Making Music is inviting emerging composers and community music groups to take part in its Adopt a Music Creator 2026 scheme, offering a brilliant opportunity for Omagh-based creatives to collaborate and produce new music together.
The programme pairs leisure-time music groups with composers in the first seven years of their professional careers to co-create an original piece during 2026.
What’s included
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Up to 15 groups receive £1,000 towards commissioning costs
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Support and guidance from Making Music and professional mentors
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Groups choose their preferred composer or select from a national pool
For composers
You can apply if you are:
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within your first seven years as a professional composer
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interested in working collaboratively with a community or leisure-time group
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able to develop a new piece of music during 2026
This is a strong opportunity for Omagh choirs, bands and arts groups to commission fresh work while supporting emerging talent.
Deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 13 March 2026.
Register your interest on the Making Music website.
For enquiries, email harriet@makingmusic.org.uk.
