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20 April 2023

Liverpool Philharmonic is accepting applications for the 2023 Rushworth Composition Prize,
in association with the Rushworth Foundation.

Now in its ninth consecutive year, the prestigious Rushworth Composition Prize provides an
exceptional range of talent development opportunities for an early-career composer aged
over 18 who writes original music. Notably, the Prize has no upper age limit for applicants.

The winner will be awarded £1,000 to write a new work for Ensemble 10:10 (Liverpool
Philharmonic’s contemporary music ensemble) which will be performed in Autumn 2024.

The Prize offers an early- career composer the opportunity to build a long-term
collaborative and creative relationship with Liverpool Philharmonic, which supports
composers during the commission period and beyond. The Prize winner receives tailored
support and resources from across the music profession. the winner will take part in a
programme of workshops, masterclasses and mentoring sessions from composers,
performers, conductors and other industry professionals associated with Liverpool
Philharmonic.

Previous Prize winners have had further opportunities to produce additional new works and
commissions for Liverpool Philharmonic ensembles.