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Entries sought for 2017 British Composer Awards

The prestigious British Composer Awards are looking for entries.

British Composer awards
  Entries are now being sought for the 2017 British Composer Awards

Entries are now open for the prestigious 2017 British Composer Awards.

Anyone, including the composer, can enter eligible works across eleven award categories, which aim to promote the art of composition and recognise the creative talent of composers and sound artists, and bring their music to a wider audience.

They are unique in making contemporary music, jazz and sonic art the focus of their annual celebration. The awards are presented by BASCA and sponsored by PRS for Music, in association with BBC Radio 3.

UK premiere

Works that received a UK premiere performance, either live or broadcast, from 1st April 2016 to 31st March 2017 are eligible across the following categories: Solo or Duo Small Chamber; Chamber Ensemble; Choral; Wind Band or Brass Band; Orchestral; Stage Works; Sonic Art; Contemporary; Jazz Composition; Community or Educational Project; Amateur or Young Performers.

They are unique in making contemporary music, jazz and sonic art the focus of their annual celebration. The awards are presented by BASCA and sponsored by PRS for Music, in association with BBC Radio 34BR

Go to:

Visit https://basca.secure-platform.com to enter works and find out the full rules, guidelines and eligibility criteria.

The closing date is Tuesday 4th July.

Find out more

The awards take place on Wednesday 6th December in the BP Lecture Theatre and East Foyer of the British Museum, London.

To find out more go to: www.britishcomposerawards.com

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