21st Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2027
Instrumentalists, vocalists, and bands apply with 2-3 audio recordings of different styles for evaluation in a multi-round jazz competition.
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Get matched →- Deadline
- 185 days left
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- $10,000
- Location
- Bucharest, Romania
- Exhibition window
- Jul 2, 2027 → Jul 10, 2027
- Applicants notified
- Mar 30, 2027
About
Overview
The 21st Bucharest International Jazz Competition welcomes instrumentalists, vocalists, and bands of all nationalities. The competition takes place July 2–10, 2027, in Bucharest, Romania.
Eligibility
- Age limit: up to 45 years old (born after July 1, 1982); band leader may be older
- Bands may have up to 6 performing musicians
- Individual musicians may apply for the Jam Session section
- All nationalities welcome
Key dates
- Registration deadline: March 1, 2027 (23:59)
- Confirmation of registration: before March 30, 2027
- Semi-final: July 2–8, 2027
- Final and Gala: July 9–10, 2027
Application requirements
- Application form (Annex A for band, Annex B for each member)
- Audio recordings in mp3/mp4 format: 2–3 pieces of different styles
- Two color group photos (landscape format, min 1MB each)
- Bank confirmation of 140 Euro registration fee payment
- Short presentation of group (max 10 lines, Word document)
- Copy of passport or identity card for each group member
- Technical rider
Registration fee
140 Euro, non-refundable. Payment by bank transfer to: jmEvents, IBAN RO82 BACX 0000 0004 3583 4003, Unicredit Bank – Millennium Branch, Calea Victoriei 88, Bucharest. Swift Code: BACXROBU. Subject line: "Registration fee BIJC for [band's name]"
Competition rounds
- 1st Round: Selection panel evaluates applications and audio recordings
- 2nd Round (July 2–8): Semi-finalists perform 50–60 minutes in concert hall, 50–60 minutes in unconventional space, and 60–80 minutes in jam sessions
- 3rd Round (July 9–10): Finalists perform 30–40 minutes in concert hall and 30–40 minutes in unconventional space
Prizes and awards
- Grand Prize Winner: 1,500 Euro
- Best Band: 500 Euro
- Best Vocalist: 500 Euro
- Best Jam Session: 250 Euro
- 2–3 concert engagements for one or two finalist bands
- Diplomas for final performers (upon request)
- Special prizes may be awarded by the jury
Logistics
The organizers provide professional sound technician, sound system, and backline (drum kit, acoustic or digital piano, bass amplifier, guitar amplifier, microphones). Finalists receive free accommodation (only if previously accommodated through competition system). Semi-finalists can request special accommodation rates. Live or deferred broadcast is possible; participants consent to recording and transmission by applying.
Contact
- Phone/WhatsApp: +40 740.75.95.66
- Email: [email protected], [email protected]
- Website: www.jmevents.ro
- Award
- Total prizes of 10,000 Euro: Grand Prize 1,500 Euro, Best Band 500 Euro, Best Vocalist 500 Euro, Best Jam Session 250 Euro, plus 2-3 concert engagements for finalist bands
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- A multi-round jazz competition featuring bands and individual musicians performing live in concert halls, unconventional spaces, and jam sessions.
- Eligibility
- Open to instrumentalists and vocalists of all nationalities, up to 45 years old (born after July 1, 1982); band leader may be older. Bands may have up to 6 performing musicians.
- Audience
- Instrumentalists and vocalists of all nationalities, up to 45 years old (band leader may be older)
- Contact
- [email protected]
Every listing links to the organizer's official page. Always confirm deadlines, fees, and entry rules there before you apply.