Call for entries for the 28th national contest for young singer-songwriters of Elche
Official name: CALL FOR THE 28TH NATIONAL CONTEST OF YOUNG SINGER-SONGwriterS OF ELCHE.
Summary
This grant is aimed at natural persons who do not develop economic activity. Scope: Alicante / Alacant. Budget: 4.200 €. You can apply until October 26, 2026. The application process is done electronically. Competitive concurrence - canonical.
What is this grant about?
This aid is awarded on a competitive basis: you have to submit the application before October 26, 2026 and your project will be evaluated alongside those of other candidates, with no guarantee of obtaining it. The Elche city council allocates 4,200 euros for the 28th National Young Singer-Songwriters Contest, aimed at people between 14 and 30 years old without economic activity and without a record contract. This is a cash subsidy, without the need to pay it back, to participate in the competition and, if you are a finalist, to present your songs live.
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Official description of the call
Description of the Call: Agreement of the Local Government Board, of July 23, 2026, which approves the Call for the 28th National Contest of Young Singer-songwriters of Elche. Beneficiaries: Any young person of Spanish nationality or with legal residence in Spain who is between 14 and 30 years old, on the closing date for submitting applications, and meets the rest of the requirements of the Call, may participate. Those who have a current record contract or have won first prize or the prize for best song in previous editions of the contest will not be able to participate. The finalists will perform the two songs presented live before the jury, on the night of December 19, 2026 at the Gran Teatre d'Elx. The person who wins the first prize will assume the commitment to open the final of the 29th Elche Young Singer-Songwriters Contest 2027. Purpose: They will participate with two original songs of their own, in any musical style and official language of the State, in mp3 audio file or similar. The recording of these songs submitted in the application must faithfully reflect how they will be performed live during the final of the competition. Songs presented in previous editions of the contest or compositions that are not their own authorship or versions will not be admitted. Regulatory bases: Base 28 of Municipal Budget Execution, published in full in the Official Gazette of the Province of Alicante No. 17, of January 27, 2026. Amount: First prize €1,700.00 Second prize €800.00 Special audience prize “Ángel Alfosea” €700.00 Best song in Valencian 700.00 € Mention for the best musical accompaniment €300.00 Submission Deadline: It will be between the day following the publication of the extract of this call in the Official Gazette of the Province and October 26, 2026 at 11:59 p.m.
Issuing agency
ELCHE/ELX — ELCHE/ELX CITY COUNCIL
Scope
Alicante / Alacant
Category
Recipients
NATURAL PERSONS WHO DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
More information
Deadlines
| Publication date | July 24, 2026 |
| Application start date | July 29, 2026 |
| Application end date | October 26, 2026 |
Full information
| Administration | Local |
| Call type | Competitive concurrence - canonical |
| Purpose | Culture |
| Economic sector | 90.1 - Artistic creation activities |
| Last database update | September 5, 2026 |
Who can apply for this grant?
- NATURAL PERSONS WHO DO NOT DEVELOP ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
The full requirements may vary. Check the governing rules and the official portal to confirm all requirements.
Financial information
| Total budget | 4.200 € |
| Grant format | SUBSIDY AND MONEY DELIVERY WITHOUT COMPENSATION |
The exact amount may vary depending on your specific case. Always check the governing rules before applying.
Documents
Governing rules
Base 28 of Municipal Budget Execution