Bush Poetry Competition - Entry Form
Enter the MCAV Bush Poetry Competition by ticking each category you're entering, at $10 per category.
2026 Categories
The Don Kneebone (amateur bush poet)
A performance competition and the entry must be original. The poem/song is permitted to be read and Bush Poets/Singers can only win the Don Kneebone once.
The Bill Hicks Bush Minstrel (established bush poet)
A performance competition, but is only eligible to be won by past Kneebone winners or professional Bush Poets/Singers.
The Peter McCormack Bush Laureate (written entry)
A written competition.
The Jack Treasure Traditional
Traditional Bush Poetry (does not need to be an original piece) read aloud.
The Laurence Webb Junior Award
Juniors are defined as 16 years and under and are eligible for each category with the exception of the Bill Hicks Bush Minstrel - unless they have won the Don Kneebone. Juniors may enter any category.
All entries can also be made on the day.
