Leonardo 4 Music 2027 Awards: 
Young composers up to 30 years 

Young composers are invited to invent an original music composition, interpreting one or more of the topics “Climate”, “Equality”, “Peace”.

This Award has two age sub-categories: Under 18 years; 18-30 years

Timetable

  • Open from 1 September 2026 until 30 April 2027
  • Announcement of winners: 1 June 2027
  • Workshop, Concert & Award ceremony: October 2027 in Brussels

How to apply

Leonardo 4 Children Awards will open in September 2027.

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Prizes

The announcement of winners will be made by 1 June 2027, and the award ceremony will take place in October 2027 in Brussels.

The highest-scoring works will receive:

  • talent development programme, with a budget of € 750 for the 1st winner, € 500 for the 2nd winner, which can be used to develop the music skills of winners, subject to approval of the foundation, for:
  • travel to the Leonardo 4 Children Award Ceremony in Brussels in October;
  • workshops or courses on music, possibly with reference to climate, equality or peace;
  • costs of publication of the music score, and performance of the music at an event;
  • meeting with a personality or an expert in music;
  • music instruments/material.
  • The 1st winner will have the opportunity to liaise with famous musicians such as the members of the jury and explore the possibility that their composition will be performed in important concerts.
  • The music of the 1st and 2nd winners will be used for a campaign or promotional videos of Leonardo 4 Children non-profit initiative.
  • live performance of the winning music works at the award ceremony and concerts/events; promotion on website, social media and promotional material, at public events, institutions or public places;
  • publication of the scores of the music composition online via the music editing company
    JK Merz;
  • Leonardo 4 Children award certificate;
  • Special Awards for specific related winners.

Special Awards

Special Awards include challenges on specific topics and the winners will receive Special Awards and specific “Talent Development” opportunities offered by partners.

  • Lunigiana International Music Festival Award
  • ArtLink Belgrade Festival Award
  • Music Academy FORTE Award
  • Erika Zoi Award
  • Choir composition Ermanno Testi Award