Composers' Academy

Composers’ Academy is an established programme for exceptional musicians from diverse backgrounds who are looking to develop their skills in composition through coaching and mentoring. Applications for the Philharmonia’s 2025/26 Composers’ Academy are now open.

We warmly welcome applications from composers of all backgrounds, and are particularly committed to supporting composers from underrepresented demographics, such as women, those from the Global Majority, and people with disabilities. We actively invite applicants to declare such characteristics in their application form, though this is not compulsory. We are also keen to ensure the application process is as widely accessible as possible.

There is no application fee or cost to those who apply to the programme.