Rap Like Robbie Poetry Competition 2024
Why not write your own poem inspired by Robert Burns and score $500, sponsored by the Dunedin-Edinburgh Sister City Society! You can write about whatever you like, in English or you can have a go at writing in Scots. It can be any style – just read a bit of Burns’ work and see where it takes you.
Resources to get you started: Some useful links for writing poetry
Entries close Saturday 30 November 5pm
HOW TO ENTER
Submit your poetry here, or pick up a form from your local library.
THE PRIZES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
1ST PRIZE:
- Stan Forbes Medal
- $500 generously sponsored by the Dunedin-Edinburgh Sister City Society
- Poem published in the Otago Daily Times newspaper
2ND PRIZE: Certificate
3RD PRIZE: Certificate
All prize winners will be invited to attend a ceremony on 25th January 2025 (Robert Burns’ birthday), at Dunedin City Library, and will be asked to read their poem on receipt of their prize. Prize winners may nominate someone else to read for them if they prefer.