This initiative aims to create new radio works that explore contemporary themes through sound and music, with broadcasts scheduled for autumn 2025 on partner radio stations, including the UK’s experimental broadcaster Resonance FM.

In this project, three composers from ODA countries will be paired with three UK-based composers selected by Sound and Music, the UK’s national organisation for new music. Each pair will collaboratively develop and produce a new radio work. Each participating composer will receive a commission fee of £1 500 (about $2 030). The format, process, and content of the final pieces will be determined jointly by the composer pairs.

This collaboration will be promoted through international music conferences, festivals, and cultural networks, with a strong focus on artistic exchange, cross-cultural learning, and showcasing new music as a powerful medium for shaping and reflecting global experiences.

Applicants must:

This opportunity offers a platform for artistic experimentation, cultural dialogue and innovation in sound. If you are a passionate music creator ready to co-create with peers from across the world, we encourage you to apply.

Interested artists should apply before 23 June.

View the original call here.