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SUMMARY:Green Dragon Guild of London Poetry Prize 2026
DESCRIPTION:Deadline: 23.59 (UK time) on Wednesday 29 July 2026\nEntry Fee:  FREE\nPrizes: The winning entrant will receive: 1. Cash prize of £100; 2. Your work set to music by composer David Yardley and performed by professional musicians at the “Of Carols & Chimeras” concert on Friday 20 November 2026; 3. Complimentary tickets to the concert; 4. Standard 50% royalties from any future performances or recordings of the musical work that uses your lyricsy\nWord Limit: 50 lines\nTheme: Chimeras\nCategory: Poetry Competitions\nCompetition Website: davidyardleymusic.com/green-dragon-guild-of-london-poetry-prize-2026\n\nAre you a UK‑based fantasy or historical‑fiction author or poet writing original lyrics suitable for musical setting? Submit a short work relating to the theme “Chimeras” for a chance to win:\n– A cash prize of £100\n– Your work set to music by composer David Yardley and performed by professional musicians at the “Of Carols & Chimeras” concert on Friday 20 November 2026\n– Complimentary tickets to the concert\n– Standard 50% royalties from any of our future performances or recordings of the musical work that uses your lyrics \nPreviously published or unpublished works may be entered. Works should be an appropriate length for setting to approximately 3 minutes of music. Judging Panel: Anne Casey (poet – anne-casey.com); Lucy Holland (author – lucyhounsom.co.uk/); Vic James (author – vicjames.co.uk/) and David Yardley (composer – davidyardleymusic.com) \nEligibility\nEntry is free.\nEntrants must be 18 years or older on the closing date (29 July 2026).\nEntrants must be resident in the United Kingdom.\nEntrants may submit up to two works.\nEntries must be written mostly or entirely in English (Modern or Middle English are both acceptable).\nBoth published and unpublished works are eligible.\nEntrants must own all rights to any works submitted. \nCheck out the competition site for the full details and how to enter.
URL:https://newwriters.org.uk/competition/green-dragon-guild-london-poetry-prize/
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