National Jazz Writing Competition 2008
The
National Jazz Writing Competition
is the only competition of its kind in Australia, with a focus on jazz-related writing. Entrants will need to submit one short story (max 2,000 words). The story must be about, inspired by or responding to jazz or improvised music.
Note: Where the reference to jazz is not explicit in the story you will also need to supply a brief (200 words maximum) explanation of the link. For example, if a story was inspired by the music at a gig or on a recording, name the musician(s) and give details of date and venue or CD.
The winner will be announced at the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz – Australia’s best loved and most prestigious annual jazz event – on the first weekend in November. 1st prize is $750 and publication in extempore & 2nd and 3rd prize will be confirmed.
extempore is a biannual (six-monthly, in November and May) journal of jazz-related writing and artworks including reviews, short stories, poetry, features, interviews, prints and photography.
Content is about, inspired by or responding to the music. The journal also includes a directory of jazz-related venues, festivals, courses, opportunities and events. The first issue of extempore will be launched at the Wangaratta Festival of Jazz on the first weekend in November 2008.