• Competitors are invited to compose a traditional dance tune – jig, reel, hornpipe, polka, waltz, etc.
• The competition is open to all.
• The tune must be an original tune and must not have been entered into any other competition.
• The copyright will remain the property of the composer, but Furness Tradition reserve the right to publish the tune in book form.
• The closing date for entry is 30 June 2025.
• The judges’ decision is final.

The form of the Competition

• The composer can either play their own tune or nominate a musician(s) to play it for them.
• The judging will take place during the early  July. Venue to be announced.
• The competition will be for the John Hazlehurst Memorial Trophy. The winner’s name shall be inscribed onto the larger trophy. A smaller one to be given to and kept by the winner, plus a £50 cash prize.
• Winning tune to be played during the Festival where the presentation will take place.
• Furness Tradition reserves the right to publish all the tunes entered in a booklet.

Judging criteria:

• All categories marks out of 10:
• Danceability
• Quality of melody

To enter, please fill in the form below.