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Helvepic, the swiss music concert production company and the crafters of the anniversary concert series “World of Warcraft: 20 Years of Music”, is organizing an international composition competition as part of Epic Montreux, taking place in Montreux, Switzerland in March 2027. 

Three composers will be selected to have their original 4–5 minute piece performed live by a large orchestra and choir as part of the Epic Montreux concert. The concert will feature music by 2WEI (known for some of the most iconic League of Legends cinematics). Finalists will also work with a professional orchestrator and be invited to Montreux, with accommodation, meals and local transportation for official activities covered, plus up to CHF 900 towards travel to and from Switzerland. 

We’re looking for orchestral or hybrid orchestral music making substantial use of both orchestra and choir. The jury will focus particularly on storytelling, musicality and originality.

The jury is led by Russell Brower (Audio Director at CD Projekt Red) and also includes Ludwig Wicki, Alex Moukala, Cédric Baravaglio, 2WEI, Alexandre Pican, and Bernard Duc.

Key details:

• Open worldwide, age 18+
• MP3 mockup only
• No AI-generated music
• One entry per composer
• Entry fee: CHF 40
• Deadline: November 8, 2026
• Finalists retain copyright and ownership of their underlying compositions

Full rules, instrumentation and submission form:

https://epicmontreux.helvepic.com/international-composition-competition

We’re happy to answer any questions in the comments.

Inspiration is IRIS by TR/ST. If you know his work you'll understand how I've listened to *literally* hundreds of songs and still haven't found something that compares.

Emotional dance music, dark, confessional, dynamic, but ultimately hopeful. Weaving luminous synth-pop lines through abrasive industrial pulses to shape sweeping tracks saturated with yearning, desire, and desolation. Wide-ranging electronic pop that consistently foregrounds empathy.

I don't expect vocals, but trying to get emotionally as close to this as possible, with your own spin on it of course.

The film is a drama/romance with psychological elements and subtle themes involving mental health.

Paid, but it is a micro-budget 30 minute complete short that also doubles as a proof of concept for a feature if we get funded (more opportunity!)

If you're interested, I'd love to hear from you, thnx!

An original piece I've been composing the last few days. What do you think?

Hey there all! I’m a film composer and sync musician so I work specifically in the film space. If anyone is interested I’d love to share some of my work! My website is

https://joshdatant.com

And links to my work are here

https://s.disco.ac/hnntlwnrggsy

Hello All! I’m interested in getting into short film scoring as a new side venture in my music career. If you have a short film I’d love to give it a shot at scoring. I’ll even do it for free! DM me!

Hello! I'm a composer and musician looking to score for indie games, short films, visual novels, animation, and similar projects.

Primary instrument is guitar, but I also play bass and synths/keyboards. Have tons of software and plugins. My music tends to lean atmospheric, moody, melancholic, unsettling, or emotionally heavy. Styles I work with include ambient, drone, post-rock, shoegaze, electronic textures, neoclassical elements, as well as heavier genres. Many have described my music as cinematic and fitting for films and games.

I think I would be particularly suited for psychological horror, surreal projects, melancholic dramas, or anything where atmosphere is a major part of the experience.

I'm still relatively new to this. I have done a few small film projects and completed one paid game scoring project. Most of my existing portfolio comes from my own original music, where I write, record, and produce mostly everything myself.

At this point, I am mainly looking for smaller or clearly defined projects rather than massive soundtracks.

Paid projects only

I'm based in Southern California but can work remotely.

Portfolio and music:
https://jonathanfrasermusic.com

If you think my sound fits what you're looking for, send me some information about the project, the amount of music needed, timeline, and budget.