10th European Composers Competition now open to entries

Composers are invited to apply for a place in the 10th European Composers Competition, to be held in Montreux, Switzerland in 2027 as part of the 48th European Brass Band Championships.

Composers are invited to submit an original composition for brass band of maximum 12 minutes duration.

The competition will consist of one preliminary round and a final which will take place on 29 April 2027. The new compositions will be performed by a championship section brass band.

Prizes

1. €2500

2. €2000

3. €1500

Band prize €500

Audience prize €500

All competitors who reach the final will receive a diploma.

Rules and invitation

Applicants must have been born on or after 1 January 1992.

Closing date for entries is 15 January 2027.

Rules, full invitation and entry form can be found here.

For further details, please contact Lilli Anne Grong at info@ebba.eu.com