The Australian Songwriters Association is a national, non-profit, member organisation dedicated to the support of songwriters and their art, through providing avenues for encouragement and education of developing Australian songwriters, and recognition and promotion of their accomplished members.

The ASA’s Australian Songwriting Contest began in 1979, and is Australia’s longest running national songwriting contest for professional and amateur songwriters. Songs are submitted and are judged by Music Industry experts on originality and craftsmanship. The song does not have to be performed by the songwriter, but it must be original and unpublished at the time of entry (i.e. the song must not be signed to a publishing company). The recording quality of material is not relevant to the judging process.

This year's inductee into the Australian Songwriters Hall of Fame was Steve Kilbey of The Church. Previous inductees have included Richard Clapton, the Little River Band and The Angels. Mandy Hall shot a few pics on the night and brings them to you on the AU review!