The competition Jazz, Rock, Pop serves as expansion of the classic competition of the Schweizerischer Jugendmusikwettbewerb (SJMW) founded in 1975. The foundation aims to support and promote particularly talented young musicians but also young people in general through music. A Foundation Board is responsible for the competition and concentrates particularly on strategic and financial questions. It is advised in artistic and organisational matters by a commission of experts. These two bodies work closely with the office in Winterthur on all tasks related to the foundation. Please feel free to visit the Website of SJMW for more information. The JAZZ&POP competition also informs through its Instagram account @sjmw.jazzpop.
Stiftung Schweizerischer Jugendmusikwettbewerb
The participants should be aged from 11 to 21 year old, based on average age of band members.
The competition takes place in two rounds:
Every year
15 December 2024
Online through www.sjmw.ch from the 1st November 2024. The demo recording (audio or video recording) can be uploaded there easily. Please note that the application is complete, when the application fee is paid.
Based on the demo recording the jury will choose which soloists, bands, large ensembles/big bands will take part in the Live-Selection at the Jazzcampus in Zurich (Switzerland).
Application fee:
The competition is for young musicians between the age of 11 and 21 of all nationalities who are permanently resident in Switzerland or Liechtenstein, or citizens of Switzerland or Liechtenstein who live abroad.
The competition will be divided in the following categories:
Performance acts with at least one person are permitted. All instruments and vocals are permitted.
Electronic instruments (sequencing, sampling, DJing, etc.) can be used. The live character and the clearly recognizable creative contribution (own composition, own arrangement, etc.) are important. All participants must be involved in the entire program with an instrument and/or voice. There is no accompanying band available. Pre-made (not self-produced) playbacks are not permitted.
For more information click here.
All Acts who pass the Online Pre-Selection are invited to compete at the Come Together national competition in Zurich. Certificates are awarded for participation and for 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes. There is a wider range of special prices such as Studio Time, Tours and Concerts.
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