Free-to-Enter Composition Awards & Prizes

These awards provide monetary, workshop, performance and publication opportunities to composers in the UK.

Free Opportunities for Composers Under 18

Here is a selection of schemes and competitions available to aspiring composers aged 18 and under.

Read about the organisations supporting and promoting female composers and performers.

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20 UK Composer Schemes

A selection of UK composer schemes on offer throughout the year in the UK.