The PRS Foundation - which provides the UK’s most significant financial investment in new music - has launched its biennial New Music Award.
The Award, dubbed ‘the Turner prize for music’, offers a £50,000 prize to a musical idea that has not yet been realised.
Entries can be in any musical genre, so long as the proposal pushes the boundaries of its field. Anyone based in the UK can enter, including individuals, bands, ensembles and organisations.
Sally Taylor, Chairman of the PRS Foundation’s Board of Trustees, said: “We are thrilled to launch the third New Music Award, which is set to be bigger and better than ever. It is an exceptional award that celebrates new music innovation in the UK. It takes risks by encouraging creators to push the boundaries of their artistic practice and extend the possibilities of music regardless of which genre they work in. We really do encourage anyone with an inspired musical idea to apply.”
Jem Finer winner of the first New Music Award welcomed the return of the award, calling it "a wonderful opportunity."
The benefits extend well beyond the winner. Six previously shortlisted nominees have gone on to release their submissions.
The New Music Award is accepting submissions until 8 January 2010. To find out how to apply, visit www.prsfoundation.co.uk