British Music Collection: Climate. Sound. Change
British Music Collection: Climate. Sound. Change. are offering three grants of £500 for artists working with Sound and Music to create new works that respond to the climate emergency.
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.
Opera North: Resonance residencies
Opera North, supported by PRS Foundation, has opened applications for next spring’s Resonance programme. Resonance is Opera North’s workshop programme for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic professional musicians and composers, based in the north of England, and offers the opportunity to develop new ideas and collaborate with performers from other disciplines.
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.
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.
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
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?
