16th Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2022

16th Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2022 now is over!

16th Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2022: The 16th Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2022, one of the most appreciated jazz events has opened registration and like every year all jazz instrumentalists and vocalists, no older than 40, are invited to participate.

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The 16th Bucharest International Jazz Competition, one of the most appreciated jazz events organised by jmEvents is now open for registration for 2022 inviting all bands and vocalists of all nationalities to participate.

Bucharest International Jazz Competition is one of the most appreciated jazz events, by specialists and the public, the event being ranked among the first 3 European jazz competitions. Over the years, the Bucharest International Jazz Competition has proved to be a promoter for jazz musicians and bands, not only in Eastern Europe but all over the world. Its mission is to contribute to the acknowledgment of jazz values and to celebrate creativity and freedom of expression. Bands may have up to 6 performing musicians and they may include:

➜ instrumentalists and vocalists,
➜ instrumentalists,
➜ vocalists.

The winner will be chosen by a jury composed of artists and teachers, personalities of the international jazz world.

Between the 16th and 23rd of May 2022, Bucharest International Jazz Competition celebrates its 16th edition. The competition takes place during the International Festival EUROPAfest. It promises unforgettable meetings, thrilled audience, atmosphere, by combining concerts with jam sessions, workshops and jazz master-classes.

Evaluation Criteria:

➜ style / interpretation
➜ improvisation
➜ technique / diction / articulation
➜ musicality
➜ time and rhythm
➜ intonation

Who may enter?

All jazz instrumentalists and vocalists, no older than 40, are invited to participate.

Prize:

The total amount of prizes for 2022 is 7,000 Euro, of which 1,200 Euro are reserved for the Grand Prize Winner.

Entry fees:

The registration fee for one application / jazz band is 140 Euro.