Dick, the Take Six project is not a songwriting competition. From what I understand, it's about getting EFDSS resources out into the regions.

I'm not best placed to talk about it, as my knowledge is sketchy, but others (John? Derek? You there?) will be able to talk about it in much more detail, and explain how it's part of EFDSS's strategy of having a stronger regional impact.

How does a songwriting competition differ from a singing competition? Maybe EFDSS feels that there are lots more young singers than songwriters in the traditional style, and hopes to stimulate songwriting.