Act Bude Content Created with Soundart Radio

Deadline: Sunday 20th September 2026

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Writers are invited to submit short audio play scripts for this year’s event.

Although this is still an open themed event, the team are interested in any pieces which are particularly aimed at our new broadcast partners interests - Soundart Radio - such as Environment, Art, Culture, Acceptance and Inclusion. Tackled by the writer in such a way to make a light and interesting radio play for this community station's listeners.

Otherwise any theme which obeys our guidelines is welcomed. Ten minutes, minimal sound effects etc. Read the guidelines on the facebook page

Deadline: 20th September 2026

All people involved in this project and it's broadcast are unpaid.

Guidelines Summary Only

  • Do read these guidelines. Last year dozens of plays were immediately discarded for failing to follow the brief.
  • Any topic suitable for daytime broadcast is welcomed. (The broadcaster will reject strong language or similar themes)
  • The play should run for around 10 minutes in length.
  • Basic sound effects can be suggested.
  • It is planned that two actors will be made available for each play. Actors can voice multiple characters.
  • The piece should be original and not have been performed before.
  • The email accompanying a submission should contain contact details, a brief synopsis of the play (30 words max), confirmation that it is your own original work and that you are eighteen or older; agreement that the play can be broadcasted – if necessary with minor editing and actor changes, at time of recording.
  • In submitting your play - agreement is made that the selected writers will have their play recorded, played over the radio and receive access to their own copy of it.
  • Closing date is 20th September 2026.
  • All Abcc and radio staff are unpaid.
  • Writers accept that the organisers decision is final.

Send your scripts via email to: contentcreated@yahoo.com

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