The Scottish Music Centre proudly invites Scottish and Scotland-based composers to submit their scores for World New Music Days Romania 2026, to be held in Bucharest from 23rd to 31st May.

The 2026 WNMD festival is subtitled “Columna Infinita”, inspired by the famous sculpture by 20th-century Romanian art icon Constantin Brâncuși (whose sesquicentennial will be celebrated in 2026).

The ISCM World New Music Days festival is an esteemed annual event showcasing contemporary musical compositions from around the world. It serves as a platform for musical exchange, fostering innovation, creativity, and cultural dialogue.

Please refer to the official Call for Works document, complete with guidelines, available on the Scottish Music Centre's website.

Only one submission per composer is allowed.

Priority is given to works under 10 minutes, composed post-2020

Please note, submissions from composers featured in WNMD 2025 Portugal will not be considered.

Deadline for applications is 6PM, Monday, 8th September 2025. Late submissions will not be considered.