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:
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Applicants must be aged 18 and above.
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All application materials must be in English (music/songs can be in other languages, but application materials themselves should be in English).
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You can enter multiple prizes.
Guidance for Applicants:
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This prize is aimed at those who both compose and can perform new music.
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This prize rewards the creation of a new piece of music that responds to our theme.
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The piece can be a written song or a piece of instrumental music and can be in any genre, style, or on any instrument.
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Pieces should be no more than 20 minutes in length, there is no minimum length required.
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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:
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A brief summary of your music experience or CV.
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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.)
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The lyrics/sheet music or any other written supporting information.
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A brief statement about how your piece responds to our theme.
Website link:
https://alpinefellowship.com/music-prize