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Music Competitions in the United Kingdom
5 open competitions for musicians and artists in the United Kingdom right now, from organizers like Leeds International Piano Competition, Haydn Young Musician Competition, Bach International Music Competition UK. 3 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.
- Open now
- 5
- Closing in 30 days
- 3
- Recently closed
- 6
Open competitions in the United Kingdom
Recently closed
Many of these run every year — check the page for when the next round is likely to open.
UK International Music Competition (Season deadline)
JAM Call for Music 2026
Dorset Fiddlers — Tune Writing Competition 2026
London Young Musician Competition — 26/27 Season 2
York International Young Artists Competition 2026 (early music ensembles)
Edinburgh Sacred Arts Festival — Music Competition 2026
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