Cavan Institute Song Contest 2026 – Your Chance to Shine 🎙️

Calling All Young Music Makers

Are you ready to share your sound with the world? The Cavan Institute Song Contest 2026 is back, offering young, creative minds the chance to turn their musical dreams into reality. This exciting competition invites secondary school students from across Ireland to showcase their talent and creativity through original music.

Whether you’re a solo singer, a band, or a budding songwriter, this is your opportunity to make your mark on the Irish music scene.

What You Could Win

This year’s Cavan Institute Song Contest 2026 comes with incredible prizes designed to support and celebrate emerging talent:

🎤 Professional Recording Experience – Have your song recorded, mixed, and mastered by industry professionals.

🎧 €1000 in Recording Equipment – Win top-quality gear for your school’s music department.

💶 €500 Voucher – Treat yourself to music equipment or gear to keep your creativity flowing.

📻 Radio Launch – Hear your winning song premiered live on air!

With prizes like these, it’s more than a contest — it’s a launchpad for your future in music.

Key Dates and How to Enter

📅 Entry Deadline: 3 December 2025🎵 Live Final: 20 January 2026

To enter, simply email songcontest@cavaninstitute.ie to request your entry form. Send in your original song before the deadline and get ready for your moment in the spotlight.

Entries are open to all secondary school students, so whether you’re writing your first song or already performing regularly, this is your time to shine.

Inspire, Create, Perform

At Cavan Institute, creativity and opportunity go hand in hand. The Song Contest 2026 is all about giving young artists a platform to express themselves, gain recognition, and take that first big step into the music industry.

So tune your guitars, warm up those vocals, and start writing — because the next big hit could be yours!

Think you’ve got what it takes? Don’t miss your chance to make music history with Cavan Institute Song Contest 2026.