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Composer's deadline

The deadline for the PRSF 20X12 commissions is fast approaching — and they are worth 10 Grand each....

 

The deadline for the PRSF 20x12 call is approaching on 1st October.

The PRSF is looking for 20 brand new musical works of outstanding creative excellence, each lasting 12 minutes.

Celebration

Together these will celebrate the UK’s musical talent and creativity throughout 2012 and beyond. They have up to £10,000 available for each of the 20 commissions and each of these will be broadcast round the world on BBC Radio 3.

The PRSF is looking for 20 brand new musical works of outstanding creative excellence, each lasting 12 minutes4BR

Track record

The PRSF is seeking applications from not-for-profit organisations, venues, promoters, ensembles or festivals who are commissioning work from UK-based composers, music creators or ensembles and who have a proven track record of being able to successfully promote, produce and host new commissions.

Deadline

If you are working in partnership towards a project in 2012 with an eligible not-for-profit organisation then do alert them to this impending deadline.

Further information:

Further information can be found at http://www.prsformusicfoundation.com/newmusic20x12/index.htm

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