Sound & Music - In Motion
In Motion is a new up to 18-month artist-led programme, which will create a space for 10 composers to design and embark on their own creative and professional journey.
Deadline: 23.59 Monday 2nd November 2026
LSO Sound Hub
London Symphony Orchestra Soundhub provides a flexible environment where composers can explore, collaborate and experiment, with access to vital resources, support from industry professionals and LSO members and staff.
Deadline: Currently Closed - next applications in May 2026
Ivors Academy - CO-PILOT: THE MUSICIANS’ MENTORING NETWORK
Ivors Academy Co-Pilot: the Musicians’ Mentoring Network empowers songwriters, composers and musicians to develop their careers with support from an experienced mentor.
Deadline: Currently Closed
Ty Cerdd Codi - Artist Development
2026/27 CoDI ARTIST DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME - Rooted in the themes of experimentation, voice, and communication, the 2026/27 programme offers a welcoming space for artists to explore ideas, take creative risks, and expand their practice in new directions.
Deadline: Currently Closed
LPO Young Composers
The London Philharmonic Orchestra Young Composers programme aims to support the progression of talented orchestral composers.
Deadline: Currently Closed - Next applications 2027
Sound and Music - In the Making
In the Making is the UK's only year-long artist development programme for talented young music creators and composers aged 14–18. It supports those passionate about making music in any form and is open to all, regardless of instrument, musical interests, creative goals, background, or location.
Deadline: Currently Closed
It's My Shout - Call out for Film Composers
We are looking for music makers and aspiring film composers either born in, or currently living in Wales, who would relish the challenge of working on a professionally produced film as part of the It's My Shout scheme this Summer!
Deadline: Currently Closed - Next applications 2027
Tŷ Cerdd Lottery Funding
Tŷ Cerdd distributes Lottery funds on behalf of Arts Council of Wales, to help organisations develop music-making of all genres in communities around Wales. Apply now for Create, Engage & Inspire strands.
Deadline: Currently Closed - Next applications July 2026
RPS Thea Musgrave Grants for Composition and Performance
The Royal Philharmonic Society is offering two Thea Musgrave Grants - one for composition and one for performance.
Deadline: 11am on Tuesday 7th July 2026
Sound and Music - Essentials Fund
The Sound and Music Essentials Fund is a new grant scheme open to any composers, music creators or artists working creatively with music and sound, to purchase essentials for their practice.
Deadline: Next Deadline - 2026
RPS COMPOSERS PROGRAMME
Annually, the Royal Philharmonic Society Composers programme aims to transform the prospects of promising UK-based composers. We are pleased to welcome applications for the 2027 programme.
Deadline: Currently Closed - Next applications 2027
Ludlow Song - Young Composers Call Out
Ludlow Song are offering 5 young composers, aged 16 to 25 the chance to take part in a free, expenses-paid workshop with a leading composer.
Deadline: Currently Closed
Composition: Wales 2026
BBC National Orchestra of Wales is passionate about supporting and showcasing the work and talent of Composers across Wales. Composition: Wales offers the opportunity to a selection of composers to have their music workshopped, performed and recorded by BBC NOW at BBC Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff Bay.
Deadline: Currently Closed / Concert in February 2026
NCEM Young Composers Award
The National Centre for Early Music and BBC Radio 3 invite you to write a new piece for a virtuoso period instrument group.
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
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