Composition
Composition competitions
We welcome entries from amateur composers of all ages and experience levels. Whether you are taking your first steps in writing music, are studying composition as part of a GCSE/A-level/BTEC course, or already have an impressive portfolio to your name, we would love to hear your work.
At Leicester MusicFest we believe that musicians of all ages can learn a lot by being immersed in all kinds of music-making, so come along to our workshops and masterclasses, get ideas from our competitions, and enjoy our inspiring concerts.
Competition requirements
New, expanded criteria:
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We now welcome submissions for any combination of unamplified instruments/voices
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We accept a variety of notation formats, including staff notation, lead sheet and DAW
All entrants receive detailed written feedback from an industry expert; First Prize winners also receive an individual mentoring session.
See our Competition Syllabus for full details
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Entries open 1st October 2025.
Are you a teacher?
If you are a teacher or school representative intending to enter several students, just create an account with our new dashboard and select 'the new competitor is my student'. Make sure you include Parent/Guardian details for each competitor on your entry.
We actively welcome entries of GCSE/A-level/BTEC compositions.