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Bucharest · BucharestApplications are now open to represent the UK at the ISCM World New Music Days Festival 2026, which will take place in Bucharest, Romania from 23–31 May 2026. The International Society for Contemporary Music (ISCM) is an international network of members from around fifty countries, devoted to the promotion and presentation of new and contemporary music. The 2026 WNMD festival is subtitled “Columna Infinita”, inspired by the famous sculpture by 2…Read Article
ISCM British Section: Applications for World New Music Days 2026 now open - Sound and Music
Huddersfield · HuddersfieldWe are thrilled to announce the launch of the new Fran Hanley Fund. The Fund will support one talented young music creator to participate in our flagship young composer programme, In the Making, every year for the next ten years. Francesca Hanley was a much-loved music teacher, musician, music leader and advocate who enjoyed a richly varied career. She specialised in flutes from around the world and loved improvisation. Fran was happiest in a re…Read Article
Memorial fund for much-loved music leader to create a decade of bursaries for young composers - Sound and Music
Liverpool, England · LiverpoolWe’re pleased to announce a new partnership with the Jacob Billington Trust to sponsor two young music creators from the Sefton area of Liverpool to attend our 12-month young artist development programme, In the Making. The Jacob Billington Trust was founded in 2022 in memory of Jacob – a passionate and talented young musician. The Trust raises funds to assist in funding for music education opportunities for dozens of young people in Sefton each…Read Article
