Composers Meet Performers in Hong Kong – Call for Scores

Don’t miss your chance to take part in this internationally acclaimed festival. For details of eligibility, submission and timeline, please visit IC2026 website at https://ic.hkust.edu.hk/2026/call-scores. Composers Meet Performers in Hong Kong (IC) returns for another innovative season from June 2 to June 10, 2026. This year, it is presented in partnership with Accademia Stauffer (The … Read more

9. Brandenburger Biennale

In cooperation with Universal Edition, Vienna, the Association of Friends of the Brandenburg Symphony Orchestra (FBS e.V.) announces the ninth edition of its competition for composers of symphonic music. The competition is international and open to all age groups. Participants – apply by sending an e-mail to with name, first name and contact details. … Read more

23rd International Gustav Mahler Composition Prize

Composers of any nationality and without age limit are invited to submit compositions (duration max. 10 minutes) for saxophone, marimba, accordion and electronics. The international artists Michael Krenn, Rupert Struber, Alexander Bauer and Michael Schwarzenbacher will present the award-winning works in a world premiere on July 11th 2026 at the Musikforum Klagenfurt. In addition, the works … Read more

International Choir Festival 2025-2026

2. International composition competition has a new deadline for submitting compositions: November 25, 2025. Thank you for your understanding, and we look forward to receiving your work by the specified date. The rules for the 2026 International Choir Competition in Preveza are now available. www.armoniachoir.org

Witold Lutosławski NFM competition

Witold Lutosławski National Forum of Music in Wrocław announces a competition for a musical project related to the theme of the 60th International Festival Wratislavia Cantans Festival – Paradise Lost [?]  The competition is open to chamber music ensembles consisting of three to eight members, whose average age is no more than thirty-two years, and the oldest … Read more

Vienna International Music Competition 2025

6th Vienna International Music Competition (PIANO – STRINGS – VOICE – WIND – CHAMBER MUSIC – COMPOSERS) Over 50.000€ in prizes – ALL ages ​ONLINE COMPETITION (Video Selection) ​APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10 FEBRUARY 2025 ​​ FIRST Category: WINNERS’ concert in vienna (MUSIKVEREIN) ​Winners’ concerts at: MUSIKVEREIN (VIENNA) (Brahms Saal): Saturday, 19 APRIL 2025 More info here: https://www.viennacompetition.com/

Composition Competition Opus ignotum 2025

As every year, NIPOS Artama organizes the International Composition Competition Opus ignotum. Its 13th edition is aimed at children’s choirs and has a deadline of 30 April 2025. More about proposition: https://www.nipos.cz/propozice-opus-ignotum/

Composers Residency Program 2025

I-Park is soliciting applications for its fully funded General Residency Program. These onsite, multidisciplinary residencies are open to artists and designers working in the visual arts, creative writing, music composition, moving image, architecture, interdisciplinary practice and landscape/garden design. The residency season runs from May 20 – November 24, 2025. All sessions are 4-weeks in duration … Read more