In partnership with Creative Scotland, PRS for Music Foundation is proud to announce the launch of the first ever UK-wide New Music Biennial, presenting a series of brand new music commissions to audiences across the UK in 2014.

Organisations (not limited to those working primarily in music) can apply for up to £20,000 to commission and perform new work from individual composers across all genres. The scheme will support and promote up to twenty new commissions, which will be performed across the length and breadth of the UK as Scotland prepares to celebrate the Commonwealth Games.

This first edition of New Music Biennial has been developed with Creative Scotland, Arts Council England and the British Council. Additional support has been provided by Arts Council of Northern Ireland, Arts Council of Wales and John S. Cohen Foundation. The scheme will be delivered in partnership with BBC Radio 3, NMC Recordings, Southbank Centre and Glasgow UNESCO City of Music.

Further information and application forms are available at the PRSF website.

The deadline for applications is 6pm, Monday 4th March.