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2006 National Secondary School Songwriting Competition
Welcome to the official information page on the 2006 Play It Strange National Secondary School Songwriting Competition.
This will be the the competition's third year and we look forward to many more brilliant songs coming to light from our young New Zealand songwriters.
FIFTY finalists have been chosen for the 2006 Songwriting Competition.
Of the 339 nationwide entries, judges; Jordan Luck, Yulia, Hamish Jackson and Ladi6 came up with the following categories which for now remain in alphabetical order by song title:
All 50 finalists receive official certificates 1 - 40 also receive recording studio time, a place on the Play It Strange CD and retail credit at the NZ Rockshop stores nationwide.
One of New Zealand’s most celebrated songwriters and chief judge, Jordan Luck, had this to say, "What I learn from and listen for is the unpredictability. If I can imagine or hear what I think is coming next and then suddenly be surprised, by an outstanding quirk / uniqueness, then I am introduced to a fine euphoric state".
On Thursday 21st September the Top 5 finalists will be announced. These finalists have the opportunity to perform their song at the award ceremony at Western Springs College, on Thursday 5th October when the winner will be announced. Other finalists have the opportunity to perform on a second stage after the main show.
The songs this year show a true "sense of adventure", says CEO, Mike Chunn. "Both lyrically and musically, young people are pushing the boundaries".
Play It Strange is a Charitable Trust established in November 2003 for the purpose of encouraging young New Zealanders to develop interests and skills in songwriting and musical performance. The song competition is their flagship programme and other programmes include the Band Of Strangers, Songnet (for songwriters at school) and Ukulele Orchestras.
Our Wonderful 2006 Judges (L-R) Hamish Jackson, Ladi6, Jordan Luck and Yulia
National Secondary School Songwriting Competition 2006 Timetable
- 21 August (Mon) Judging Day
- 1 September (Fri) Top 50 songs posted on this website!
- 21 September (Thurs) Top 5 finalists announced!
- 5 October (Thurs) Awards Western Springs College, Auckland
National Secondary School Songwriting Competition 2006 Files
- For a full media release
click here (31kb)
Please feel free to email info@playitstrange.co.nz with any questions or ideas you may have - we love hearing from you.
The Winner
Anna Macdonald at York Street studios recording Blue Butterfly with Greg Haver(l-drums) and Clint Murphy (r-producer)
Anna Macdonald
The winner of the 2006 Play It Strange Award is Blue Butterfly by Anna Macdonald (from Tokanui), St Hilda's Collegiate School, Dunedin.
CONGRATULATIONS ANNA!!!
The winner of the inaugural School Of The Year Award goes to
Lynfield College, Auckland.
There were 4 finalists in the Top 50 from Lynfield College.
Click here to download the Full Media Release (34kb)
| SONG | WRITERS | FROM | SCHOOL | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1ST | Blue Butterfly | Anna Macdonald | Tokanui | St Hilda's Collegiate School |
| 2ND | Leaving The Circus | Thomas Graham | Queenstown | Wakatipu High School |
| 3RD | This Hand Isn't Up For Waving | Oliver Green, Andrew Slane | Auckland | Dilworth School |
| 4TH | Safe Dwelling | Sarah Parry | Auckland | Epsom Girls Grammar School |
| 5TH | Run Away From My Troubles | John Pulu | Auckland | Otahuhu College |
| 6TH | I'm Gonna Run | James McCully | Auckland | Rangitoto College |
| 7TH | Haumapuhia | Kodee Greening, Winiata Puanaki | Wairoa College | |
| 8TH | Till You're Gone | Dena Valente | Takaka | Golden Bay High School |
| 9TH | Our Time | Vera Williams | Auckland | Lynfield College |
| 10TH | Don't Leave Me | Junior Lafaialii | Christchurch | Aranui High School |
THE TOP 50 SONG FINALISTS (Not In Place Order)
Finalist Categories: 1-10, 11-20, 21-40, 41-50
Places 1 - 10
NOTE: THIS LIST IS ALPHABETICALLY ORDERED BY SONG TITLE
| SONG TITLE (Alphabetically Ordered) | BY | TOWN/CITY | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Butterfly | Anna Macdonald | Tokanui | St Hilda's Collegiate School |
| Don't Leave Me | Junior Lafaialii | Christchurch | Aranui High School |
| Haumapuhia | Kodee Greening, Winiata Puanaki | Mahia | Wairoa College |
| I'm Gonna Run | James McCully | Auckland | Rangitoto College |
| Leaving The Circus | Thomas Graham | Queenstown | Wakatipu High School |
| Our Time | Vera Williams | Auckland | Lynfield College |
| Run Away From My Troubles | John Pulu | Auckland | Otahuhu College |
| Safe Dwelling | Sarah Parry | Auckland | Epsom Girls Grammar School |
| This Hand Isn't Up For Waving | Oliver Green, Andrew Slane | Auckland | Dilworth |
| Till You're Gone | Dena Valente | Takaka | Golden Bay High School |
Places 11 - 20:
NOTE: THIS LIST IS ALPHABETICALLY ORDERED BY SONG TITLE
| SONG TITLE (Alphabetically Ordered) | BY | TOWN/CITY | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Angel | Shorale Ong | Auckland | Howick College |
| Forever Love | Matthew Nanai | Auckland | Lynfield College |
| Her Way | Margot McLean | Christchurch | Rangiruru Girls School |
| Melody Under The Sun | Anaru Cooper, Tauru Johnston, Te Iwa Rangihau | Wairo | Wairoa College |
| Pearly Gates | Jack Wallis, Cameron Robinson, Brendan Ross, Enia Murch | Cambridge | Cambridge Middle School |
| September Sky | Naomi Perry, Kushal Talele, Simon Roots, Matthew Johnson | Hamilton | Hillcrest High School |
| Softbound | Renee Maurice | Picton | Queen Charlotte College |
| Sweet Summer Sunshine | Jonny Smith, Richard Latty, Tom McMenamin, Daniel Pfeifer, Nick Stone | Christchurch | St bedes College |
| Tha Key | Lennon Dyer | Rangiora | Aranui High |
| Walking From The House To The Car And Going Camping The Next Day |
Darian Woods | Christchurch | Cashmere High |
Places 21 - 40:
NOTE: THIS LIST IS ALPHABETICALLY ORDERED BY SONG TITLE
NOTE: ALL SONGS IN THIS SECTION (21-40) WILL BE ON THE DOUBLE CD.
| SONG TITLE (Alphabetically Ordered) | BY | TOWN/CITY | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Day With You | Rhiann Munro | Auckland | Lynfield College |
| Another Day | Michael Carter, Andrew Rutledge, Fraser Reeves, Shaheen Ahamat | Wellington | Scots College |
| Back To Me | Leroy Mulitalo, Timo Morisa | Auckland | Papatoetoe High School |
| Can't You Face The Facts | Andrew Stevens | Warkworth | Kaipara College |
| Cast Away | Sam Wevers | Wellington | Wellington College |
| Daydreamer | Mike Patrick, Callum Blackmore | Tauranga | Otumoetai College |
| Dreams | Olivia MacKenzie, Abigail Woods | Auckland | Marist College |
| Heaven's Back Door | Tom Morrison | Cambridge | Cambridge High |
| I Know | Odessa Rahurahu-Willis, Alice Petelo | Christchurch | Aranui High School |
| Independently | Rosie Frith, Regan Hillyer, Celeste Oram, Isabelle Kember, Megan Grinlinton | Auckland | Diocesan School |
| Iron Rain | Alex Ferrier | Auckland | St Kentergern College |
| Jukebox | Ally Stein | Picton | Marlborough Girl's College |
| Marmalade | Reuben Todd, Sam Blakelock | Christchurch | Burnside High School |
| Montreal | Trent Williams | Cambridge | Cambridge High School |
| Sanctuary | Jessena Eden | Auckland | Massey High School |
| Southside Party | Arvin Kaitu'u, Whare-Joe Tana | Auckland | Papatoetoe High School |
| Symbolic Quantum | Daniel Dearnley, Oliver Dearnley | Dunedin | Bayfield High School |
| Take A Picnic | Dylan Shield, Alex Wolken, Andrew Kwiatkowski, Fergus Broom | Dunedin | Logan Park High School |
| Tommorrow's Not Yesterday | Vincent Brierly | Ashburton | Ashburton College |
| Tomorrow Becomes Today | Laura Wilson, Erin Ko | Auckland | Lynfield College |
Places 41 - 50:
NOTE: THIS LIST IS ALPHABETICALLY ORDERED BY SONG TITLE
| SONG TITLE (Alphabetically Ordered) | BY | TOWN/CITY | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford Lights | Joshua Smith, Robert Smith | South Canterbury | Timaru Boys High School |
| Dad | Sian Ellett, Sophie Hoffman | Auckland | St Cuthberts College |
| Falling Down | Rachael Adams | Auckland | Epsom Girls Grammar School |
| For A Minute In A Day | Edward Williams | Auckland | Penrose High |
| Guide Me Through | Brendan Putt | Tokoroa High School | |
| I Fall | Te Iria Ketu | Taupo | Tauhara College |
| I'm With You | James Wong | Auckland | St Peter's College |
| Maybe Angels Will | James Coombe, Regan Sharp | Auckland | Sacred Heart |
| Phase Of Time | Serena Chen | New Plymouth | New Plymouth Girls High School |
| You'll Always Have a Home | Antony Jeffares | Tauranga | Otumoetai College |
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