Fellowship

Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Composers' Scheme

Royal Philharmonic Society

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Effort

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Cost to apply

Free

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What it is

The Helen Hamlyn Panufnik Composers' Scheme offers six early-career composers each year the opportunity to write for a symphony orchestra, develop orchestral writing skills, and have their work performed by the LSO.

Who it is for

Early-career composers aged 18 or above with UK residency who have never had a full orchestral work performed in concert by a professional orchestra.

Open to artists in United Kingdom.

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open to all

Where

London, United Kingdom

When

Check the organiser’s site for current dates

Runs February 1, 2026 to March 31, 2027

What you get

Opportunity to compose a three-minute work for full symphony orchestra over twelve months with mentorship from Colin Matthews, Hannah Kendall and Christian Mason, performance by the LSO, and public workshop; two selected composers receive commissions for five- and ten-minute works premiered at the Barbican.

What you need to apply

Not listed. Check the application page before you start.

How long it takes

Not listed. We only estimate once we can read what the application asks for.

Cost to apply

Free

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Go to the application

https://lso.co.uk/lso-discovery/artist-development/panufnik-composers-scheme.html