Sounds of Now Vienna 2026 Composition Workshop and Festival

The 2026 Call for Applications to Sounds of Now Vienna is open. Composers over the age of 18, without further restrictions, are welcome to send their online applications to participate in our intensive 2-week program at the University of Music and Performing Arts (mdw) in Vienna, Austria, during 3-14 August. 

Composition mentors include Dai Fujikura and Margareta Ferek-Petric. Participating performers include Mivos Quartet, Quasars Ensemble, and Klangforum Wien flutist Judith Fliedl. Participation fee is €3650 and includes individual lessons, presentations, seminars, rehearsal, performance and live recording of a composer's work, hotel accommodation, and most meals. 

Merit-based scholarships are available. 

THERE IS NO APPLICATION/REGISTRATION FEE. We consider charging such fees a predatory and unjustifiable practice.