Vombyξ_01 International Composition Competition and Academy

The Greek Composers’ Union and the International Kalamata Music Days announce Vombyξ_01 | 1st International Composition Competition and Academy 2026, held as part of the festival's 10th anniversary edition in Kalamata.
Vombyξ_01 offers six composers the opportunity to expand their compositional skills under the guidance of two prominent and internationally acclaimed composers of the new generation: Miroslav Srnka and Yiran Zhao. Together with five musicians from TETTTIX ensemble, specialized in contemporary and new music, they will collaborate closely and intensively with the composers for the public presentation of the works on the final day of the Academy.
During the final concert, a five-member jury will award two prizes of €1,500 in form of new commissions to two of the six participants. These works will be premiered at the 11th International Kalamata Music Days in 2027.