Graz (November 21, 2024).- “Give YOUR voice to children’s rights!” – under this motto the Children’s Rights Song Contest of the Styrian Children’s and Youth Advocate’s Office was on the program again this year. Eight groups made it to the grand final of the sixth edition and put on a big show on Wednesday (November 20th, 2024), Children’s Rights Day, in the Straßegler Halle in Gratwein-Straßengel.
Child and youth lawyer Denise Schiffrer-Barac: “The Children’s Rights Song Contest gives children and young people the opportunity to actively and creatively engage with children’s rights and to offer their personal and real-life ideas a stage and an audience. This event is one of the highlights of Children’s Rights Week, which aims to draw attention to children’s rights in a variety of ways.”
After online voting with more than 34,000 votes, a jury of experts was on site Max Bieder (bandleader of “Alle Statt” and music producer) was spoiled for choice. After the distribution of points in the categories text, vocal performance and choreography/performance, the moderator picked up Gernot Pachernigg At the end, the group “Da Chor” from MMS Kirchberg an der Raab took to the stage as the overall winner with the “Children’s Rights Song”. The group “Musical Design” from VS Thal came in second with the song “Bessermachen” and “Echo Pulse” from BAfEP Graz took third place with “Poor or Rich”.
Also included:
- “Anthony and the Waterfalls” from Markt Hartmannsdorf, song “A Last Farewell to Love”
- “The Angels”, song “Take me to the rainbow”, MS Kalsdorf
- „Hakuna Matata Smithereens”, Song „Stand Up For Your Rights”, BG/BRG Lichtenfelsgasse
- MS Lebring, Song „Love 4 Kids”
- VS Vasoldsberg, Song „Hey”
By the way, the winning group won a professional recording in Max Bieder’s recording studio, including a video shoot, and exciting vouchers and great prizes were also awarded.
The organizers presented the songs not only on all popular social media, but also on their own song contest platform. Under www.kija-stmk.at Not only can you admire all the contributions, the online voting was also held here and a lot more information about the topic of children’s rights is waiting here.
Inquiries: Denise Schiffrer-Barac, Tel.: +43 (676) 8666 4892
Graz, am 21. November 2024
What specific challenges did the participants face in conveying complex children’s rights issues through songwriting, and how did they overcome them?
## World Today News - Interview: Children’s Rights Song Contest
**Show Intro:**
Welcome back to World Today News. Today we’re delving into the exciting world of music and advocacy for children’s rights with a special focus on the recently concluded Children’s Rights Song Contest in Styria. We’re joined by two distinguished guests: **Denise Schiffrer-Barac**, the Child and Youth Lawyer with the Styrian Children’s and Youth Advocate’s Office, and **Max Bieder**, renowned bandleader of “Alle Statt” and music producer, who had the pleasure of judging the contest. Welcome to both of you!
**Section 1: The Power of Music and Advocacy**
* **Denise** can you elaborate on the concept behind the Children’s Rights Song Contest? What makes music such a powerful tool for engaging children and young people in discussions about their rights?
* **Max**, what initially drew you to be a part of this initiative? Did you find the experience of evaluating these young talents particularly fulfilling?
* **Denise**, beyond the contest itself, how does the Children’s Rights Week contribute to fostering awareness and understanding of children’s rights within the community?
**Section 2: Creativity and the Contest Experience**
* **Max**, what were some of the most impressive aspects of the performances you witnessed? Did any particular song or theme resonate with you personally?
* **Denise**, what kind of support and guidance do the participating groups receive in developing their songs and preparing for the competition?
* **Max**, as a music professional, what tips would you give to young aspiring songwriters who want to use their voice to advocate for causes close to their hearts?
**Section 3: Impact and Future Outlook**
* **Denise**, how do you measure the success of the Children’s Rights Song Contest?
* **Max**, in your professional opinion, how can initiatives like this contribute to shaping a more supportive and understanding environment for children and young people?
**Denise**, what are the long-term goals for the Children’s Rights Song Contest? Do you see this event expanding or evolving in the coming years?
* **To Both Guests**: What message would you like to leave our audience with today regarding the importance of cherishing and upholding children’s rights?
**Outro:**
We want to thank **Denise Schiffrer-Barac** and **Max Bieder** for sharing their valuable insights with us today. To learn more about the Children’s Rights Song Contest, visit: www.kija-stmk.at. We encourage all our young listeners to explore their creativity and use their voices to advocate for positive change in the world!
