APYCC Young Composer Award 2026

APYCC Young Composer Award 2026

The Asia-Pacific Young Composers’ Collective (APYCC) invites submissions for the APYCC Young Composer Award 2026, an international composition competition for young composers residing in the Asia-Pacific region.

The competition is open to APYCC members aged 24 and under. Membership is free and available at youngcomposers.asia/join.

Eligibility

• Open to composers aged 24 and under who currently reside in the Asia-Pacific region
• Applicants must be APYCC members (free membership)

Composition Requirements

• Original composition for chamber ensemble
• 2–8 performers
• Any instrumentation
• Maximum duration: 8 minutes
• All styles and aesthetics welcome

Submission Materials

• PDF score
• Program note
• Composer biography
• Recording or MIDI mockup (encouraged but not required)

Prizes

• First Prize: SGD $200
• Second Prize: SGD $100
• Third Prize: SGD $50

Jury

• John Sharpley (composer, conductor, educator)
• Bertram Wee (composer, keyboardist, educator)

Deadline
July 7, 2026 (11:59 PM Singapore Time, UTC+08)

Results Announcement
August 1, 2026

Entry Fee
None

More Information & Submission
youngcomposers.asia/competition

Contact
contact@youngcomposers.asia

The APYCC Young Composer Award seeks to support and celebrate emerging composers across the Asia-Pacific region by providing a platform for artistic excellence, recognition, and connection within a growing community of young creators.