| The PULS POLONII CULTURAL FOUNDATION along with the Polish Consulate in Sydney and the National Kosciuszko Park in Jindabyne announces a new music & poetry competition for people OVER 25, promoting the following topics:
1. General Tadeusz Kosciuszko and his significance for the Australian Heritage
2. Sir Paul Edmund Strzelecki and his legacy
3. Stanislaw Blum, Snowy Hydro engineer, and Benefactor of the Blum Foundation
4. Mt Kosciuszko and the Snowy Mountains
5. Migrant Workers of the Snowy Hydro Scheme
Competition entries can be submitted in English or Polish, or mixed. The following forms will be accepted: songs, prose or poetry, lyrics or musical compositions inspired by, or relevant to, the subject matter listed above.
PRIZES:
The following prizes will be awarded.
Ist prize for either a song or musical composition $1,000
2nd prize $550
3rd prize $300
Ist prize for poetry or lyrics to a song $800
2nd prize $350
3rd prize $100
Sponsors may also provide special awards or prizes, and should discuss their proposals with the organisers.
Special information packages on the above subjects are provided in the Polish-Australian internet magazine "Puls Polonii".
Entries should be submitted by 30th January 2008.
Competition results will be announced in March 2008.
The Special Award Ceremony will be held on 19th & 20th April 2008 during “Mound and Mt Kosciuszko Festival 2008”, as part of a Special Concert highlighing the premier public performances of the winners.
The winner and the best texts will be published in Polish and Australian media. Organisers reserve the rights to publish and promote the material which is the purpose of the competition.
The make-up of the jury will be announced soon.
Entries should be sent to: Cultural Foundation of Puls Polonii, 33 Valley View Cres. EPPING North NSW 2121
by 30th January 2008.
INFO: Ernestyna@pulspolonii.com phone 02 9617 1797
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