Applicants will be required to upload a video of themselves performing an original song on any instrument to the website www.shurecreativeaward.com, which will be live beginning 30 May. All entries will be judged by the general public and a panel of experts. Tunstall will pick the final winners.
The winner will have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to professionally develop his or her musical talent and skills, including the opportunity to perform in live showcase events in London, by receiving a free scholarship for the Institute's one-year Higher Diploma course in London, which will commence in October 2008.
Two runners-up will receive the opportunity to attend the same course at a discounted cost and prizes from the competition sponsors.
"It's important that the art of songwriting is respected just as much as the ability to perform and play on stage," said Tunstall about the competition. "It's about time there was a competitive platform for young songwriters to win the chance to spend a year honing their craft. It's a great opportunity."
(Jim Evans)
