O/Modernt Composition Award
O/Modernt has announced their annual Composition Award (2021). The theme of the award is: NATURE and the CITY. The winning work will be premiered in 2021 in Manchester and there is a monetary price.
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.
National Centre for Early Music (NCEM) Young Composer's Award 2021
The NCEM Young Composer's Award 2021 is open for composers aged 25 and under to create work for the recorder quartet Palisander. The competition is open until 19 March but registration must be done by 19 February.
The Night With… 2021 call for scores for emerging composers
The call is for emerging composers to produce scores to be performed by Emma Lloyd at The Night With… Emma Lloyd concerts in 2021. Works are ideally for violin and electronics, and submissions can be between five to 10 minutes long.
KLANG International Acousmatic Composition Competition 2021
KLANG International Acousmatic Composition Competition 2021 is open to composers of any nationality, age and gender and in two categories: A professional and B student.
Faber Music and Sound and Music
Faber Music and Sound and Music have announced a new partnership offering ten Faber Music Bursaries available to young composers and music creators to attend the Sound and Music Summer School in 2021.
Christopher Brooks Composition Prize
Applications are open for the Christopher Brooks Composition Prize. The prize provides an opportunity to develop your talent; and access support and guidance from across the music profession. You must want to develop a long-term relationship with Liverpool Philharmonic.
Sound World
Sound World provides numerous opportunities for young and early career composers including professional public performances, commissions, composition workshops and an annual young composers’ competition.
PRS Foundation
Funding opportunities from the Performing Right Society's foundation.
New Music Scotland: Peer to Peer Residency
New Music Scotland have announced a two day professional development opportunity for eight new emerging creators or promoters who are starting a career writing or promoting theirs or others work. Open to those based in Scotland.
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
Member Connect
Make musical connections with Member Connect, an online, private directory of current ISM members.
Funding for composers and performers
Find out about funding opportunities for performers and composers.
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?
