The Maldon Minstrel Award is a special event for budding singer-songwriters to demonstrate their ability to tell a story with their own music in a purely acoustic venue.
Judging is by live performance in a Sunday morning concert. Entrants will have 10 minutes to demonstrate their writing and performing skills to the judges.
More than one song is expected to be presented, although this is not obligatory. All songs must be original and written by the performer. Lyric sheets are not required and there is no entry fee.
The winner will receive the Maldon Minstrel Award prize plaque, and a guaranteed gig at the following years festival.
Contest coordinators: Dave Miller and Lyn Kirby.
How to Enter
Entry is at the Festival office from 9:30am on the Saturday of the festival and only the first ten entries will be accepted. No entries will be accepted prior to that time.
Previous Winners:
2022 – Anita Hensen
2019 – Allegra Dunning
2018 – Kira Janowsky
2017 – Luke Robinson
2016 – Garry Hayes
2015 – Tina Nabb
2014 – Sadie Mustoe
2013 – Lauren Lee Williams
2012 – Lloyd Dodsworth
2011 – Tim Woods
2010 – Sam Qualtrough
2009 – Sarah Wilkinson
2008 – Dave Lambert
2007 – Ewan Cloonan
2006 – Mandy Connell
2005 – Andrew Corbett