1/3/2026 Update - 2026 Competition Announced

Great News - The 'Write a Lincolnshire Song' competition for 2026 is now open for entries.
You have until midnight on Tuesday September 1st, 2026 to submit your entry. The Finals Night concert will be on Wednesday 21st October, 2026 at the Riverhead Theatre, Victoria Road, Louth, LN11 0BX.
Doors will be open from 6.30pm and the concert will begin at 7.00pm.
Tickets, costing £ 10.00, are available from the venue. See the Home page for availability details.

18/9/2026 Update - Finalists Shortlisted

Here is the shortlist for Finals night at the Riverhead Theatre in Louth on Wednesday 21st October, 2026.

Hugh Of Lincoln 1255 - Written by George Smith and Performed by Jane & George
The Final Play - Written and Performed by Ian Tumilty
Lincolnshire Soul - Written and Performed by Stewart Murdoch
The Laforey - Written by Peter Grimshaw and Performed by Peter Grimshaw & Bob Hind
Let's Go To Cleethorpes - Written and Performed by Chris Moss
Sisters Of Lincolnshire - Written by Annie Samuel and Performed by Samuel Sisters & Friends
The Butchers Arms - Written and Performed by Dave Smith
Fields Of Corn - Written by Ruth Hewitt and Performed by Ruth Hewitt & Andy Lenton
Yella Bellies We - Written by Elaine Margiotta and Performed by Elaine Margiotta & Anne Samuel
Bluestones - Written by Julie Wigley and Performed by Stonesthrow
Sleaford Invitation Pigeon Club - Written and Performed by Keith Collishaw

Congratulations to the shortlisted songwriters and many thanks to everyone who entered.