Culture Matters is pleased to launch the second Bread and Roses Songwriting and Spoken Word Award. It is sponsored by the Communication Workers’ Union, and the Musicians’ Union. There are five prizes of £100 each. The purpose of the Award is to encourage grassroots music-making on themes relevant to working-class life, communities and culture.

Send your entries in the form of audio or live/pre-recorded video files (MP3/4 format or video) via email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. See full rules and guidelines in the Music section.

The deadline is March 2nd 2019 – so get writing and singing, and send us the results!