Tommie Haglund Composition Competition 2027: Worldwide Orchestral Scores Due January 15

The Tommie Haglund Festival in Sweden has launched an international composition competition honouring the artistic vision of composer Tommie Haglund. It seeks distinctive orchestral works from composers across the world. The winner is scheduled to be announced at the festival in April 2027.

Composers born on or after January 1, 1992 are eligible, regardless of nationality. Each entrant may submit one work composed in 2024–2026, lasting 8–12 minutes. The work may use a chamber or symphony orchestra within the published maximum forces: woodwinds 3.3.3.3, brass 4.3.3.1, timpani, two percussionists, harp, celesta and strings.

Either a brand-new piece or a work written during the stated period is acceptable, but it must not have entered any previous composition competition or been published. The online form requires a score, an MP3 and a complete works list. Finalists may later be asked for a WAV file.

Apply by January 15, 2027 at 23:59 Stockholm time. The fee is EUR 50, paid by bank transfer with reference THF2027 at the time of submission. The winner receives performances at the 2029 Halmstad festival, with the Brandenburger Symphoniker in Germany and in Bogotá, Colombia; professional audio/video recording; publication through Gehrmans Musikförlag; and an invitation and accommodation for the 2029 festival.

The organizer does not specify a fixed cash award: the principal benefits are performances, recording and publication. Review the exact instrumentation, transfer instructions, AI policy and rights before entering.

The organizer states that the use of AI results in immediate disqualification.

Official call: https://tommiehaglund.se/en/composition-competition

External call notice: This is an edited summary and translation of organizer information. Before applying or paying, verify current eligibility, deadlines, fees, rights and rules on the official site. Official terms always prevail.