Alpine Fellowship Music Prize 2026
The Alpine Fellowship, United Kingdom
📌 About the Event
The Alpine Fellowship Music Prize 2026 is awarded for the best musical or compositional response on the theme of JOY, with applications open until May 1, 2026. Open to composers and performers of all nationalities aged 18 and above worldwide, this unique prize rewards both the creation and the performance of new music across any genre, style, or instrument, making it accessible to Indian classical, folk, and contemporary musicians alike.
ℹ️ Event Details
- Category: Music Composition and Performance, Performing Arts
- Organizer: The Alpine Fellowship, United Kingdom
- Eligibility: Open to all nationalities, aged 18 and above. Music can be in any language but application materials must be in English. Any genre, style, or instrument permitted
- Open To: Global including India
- Team Size: Individual
- Effort Level: Medium to High, requires composing and performing a new piece
- Submission Type: Online entry via the official Alpine Fellowship portal with a £10 entry fee per submission
📅 Important Dates
- Registration Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Submission Deadline: May 1, 2026
- Results Announcement: Summer 2026
- Mode: Fully Online
🏆 Prize Details and Value
- Prize Type: Cash prizes and professional recognition
- Prize Amount: Cash awards to winner and runners up from the Alpine Fellowship prize fund
- Certificates: Yes, for winners and shortlisted entries
- Visibility and Showcase: Featured through The Alpine Fellowship’s international arts network and annual symposium
- Additional Perks: This prize rewards the creation of a new piece of music that responds to our theme. The piece can be a written song or a piece of instrumental music and can be in any genre, style, or on any instrument.
📦 Resources and Support Available
- Music in any language is accepted, only the application materials need to be in English
- You can also enter the Poetry, Writing, Theatre, and Visual Art prizes simultaneously on the same theme
- Past winning compositions and performance notes available for reference on the official Alpine Fellowship website