Apply as a
young composer
Are you a composer aged between 20 and 35? If so, you could have your work performed at the Bergen International Festival 2026!
Closed for applications, the deadline was 19th October 2025. Questions? Please contact project coordinator Maria Eikefet.
Through the Bergen Festival Academy (FAB), the Bergen International Festival aims to provide a platform for emerging young musicians and composers, creating a meeting place where they can inspire each other.
During the festival period from 27 May to 10 June, there will be a dedicated FAB programme featuring masterclasses, mentoring, concerts, performances, open rehearsals, meetings with festival artists, and social events.
The Bergen Festival Academy is looking for composers aged 20–35 for the 2026 programme.
Selected composers will have their works performed at the festival and will receive mentorship and workshops with musicians in early spring 2026.
There are no fees for the selected composers, and the Bergen International Festival will cover travel and accommodation.
Who can apply?
Composers aged between 20 and 35
The application should include:
Applicant information:
Full name
Age
Nationality
Residential address
Attachments/links:
CV
Score samples of own works
Link to audio or video recordings of own works
Application deadline: 19 October 2025
Please send your application via email to the project coordinator Maria Eikefet: mariae@fib.no
Questions? Get in touch via e-mail or phone: + 47 909 57 605.
