Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra seeks new composers
Hong Kong Chinese Orchestra (HKCO) has set itself the goal of creating a whole new generation of composers and conductors, versed in the intricacies of Chinese … Read more
Composers
Christopher Brooks Composition Prize open for entries
Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra (RLPO) has launched the second instalment of its Christopher Brooks Composition Prize for young composers. First run in 2015, the competition encourages … Read more
Paul Hamlyn Foundation Award recipients announced
Paul Hamlyn Foundation (PHF) has announced the 2015 winners of its Awards for Artists. The GBP50,000 (€71,200) prize is spread over three years and is … Read more
Embedded offers composers residency opportunities
UK charity Sound and Music has launched the latest round of its artist residency programme Embedded, putting out an open call for composers looking to … Read more
Scottish composers invited to join RSNO Competition
An exciting opportunity has been announced for young Scottish composers to try their hand at writing a two-minute piece, with the possibility of having their … Read more
BBC Proms Inspire Young Composer’s competition opens
The 17th installment of the BBC Proms Inspire Young Composer’s Competition is now open for entries. Part of the BBC Proms Inspire Scheme, the competition aims … Read more
Singapore Chinese composition contest accepting entries for 2015
The third edition of the Singapore International Competition for Chinese Orchestral Composition (SICCOC) is now accepting applications. The contest aims to promote Nanyang heritage and … Read more
SSO and NZSO to mark Anzac Centenary
The Sydney Symphony Orchestra and the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra will commemorate the centenary of the Gallipoli landings with two simultaneous world premieres. Perth-based composer … Read more
Power of three at The Göteborg Opera
Adventurous mainstage productions, an experimentation lab for composers, and imaginative outreach: new artistic director Stephen Langridge is taking a holistic approach at The Göteborg Opera. … Read more
Applications open for UK travel grant
The UK-based music agency Sound and Music and the British Council have opened applications for the British Council Travel Grant. Open to British contemporary music … Read more