS “Young Songwriter of the Year” (Overall Winner 2024) ⭐ Zella Benko – Year 5-6 2025 Category Winner (Song: “Dear August”) ⭐ Bailey Pickles – Former winner turned Judge & Professional Composer ⭐ Justine Clarke – Entertainer and ACMF Ambassador
With 2 out of 3 Australian children currently missing out on specialized music education, the ACMF’s work in schools, hospitals, and youth justice centers is more vital than ever.
🎶 Because every child deserves the chance to make music.
🔗 Learn more about ACMF & donate: .au
#MusicEducation #EveryChildDeservesMusic #ACMF #AustralianMusic #YoungSongwriters
Part 6: Music veteran Don Spencer OAM has spent decades as the soundtrack to Australian childhoods. At 88, he remains laser-focused on his mission with the Australian Children’s Music Foundation (ACMF): ensuring every child has access to the magic of music.
In this special segment from A Current Affair, we go behind the scenes of the National Songwriting Competition. Don is joined by fellow judge and Australian icon Justine Clarke, alongside former winner turned judge Bailey Pickles, to celebrate the incredible talent of the next generation.
Featured in this story: ⭐ Lucy Beveridge – APRA AMCOS “Young Songwriter of the Year” (Overall Winner 2024) ⭐ Zella Benko – Year 5-6 2025 Category Winner (Song: “Dear August”) ⭐ Bailey Pickles – Former winner turned Judge & Professional Composer ⭐ Justine Clarke – Entertainer and ACMF Ambassador
With 2 out of 3 Australian children currently missing out on specialized music education, the ACMF’s work in schools, hospitals, and youth justice centers is more vital than ever.
🎶 Because every child deserves the chance to make music.
🔗 Learn more about ACMF & donate: .au @zellabenkomusic@lucybeveridgemusic
#MusicEducation #EveryChildDeservesMusic #ACMF #AustralianMusic #YoungSongwriters
