Open call: South African Composers’ Competition 2024-2025
The competition is aimed at young composers to develop skills and recognise talent in the local creative music industry. The competition for a five- to 15-minute work for symphony orchestra will provide sought-after performance opportunities to composers.
The prizes
Closing date
The closing date for the competition is 31 October. The competition is open to all South Africans not older than 35 years of age and those born no earlier than 31 October 1989. Entry is free.
Requirements
How to submit
Interested composers should submit their entries here.
Submissions must include
The deadline for submission is 31 October 2024 at 5pm CAT.
Incomplete applications and compositions that do not meet above requirements will be disqualified. Enquiries may be made to Neil Robertson at neil@cpo.org.za.
Members of the jury and the organising committee are disqualified from participating in this competition. All materials submitted will be retained by the organisers and will not be returned.