21st Bucharest International Jazz Competition 2027

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