BAN BAM Commission & Development Award for female composers in jazz and/or improvised music on the island of Ireland are seeking applications for the scheme which will allocate €2,500 to 3 successful applicants.

The award is a new creative commissioning and career development opportunity open to Irish-born or resident female and gender-minority composers on the island of Ireland (North and South) presented by Improvised Music Company (IMC) and Moving on Music (MOM).

The three selected composers will be commissioned to compose for duo, trio or quartet. The composition period will be followed by 12 months of bespoke creative and career development support and consultation from IMC, MOM and selected industry professionals during 2021. The award includes guaranteed performance bookings in Belfast and Dublin during 2021 (when feasible in the wake of Covid-19 restrictions).

Closing Date for applications is Friday 4th September at 17:00hrs (GMT). For more info and to apply visit here.