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SINGout4JUSTICE COMPETITION
The SINGout4JUSTICE competition is an annual song writing competition that invites students from Catholic schools across Aotearoa New Zealand to use the power of music to speak up for justice, inspire hope, and raise their voices for those who cannot speak for themselves.
2026 Theme: Raise Your Voice - Sing for Justice
COMPETITION DETAILS
The SINGout4Justice competition is open to all students in Catholic schools across New Zealand, providing a platform to express faith, justice, and hope through music.
This Year's Theme: "Raise Your Voice - Sing for Justice"
Students are invited to compose an original song or perform a cover that speaks up for environmental justice, peace, human dignity, or any social justice issue.
🎉 Prizes: Prizes will be awarded across three age categories: Junior (Year 1-6), Intermediate (Year 7-10), and Senior (Year 11-13).
📅 Competition closes: Wednesday, 5 August 2026
📧 Submit to: education@caritas.org.nz
📥 Poster:
ENTRY FORMATS
How Can You Sing for Justice?
Choose ONE way to enter the competition:
🎵 Compose an Original Song
Write and perform your own original song about a social justice issue that matters to you. Create lyrics and melody that inspire others to take action for justice.
🎤 Perform a Cover Song
Choose an existing song that connects to the theme "Raise Your Voice - Sing for Justice" and perform your own version. Show how this song speaks to environmental justice, peace, human dignity, poverty, or another justice issue.
Need inspiration? Think about:
Environmental justice and caring for creation
Peace and ending violence
Standing up for human dignity
Fighting poverty and inequality
Any other social justice issue that you're passionate about
ENTRY FORM
Ready to Enter?
Complete the entry form below to register for the competition.
After submitting this form, email your song recording and lyrics to education@caritas.org.nz by Wednesday, 5 August 2026.
CRITERIA FOR SCORING
Entries will be judged on:
Connection to theme - How well does your song relate to "Raise Your Voice - Sing for Justice"?
Creativity and originality - How unique and creative is your approach?
Musical quality - How well is the song composed and performed?
Inspiration - How effectively does your song inspire others to care about justice?
