The Agora of New Music

A free meeting place for composers and performers of contemporary music. No prizes, no juries, no entry fees.

Wanted

What performers are looking for: existing works they want to play, and open commissions. It never costs anything.

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  1. 3–5Difficulty

    Sample Looking for works/Sample Performer (Flute)

    Flute

    This is a sample wanted notice to show how notices look. It is not a real request.

    about 8 min

    1 September 2026

    Fitting works are suggested to the performer by our editors.

Open commissions

Open commissions go live after our editors approve them.

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    Free$0For composers who want their works played.
    • Present up to three rated works at a time, with preview and difficulty rating — plus any number of other works with a link
    • Performers find your works by instrument, line-up and level
    • Receive “I’m interested” requests and unpaid commission offers
    • See wanted notices that suit your works
    • Introduction email when both sides accept
    • Your performances listed when a work is played
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    • A paid-commission listing on Agora Stage
    • Your own fees by line-up and length
    • Paid commission offers from performers and ensembles
    • Fee table on your profile
    • No commission; leave any time and keep your data
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