Rushworth Composition Prize
- Blogger
- Jun 29
- 1 min read
Official call/opportunity page URL | |
Deadline | Midday on 28 September 2026. |
Fee / cost | Not stated on the official page reviewed. |
Eligibility | Open to early-career composers who are at least 18 years old on 28 September 2026, with no upper age limit. Applicants must currently live, work, or have been born in the North West of England, or be registered students at a North West higher education institution, and must have the right to work in the United Kingdom. |
Opportunity / submission requirements | The prize is for early-career composers who write original music. The official page states that video applications are accepted as part of the process. Application details are provided in the application pack and application form linked from the page. |
Prize / benefit / support | The winner receives £1,000 and is commissioned to compose a new work for Liverpool Philharmonic’s 10:10 ensemble. During the commission period, the winner takes part in workshops, masterclasses, and mentoring sessions with composers, musicians, conductors, and other industry professionals associated with Liverpool Philharmonic. |
Application method | Use the official application pack and application form linked from the Rushworth Composition Prize page. |