Calling all festive music makers across Kildare - Christmas FM's song contest is back

Christmas FM is on the hunt for the next big Christmas tune

Are you a talented songwriter, singer or music fan who has written a festive melody or recorded a Christmas cover version of a beloved favourite that could help ‘Switch Christmas On’ across the nation this year?

Do you have a Christmassy hit that could spread festive cheer and seasonal joy? If so, Christmas FM wants to hear from you!

The much-loved radio station has unveiled ‘The SPAR Christmas FM Song Contest’ for 2024 in a bid to find the next festive tune that will help to spread goodwill and cheer right across Ireland.

The winning song will have the honour of being broadcast to Christmas FM’s Irish and international fans along with the likes of Christmas legends such as Slade, Mariah Carey and Michael Bublé.

Supporting homegrown talent, entrants from Kildare are asked to submit their application ahead of the closing date at 1pm on Friday November 29.

All you have to do is write and record your very own festive tune or a cover version and fill out the entry form here: https://christmasfm.com/songcontest/

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Last year, ‘Grafton Street Lights’ by Aimée was crowned the overall winner. Written by Dublin based artist Aimée, she described the song as a love letter to Ireland. Aimée composed the track for those who have moved away from Ireland and feel a longing for home during Christmas.

Aimée, winner of the 2023 Christmas FM Song Contest said:

"As an independent artist, it means the world to me when radio stations & listeners support my music. When Christmas FM named my song, ‘Grafton Street Lights’, as the winner of their 2023 song contest, I felt truly honoured.

"Christmas FM was part of my Christmas tradition growing up, so hearing my own music played on the station is a dream come true."

Walter Hegarty, co-founder of Christmas FM, said: 

"Christmas FM is the festive music station that Switches Christmas On across Ireland every year, bringing the season to life with all the classics that make celebrating with friends and family all the more special. We are delighted to welcome back our Christmas FM Song contest for 2024, in partnership with SPAR.

"This contest offers a fantastic opportunity to support and spotlight the exceptional musical talent we have in Ireland, adding a fresh seasonal hit to our cherished Christmas FM playlist. From Elvis to Slade, Mariah Carey to Frank Sinatra, Christmas FM has something for everyone."

Christmas FM will launch in late November on FM for its 17th year on air (subject to licence)

Christmas FM is available online at: www.christmasfm.com