BCE Competition for Irish Composers - Sounds of Ireland
- Blogger
- Jun 20
- 1 min read
Official call/opportunity page URL: https://brusselschamberensemble.eu/composer-competition/
Additional official page/PDF URL: https://brusselschamberensemble.eu/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/BCE-Sounds-of-Ireland-Competition-for-Irish-Composers-Rules-and-FAQs.pdf
Deadline: 1 September 2026.
Entry fee: No application fee.
Eligibility: Composers of Irish nationality, with no age limit.
Composition / submission requirements: The call asks for a piece connected to Ireland. Symphonic entries are welcome, and the orchestra particularly welcomes pieces featuring Celtic or classical harp. Instrumentation is 2.2.2.2, 4.2.(3).0, strings, and percussion, with optional trombones. Duration must be 5 to 10 minutes.
Prize / benefit: The winner’s work is to be premiered in Brussels at the 800-seat Flagey Concert Hall in December 2026. The official PDF also lists a concert recording, two free tickets, and a €1,000 cash prize.
Application method: Apply through the official application link before 1 September 2026. Required materials include a short description, PDF score, and sound file.