Winners of the Shore Lines Writing for Performance competition were announced by the City of Bunbury at a civic function on Saturday night.

More than 80 entries were received covering a range of topics where writers used a variety of mediums of expression for their entries including poetry, short stories, plays, and song lyrics which was also accompanied by the sheet music.

The competition challenges writers to ensure their work is short and can be performed to a live audience.

Some common themes included the idea of love, relationships, religion and faith but the re-occurring South West theme of space and place was once again explored.

About 20 entries into the competition were chosen to be performed to a live audiences at the Shore Lines Writing for Performance Festival, in Bunbury in October. 

Saturday night’s winners were:

Open Category

First - Robyn Henderson-Watson (Bunbury) - "Bitchin' Kitchen" – a poem about a slovenly teen and his poor mum, left to slave in the kitchen.

Second - Penny Swingler (Busselton) - "What Your Car Says About You". The story of one woman, told by her loyal mechanic, through her various choices in motor vehicles.

Third - Sigari Luckwell, (Bunbury) - "When They Find Our Bones". a poem for future generations that tells a different story about those who now walk the earth.

Youth Secondary Category

First - Reece Hauxby, (Huntingdale - Perth) - "Teenager". An ode to the horrors of becoming a teen.

Second - Mary Evans, (Bridgetown) - "Charlie the Flesh-Eating Cockerel". A humourous account of one chooks power struggle.

Third - Reece Hauxby, (Huntingdale - Perth) - "Psychic". A poem from the eyes of the psychic who hears from the departed and answers all questions.

Youth Primary Category

First - Emily Whitehead (Australind) - "The Emu Egg". A short story of one small seven-year-old's exciting find.

Second - Ayla Rodgers, (Clifton Park) - "The Stormy Day". A short poem about washing on a winter day.

Third - Ellen Clifford (Eaton) - "Coming to Australia". A young girls first impressions after migrating to Australia. 

The following works were also selected to be performed at the Shore Lines Writing for Performance Festival. The festival will be held in Bunbury streets, cafes and hotels on Saturday 16 October 2010.

Daria Burnett, Bunbury                              The Day the Chickens Were Drenched

Gwen Stapleton, Bunbury                          The Ghost of Newton Moore

Rebecca Cochrane, Clifton Park               The Mysterious Box

Cherie Fielder, Bunbury                            Fake is Better Than Real

Judy Evans, Boyanup                                 Bon Appetit!

Janet Jackson, Darlington                           Edit

Maja/Ken Plante/Morrell, Gelorup            Vax Fusion Dreaming

Marjourie Lamb, Donnybrook                    A Feline's Fantasy

Molly Hall, Witchcliffe                              Tree Fall

Sarah Evans Bridgetown                          Jumping the Dog

Esther Evans Bridgetown                         The Wind

Polly Valentine, Northcliffe                      Word's End

Maja Plante, Withers                                 Cultural Precinct

Don’t miss the live performances of these works.