Submission Guidelines

• Eligibility: Open to composers of all ages, nationalities, and professional backgrounds.
• Work Length: Pieces must not exceed 5 minutes.
• Submission Limit: Each composer may submit one work.
• Accepted Formats: Audio submissions must be in either AIFF or WAV format (2-channels).
• Video Encouraged: While video submissions are encouraged, we are not accepting live electronics or instruments/voices for this event.
• Anonymous Submission: Ensure that the composer’s name and any identifying information are not visible in the file or metadata.
• Judges: The works will be reviewed by a panel of judges, with Ali Balighi serving as the Chair of the Jury, alongside Bahar Royaee, Droki Ouro, Nina Barzegar, Kevin Press, and Bret Battey.
• Entry Fee: There is no entry fee for submissions.

Required Materials

• Audio or video file of the work
• Biography (max. 200 words)
• Program note (max. 200 words)
• Personal data sheet (including full name, date and place of birth, citizenship, email, and phone number)

How to Submit

Please upload your files to a permanent link such as Google Drive, Dropbox and share it with us on the Registration Form.

Important Dates:

• Virtual Concert: October, 2025
• Competition Opens: Sunday, December 1, 2024
• Scores Due: Saturday, May 31, 2025
• Announcement of Winners: Summer 2025

Additional Information

• Selected works will be archived and may be featured in future performances organized by the Gilgamesh Arts & Culture Foundation. Results will be sent via email.
• For any questions or further information, please contact: festival@gilgamesh.foundation

We look forward to receiving your work and celebrating the power of electronic music in this exciting festival!