Composition: Wales 2027
At the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, we’re proud to champion the people shaping Wales’ musical future, and we’d love you to be part of it.
Composition: Wales is an exciting artist development programme designed for composers ready to take the next step. If selected, you’ll create a new piece of music and hear it brought to life by a full professional orchestra in a workshop and performance at BBC Hoddinott Hall in Cardiff Bay.
Along the way, you’ll be supported by world-class artists, including conductor Jac Van Steen and composer mentor Paul Mealor. You’ll gain insight, guidance, and honest, practical feedback from the musicians performing your work - an invaluable opportunity to grow your voice and refine your craft.
This is more than a programme: it’s a chance to connect, experiment, and be heard. We’re here to support and celebrate composers from across Wales and those based here, helping bring new music to new audiences.
Delivered in partnership with Nimbus Lyrita Arts and Tŷ Cerdd, Composition: Wales is your invitation to step forward and share your music.
Key Dates
- Several online mentoring sessions through the year (to be organised directly)
- Two in-person mentoring days (in-person, in Cardiff): Sun 27 September, Thu 26 November
- Workshop & Concert days (in-person, in Cardiff): Tuesday 2 March, Wednesday 3 March 2027.
Additional Information
Mentors
Paul Mealor
Shirley J. Thompson
Naomi Roberts (BBC NOW Librarian)
Jac van Steen (Conductor)
BBC NOW musicians
Please read the full terms and conditions before you apply.
If you have any other queries, please contact: rhonwen.jones@bbc.co.uk
Composition: Wales 2027 Finalists
We’re excited to announce the finalists for Composition: Wales 2027, a brilliant group of composers shaping the future of music in Wales Composition: Wales 2027 Finalists.
Over the coming months, they’ll create new works and collaborate with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, alongside conductor Jac Van Steen and composer Paul Mealor. We can’t wait to hear their music come to life at BBC Hoddinott Hall in March 2027.
Delyth Field
Imi Oldham
Itgeltugs Ganzorig
Louis Villard
Nina Martin
Phi Yaan-Zek
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