IMC is pleased to announce that the 67th session of the International Rostrum of Composers (IRC) will be held in Belgrade, Serbia, October 12-15 2021. We are very pleased to announce that this flagship program of the International Music Council will be held for the first time ever in Serbia, thanks to the invitation of our partner, Radio Television of Serbia – Radio Belgrade.

The Covid-19 pandemic has affected the entire music ecosystem; radios and contemporary music are not exempt. It is for this very reason that, in cooperation with its partners, IMC has decided to not cancel this year Rostrum as it will be an even more essential platform for exchange and promotion of contemporary music.

Since the foundation of IRC in 1955, some 400 composers have been promoted and their works broadcast thousands of times within the network of participating radios. After 66 editions, the IRC continues today to be the most important platform for the promotion of contemporary music via radio broadcast with more than 800 broadcast of the selected works in the last season. Moreover, the IRC is an invaluable occasion to meet colleagues from all over the world and exchange about contemporary music.

Once again, we hope that your organization will participate to listen to the finest recent compositions, meet colleagues and reaffirm the role of public service in the promotion of contemporary music.

We draw your attention to the deadline to submit the registration: September 13th, 12:00 (Paris Time)

Any question about participation? Check our FAQ page.

Download the registration forms here.