Royal Irish Academy of Music - The Local Centre Composition Competition
Royal Irish Academy of Music €150
Quick facts
Institution
Royal Irish Academy of Music
Program
The Local Centre Composition Competition
Amount
€150
Last verified: 12 October 2026
About this award / prize
Under-18 Composition Competition (RIAM)
You win a 150 EUR cash prize for writing a short piece of piano music. The Royal Irish Academy of Music (RIAM), Ireland's national music conservatoire, runs this competition each year for young composers. The winning piece is published in the 2026 RIAM Piano Albums, the Academy's official piano collection, and may be played by RIAM piano students across Ireland.
Who can apply
- Age: You are under 18 on 31 December 2026.
- Nationality: Anyone can apply, from any country.
- What you submit: An original piano piece at Elementary to Grade V level (beginner to lower-intermediate difficulty). It must have a descriptive title.
- Number of entries: You can send up to two pieces.
How to apply
Send your composition as a PDF or image file (.jpg or .png) by email, or by post to the Academy in Dublin, by Friday, 2 October 2026. Include your full name, address, contact details, date of birth and the intended grade level of your piece.
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