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Regional Arts Development Central West NSW

2026 Regional Songwriting Contest Finalists

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Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre received 22 entries for the annual competition.

“We were blown away by the quality, creativity and calibre of our regional talent. Choosing our finalists was no easy task – but after much deliberation, we’re excited to reveal our Top 14!” they announced.

Join them Saturday 22 August a the finalists take to the stage to perform their original songs live. It’s set to be a spectacular evening celebrating local talent.

The Regional Songwriting Contest is all about nurturing local talent, building confidence, and creating meaningful opportunities for regional artists to develop, perform and share their original music.

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Aaron Mason

Arabella Gilbert

Barry Dean

Ben Mcclenahan

Bronwyn Leal

Deih Hudson

Graeme Bell

Jaime Charlton

Marijke McLoughlan

Marisa Dial

Michael Loos (Mooks)

Mo McMorrow

Nate Boylan

Robbie Tyler

May be an image of text that says "THE 2026 REGIONAL SONGWRITING CONTEST FINALISTS Aaron Mason Arabella Gilbert Barry Dean Ben Mcclenahan Jaime Charlton Marijke McLoughla Marisa Dial Bronwyr Leal Michael Loos (Mooks Deih Hudson Mo McMorrow Graeme Bell Nate Boylan Robbie Tyler REGIONAL SONGWRITING RITING CONTEST 99.3K ROCK Te WEST BMEC LOCALSTAGES LOCAL STAGES LISTEN LIVE SATURDAY AUGUST 22-7PM 7PM 22"

IMAGE: last year’s performers / BMEC.