Do I need accreditation for Composers Summit Prague to enter the competition?
No, you don’t need to have valid accreditation for Composers Summit Prague. However, if you have one, you can sign up for Community vote to increase your chances of winning.
No, you don’t need to have valid accreditation for Composers Summit Prague. However, if you have one, you can sign up for Community vote to increase your chances of winning.
Is there any fee for entering the competition?
No, there is no entry fee for this competition.
No, there is no entry fee for this competition.
What is the Community vote?
The Community vote is a branch of the second round of the competition, where the winner of Community vote will be chosen amongst entries submitted by accredited attendees. Details about Community vote will be shared with all accredited attendees before the second round of the competition because all of them will be included in the voting process.
The Community vote is a branch of the second round of the competition, where the winner of Community vote will be chosen amongst entries submitted by accredited attendees. Details about Community vote will be shared with all accredited attendees before the second round of the competition because all of them will be included in the voting process.
Where can I find the competition rules?
Detailed competition rules can be found on Composers Summit’s website.
Detailed competition rules can be found on Composers Summit’s website.
When is the competition deadline?
The competition deadline is on January 31st, 2026, 23:59 CET.
The competition deadline is on January 31st, 2026, 23:59 CET.
How do I submit my entry?
Click the link on the website to submit your entry and follow the instructions on how to structure the submission.
Click the link on the website to submit your entry and follow the instructions on how to structure the submission.
How will I know if my submission was successfully received?
You will receive an automatic response generated by Google Forms.
You will receive an automatic response generated by Google Forms.
Is it possible to modify my submission after entering?
Once the submission has been submitted, it is not possible to submit another entry. If you have problems with your submission or you have problems submitting, please contact us at competition@soundsgate.com.
Once the submission has been submitted, it is not possible to submit another entry. If you have problems with your submission or you have problems submitting, please contact us at competition@soundsgate.com.
What indicates that my entry has been evaluated?
All submissions will be evaluated following Terms and Conditions of this competition.
All submissions will be evaluated following Terms and Conditions of this competition.
Is individual feedback available for entries?
No. Individual feedback is not available.
No. Individual feedback is not available.
Can I use my submission in my portfolio?
Feel free to use your competition entry in your portfolio, but you must disclose that it was a competition submission rather than a commissioned piece or official work for the brief provider.
Feel free to use your competition entry in your portfolio, but you must disclose that it was a competition submission rather than a commissioned piece or official work for the brief provider.
Can I make a reference to other scores in my score?
Your Score must be original, not AI generated, free from third-party rights violations, and not subject to claims or disputes following a given brief.
Your Score must be original, not AI generated, free from third-party rights violations, and not subject to claims or disputes following a given brief.
Who owns the copyright of the submitted track?
The author of the submission retains the copyright to their work(s). The organizers may not use the submission without the author’s approval.
The author of the submission retains the copyright to their work(s). The organizers may not use the submission without the author’s approval.
Can I use AI services like Suno to generate the submission?
You may not use AI generation services (e.g., Suno or similar tools) to compose, generate, or create any part of the submission. The creative content must be human-made.
You may not use AI generation services (e.g., Suno or similar tools) to compose, generate, or create any part of the submission. The creative content must be human-made.
How will I know that I won?
The winner will be publicly announced during the opening concert of Composers Summit Prague. All winners will be notified in advance.
The winner will be publicly announced during the opening concert of Composers Summit Prague. All winners will be notified in advance.
What steps should I take to prepare for an opening or showcase concert?
Winners will be notified in advance privately and will receive orchestra setup details for both the showcase concert and/or opening concert to prepare orchestra score and parts. There will be enough time to prepare.
Winners will be notified in advance privately and will receive orchestra setup details for both the showcase concert and/or opening concert to prepare orchestra score and parts. There will be enough time to prepare.
Any Further Questions?
Contact us at competition@soundsgate.com for any additional questions.
Contact us at competition@soundsgate.com for any additional questions.