NYCGB Young Composer Scheme
The National Youth Choirs of Great Britain Young Composers Scheme, now in its second year, is open for applications from composers aged between 18 and 29 for their fully-funded year-long programme. Closes 31 August 2019.
Opportunities and resources for composers
This resource is a non-exhaustive list of opportunities, networks, venues, ensembles, record labels and events which may wish to engage composers in commissions or partnership work. It is designed to serve as a starting point. Building relationships with performers and venues is equally important. We have also included some ISM resources to help you further.
The Night With
The Night With are looking for compositions for The Hermes Experiment, (soprano, clarinet, harp and double bass). Deadline: 1 October.
PRS Foundation
Funding opportunities from the Performing Right Society's foundation.
Sound And Music
Opportunities from the national charity for new music.
Women In Music
Competitions and opportunities from Women in Music.
The British Music Collection
A space for UK composers to upload information about themselves and their works.
Composers Edition
Contemporary independent music publisher and distributor
Festivals and events
Local composer networks
Record labels
Ensembles and orchestras
Venues
Other sources and potential funders
ISM Composers Survey: results
Read the results of the ISM Composers Survey 2016.
Copyright - tips for composers
Composers' resources
The latest developments in our work to support composers.
The ISM Composers Pack
The ISM Self-publishing Pack
Is there something missing? This is not a comprehensive list. If you think something should be added in, why not email us at [email protected]. If you have your own ensemble or group or venue, why not get in touch and ask us to add it in?
