9th Brandenburg Biennial

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

Mezinárodní sborový festival Preveza

2. Mezinárodní soutěž ve sborové kompozici má nový termín pro zasílání skladeb: 25. listopadu 2025. Děkujeme za pochopení a těšíme se na zaslání Vaší práce do uvedeného data. Pravidla pro Mezinárodní sborovou soutěž v Preveze 2026 jsou již k dispozici. 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/

Skladatelská soutěž Opus ignotum 2025

Jako každý rok, i letos pořádá NIPOS Artama Mezinárodní skladatelskou soutěž Opus ignotum. Její 13. ročník je zaměřen na dětské sbory a má uzávěrku 30. dubna 2025. Propozice naleznete na tomto odkazu: https://www.nipos.cz/propozice-opus-ignotum/

Rezidenční program pro skladatele 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

6th International Mauricio Kagel Composition Competition

The Competition is launched by the Ludwig van Beethoven Department of Piano in Music Education at the mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna and has been committed to promoting contemporary piano literature for children and young people. It is distinguished by its particularly transparent and fair selection process. The renowned international jury(Annesley … Read more