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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 winner receives tailored support and resources from

across the music profession.

They 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.

Entry Criteria
To enter, applicants should be able to demonstrate that they are:

• At an early stage of their career as a composer
• Be at least 18 years old on 1 October 2023 (there is no upper age limit for
applicants)
• Currently live, work, or have been born in the North West of England
(Merseyside, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Cumbria), or be a
registered student at a Northwest-based Higher Education institution.
• There are no minimum qualification requirements for applicants.

How to apply

To be considered, applicants must submit a supporting statement, a CV including a list of
works and, audio recordings and scores of two examples of original works. Submission

statement can also be made via video.

Applications for the Rushworth Composition Prize close at 11.59 pm on Wednesday 7 June
2023. For more information, visit https://www.liverpoolphil.com/take-part/rushworth-
composition-prize/