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Music Competitions
73 open competitions for musicians and artists worldwide right now, from organizers like Ise-Shima Art Company, American Protégé, John Lennon Songwriting Contest (JLSC). 33 of them close within the next 30 days. Each listing shows its deadline, the award amount where the funder publishes one, who can apply, and when we last checked it.
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2º CIPCE Junior 2027 – Concurso Internacional de Piano Compositores de España (Las Rozas)
US New Star Music — Piano Competition by Composer (2027)
South Carolina Music Teachers Association (SCMTA) — Composition Competition 2027
Women’s Orchestra of Arizona — Composition Competition 2027
Chicago International Music Competition & Festival 2027
Barlow Prize (2027) — Brass Quintet
American Protégé — International Vocal Competition 2027
28th Música Viva 2027 – International Electroacoustic Composition Competition
Garth Newel International Composition Competition (13th) — Piano Quartet
Cantus Commission Competition (2028 round)
Chorister Composition Competition 2026 (Choir Schools’ Association / David Willcocks Memorial Trust)
Wildflower! Arts & Music Festival — Al Johnson Performing Songwriter Contest
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New to this? How to Find Music Grants That Actually Fit Your Project walks through the whole process, and How to Apply for Music Grants: A Step-by-Step Guide is the natural next step. All of our music funding guides are free to read.
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