72 International Rostrum of Composers

We are pleased to announce that the 72nd International Rostrum of Composers (IRC) will be held May 12 – 15 2026, in Riga, Latvia.

The IRC will be organised for the first time ever in Latvia thanks to the cooperation with our partner, the Latvian Public Service Media.   As is IRC tradition, delegates will have the opportunity to network and have an insight into the local cultural scene through a rich side programme which will include, among others, the traditional interview with the composers and concerts by Latvian National Symphony Orchestra.  

After more than seven decades, the IRC continues to be the most important platform for exchanging contemporary music through radio broadcasting and a major opportunity for professional development and exchange between radio producers and presenters.  

More than 30 national radios from all over the world regularly participate and exchange recent contemporary music productions. In the last two editions only, some 100 works by emerging composers have been presented and then broadcast by participating radios more than 2000 times in cooperation with our partner EBU – European Broadcasting Union. In addition to the unique exposure generate by broadcast, selected composers are offered additional opportunities, prizes and commissions.

More information will be published soon! In the meanwhile, please mark the dates in your calendars without delay and do not hesitate to get in touch with us for further information! Please note that registration will open in March, but you can already start thinking about the best composers to present!