Robbie Burns Poetry Competitions

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Entries close 1 December 2023

Rap like Robbie Poetry Competition 2023

Why not write your own poem inspired by Robert Burns and score $500! 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.

Submit a copy of your poem with your entry form by Friday 1 December 2023.

Find out more and enter here:

Rap Like Robbie Poetry Competition 2023 | Dunedin Public Library official website (dunedinlibraries.govt.nz)


Robert Burns Poetry Competition 2023

The Dunedin Robert Burns Poetry Competition is a collaboration between the Dunedin Public Libraries and The Dunedin Burns Club. Entries are judged by associates of the Robert Burns Fellowship and the winners are announced and presented with prizes on Robert Burns’ birthday, 25 January.

Find out more and enter here:

Robert Burns Poetry Competition 2023 | Dunedin Public Library official website (dunedinlibraries.govt.nz)


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