The purpose of this page is to provide an information resource for songwriters and composers about various national and international competitions and song contests. The inclusion of a link to a composition or songwriting competition on this page does not constitute an endorsement of the competition by IMRO. Songwriters/Composers are advised to fully research a competition prior to entry. Please note some submission closing dates may have passed.
Competitions
- AGO/ECS Publishing Award in Choral Composition
- Alba Rosa Viëtor Composition Competition
- Bartók World Competition for Composers
- Earplay Donald Aird Composers Competition
- Humboldt State University Annual Composition Contest for Brass Chamber Music
- IAWM Pauline Alderman Awards for Women Composers
- Impuls International Composition Competition
- The International Edvard Grieg Competition for Composers
- The West Cork Chamber Music Festival Composition Competition
- Mauricio Kagel Composition Competition
- Red Note New Music Festival Composition Competition
- Salvatore Martirano Memorial Composition Award
- Seán Ó Riada Composition Competition
- SORODHA International Composition Competition
- UnTwelve Composition Competition
- Irish Composition Summer School
Song Contests
- The IMRO Christie Hennessy Song Contest
- International Songwriting Competition (ISC)
- The UK Songwriting Contest
- Song of The Year
- The John Lennon Songwriting Contest
- Indie International Song Contest
- SongDoor International Song Contest
- International Acoustic Music Awards
- American Songwriter Magazine Competition
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