EHTE Txisturako Konposizio Lehiaketa 2026

Location

Euskal Herria, Spain

Instrument / Role

Composer

Format

In person

Application deadline

October 31, 2026

Venue

Pablo Iglesias 10, 1.C, 20100 Errenteria, Gipuzkoa

The EHTE Txisturako Konposizio Lehiaketa 2026 (EHTE Composition Competition for Txistu 2026) is organized by Euskal Herriko Txistulari Elkartea (the Basque Country Txistulari Association), an organization dedicated to safeguarding and developing the txistu—a traditional Basque woodwind instrument—as an important component of Basque culture and heritage. The association's mission is to promote the role of the txistu in Basque folk culture and tradition while expanding the musical and social opportunities available through this instrument. This composition competition invites submissions of original works for the txistu. The submission period closes on 31 October (October 31st). A total prize fund of €3,500 will be distributed among the winners. The competition represents an opportunity for composers to create and showcase new repertoire for this traditional Basque instrument and contribute to its continued musical development. The competition is part of the association's broader activities, which include txistu schools, online txistu lessons, news, concerts, and membership programs.