Providing young Australian composers with a unique opportunity to compose for a symphony orchestra.
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Entries close at 9am on Monday 22 June 2026
Willoughby City Council invites submissions for the Young Composer Award (YCA), an annual national competition established to provide young Australian composers with the unique opportunity to compose for a symphony orchestra. The YCA provides the award recipient with both a concert performance and live recording of the successful composition by the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra.
In 2026, the Young Composer Award celebrates its 22nd year in providing an industry pathway for emerging orchestral composers. The award provides invaluable experience and relationships toward refining original orchestral works alongside a respected conductor and accomplished orchestra.
The first prize recipient of the Young Composer Award receives:
Cash prize of $5,000
Premiere performance and live recording of the first prize composition with the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra on Sunday 27 September at 2 pm
Workshop rehearsal of the first prize composition with the Willoughby Symphony Orchestra (scheduled for Saturday 26 September at 2:30 pm)
At the adjudication panel’s discretion, the Young Composer Award also offers:
Highly Commended Award cash prize amount of $1,500
Encouragement Award cash prize amount of $500
To enter, applicants must be:
Born on or after 1 January 1991
An Australian citizen
An Australian resident for tax purposes
Find out more about submission criteria, award guidelines and adjudicating process on the website.
Find out more including how to apply on the Young Composer Award 2026 website.
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