The Commonwealth Song Contest extends its sincerest congratulations and warmest wishes to His Majesty King Charles III on the occasion of his coronation in May 2023.
The Commonwealth Song Contest
The Commonwealth Song Contest is a major international music event for the 2.5 billion people of the 56 Commonwealth Nations. The first CSC launched during The 2018 Commonwealth Games and received thousands of song entries from artists and songwriters. Finalists and Winners were chosen with an international public voting system. The United Kingdom won that year with Australia close behind, followed by India. Canada, Singapore, The Bahamas and Saint Lucia. The full 2018 Results are here.
In 2022 the second Commonwealth Song Contest song submissions coincided again with the four-yearly Commonwealth Games. Talks are currently taking place to stage the event annually with host producers and partners in each country.
In her Commonwealth Day Message, the Commonwealth Secretary-General, the Rt Hon Patricia Scotland KC, paid tribute to Her late Majesty The Queen for her seven decades of service and welcomed His Majesty The King for his first Commonwealth Day as the new Head of the Commonwealth. Speaking on the role of the Commonwealth in her message, she said: “We stand together now to face the challenges of the moment and seize the opportunities of tomorrow. Where there is violence and conflict, we work for peace. Where there is insecurity, we protect the culture, process and institutions of democracy. Where there is poverty, we tackle it. Where there is injustice, we challenge it. Where our brothers and sisters have their lives threatened and disrupted by the impacts of climate change, we stand with them, working tirelessly for climate action and a more sustainable world. I believe profoundly that our family of 56 nations and 2.5 billion people is stronger, more vibrant, more connected and more purposeful than ever.”
This Commonwealth event features music from the 56 Commonwealth Nations and their Oversees Territories.. All songwriters and artists who are residents or nationals of these nations or who can demonstrate close ties with the nation are eligible to participate and represent their country. The CSC showcases the music and talent of the participating nations, promotes awareness of cultures and geography, and above all else, aims to strengthen ties between Commonwealth Nations. For full details of each Commonwealth country and links to detailed country profiles visit the Commonwealth Nations Official Website.
Everyone - beginners and professionals - is welcome to submit songs. Songwriters may record and perform themselves and enter their own demos recordings, or other people may sing and record their song for them. Bands and singers can perform their own original compositions, or perform songs written by friends or music partners. Schools and colleges are encouraged to submit songs and they may find support from local Commonwealth Foundation offices and arts organisations.
Music producers, TV and Radio producers, industry professionals, promoters, government organizations and sponsors are invited to contact the CSC to discuss partnerships. This is an opportunity to join an international music event with a potential audience of over 2.5 billion people - the world´s largest music marketplace. Contact the CSC here (industry contacts only).
THE COMMONWEALTH NATIONS
Pacific Nations Australia, New Zealand, Fiji, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Nauru, Papua New Guinea, Tonga, Tuvalu, Vanuatu, Kiribati
European Nations UK, Malta, Cyprus
Asian Nations India, Malaysia, Singapore, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Brunei Darussalem, Sri Lanka, Maldives
Americas Nations Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Canada, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, St Kitts and Nevis, St Lucia, St Vincent and the Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago