Entries:

Entries are now closed for the 2025 competition. We are now deliberating, after which this page will convert into an announcements page when we announce the longlist, followed by the shortlist, followed by the winner.

Entries for the 2025 prize launched on 9th June 2024, and the closing date was 28 February 2025. The winning entry will be an 800-word review of a recently released book, film, album, concert, exhibition, ballet, play, TV show, online stream, performance art piece or anything else that could be covered by a newspaper’s arts review pages.

The word count included titles, and ‘recently released’ meant anything since 1st January 2024. Entries could be from anywhere in the world, but must be written in English.

The closing date was 11.59pm on 28th February 2025. The entry fee was £15, and we also offer a free-entry scheme for entrants on low incomes. Thank you to everyone who took us up on that offer,

A longlist and a shortlist will be announced in Spring 2025. The winner will be announced on 14 May 2025. Please note that due to the volume of entries, unsuccessful entrants will not be notified, but each submission will receive full consideration.

And finally…

All entrants must be over 18 and we accept international entries, although entries must be in English. By entering the competition you agree to the terms and conditions.

If you have any further questions, please contact us via email: events@anthonyburgess.org.

We look forward to reading your submission, and wish you the best of luck!

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