Awarded for the best musical or compositional response on the theme of Fear.

 

Key dates:

Applications open: 1st February 2025
Applications close: 1st April 2025 at 23:59 (UK time)

 

Prizes:

The winner and runners-up will receive financial support in the following amounts:

First place: £3,000

Second place: £1,000

Third place: £1,000

 

Rules:

  • Applicants must be aged 18 and above.

  • All application materials must be in English (music/songs can be in other languages, but application materials themselves should be in English).

  • You can enter multiple prizes.

 

Guidance for Applicants:

  • This prize is aimed at those who both compose and can perform new music.

  • This prize rewards the creation of a new piece of music that responds to our theme.

  • The piece can be a written song or a piece of instrumental music and can be in any genre, style, or on any instrument.

  • Pieces should be no more than 20 minutes in length, there is no minimum length required.

  • Applications from multiple writers/performers are allowed, however, prize money will be split between winners (for example, if you’re a writing team you can expect £1,500 each)

 

Submission requirements:

  • A brief summary of your music experience or CV.

  • A video of yourself performing your chosen piece (Don’t worry about production quality, we just want to get a sense of your abilities and style.)

  • The lyrics/sheet music or any other written supporting information.

  • A brief statement about how your piece responds to our theme.

 

Website link:

https://alpinefellowship.com/music-prize