Brwydr y Bandiau / Battle of the Bands
Battle of the Bands - A partnership between the National Eisteddfod (Maes B) and the BBC, to discover new Welsh language contemporary music talent.
Deadline: 1st May 2026
Green Man Rising - Emerging Talent Competition
Green Man Rising is back for 2025!
Green Man Trust's emerging band competition is all about unearthing headliners of tomorrow!
Want to land a spot on the GM25 line-up, record a live session & showcase your sound to leading music industry aficionados?
Deadline: Currently Closed
BBC Young Composers Competition
The nationwide BBC Young Composer competition 2025 is now open!
If you're aged 12-18 (on 1st July 2025) and based in the UK, this is your chance to get your music heard, work with professional musicians and take your creativity to the next level.
Deadline: Currently Closed
The Pendine Young Musician of Wales Competition
The Pendine Young Musician of Wales Competition is a unique opportunity for young musicians born or living in Wales to showcase their talents at the North Wales International Music Festival.
Deadline: Currently Closed
Glastonbury - Emerging Talent Competition
Glastonbury Festival are pleased to announce details of our 2025 Emerging Talent Competition, which is once again supported by PRS for Music and PRS Foundation.
The competition gives new UK and Ireland-based acts of any musical genre the chance to compete for a slot on one of the main stages at this year’s Festival.
Deadline: Currently Closed
The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain - Young Composers Competition / Young Conductors Competition
National Youth Brass band of Great Britain run two annual competitions for Young Composers and Young Conductors.
Deadline: Both competitions currently closed