6th Ise-Shima International Composition Competition 2026
Applications closedAugust 1, 2026
Online (organised from Tokyo, Japan); open worldwide
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The 6th edition of an online international competition for original concert, contemporary and experimental works, run by Ise-Shima Art Company, a Tokyo-based organiser of music competitions since 2017. The organiser published the winners on 31 August 2026: one Grand Prize and 35 Special Prizes. The… Read more
Eligibility
Composers of any nationality and age. Original works; entries were a score or work-description PDF and/or an audio/video link.
Dates & details
- Deadline
- 23:59 GMT (closed)
- Results
- 31 August 2026
Award
¥100,000 Grand Prize + up to 35 Special Prize certificates
Application fee
¥5,000 per work
Results of this call · 2026
The organiser has announced who won. Names are free with sign-in.
- 1winner
- 34honourable mentions
Free with sign-in: who won and every name (35), awards and works, the organiser’s announcement
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