COVID-19 Update
Due to the recent events, we are cancelling Jazzcontest Mechelen 2021.
Any updates to the participation rules for next year edition will be communicated in
the future.
What?
JazzContest Mechelen is a contest for young musicians younger than 26 years old. It is organised by Jazzzolder VZW in collaboration with Cultuurcentrum and mmMechelen Feest and Conservatorium Mechelen.
Semi-finals
The semi-finals will take place on March 22 2020 at Cultuurcentrum Mechelen (CC). The groups will play at two venues at Cultuurcentrum Mechelen.
Finals
The finals will take place on Friday evening August 28th 2020 at the Maanrock festival.
Prizes
The prizes for the winner include:
- A money prize worth € 1500
- A day at a professional recording studio
- Several chances to play at locations in and around Mechelen
- A performance at the Mechelen jazz festival Jazzathome
Rules
In order to participate you need to meet the criteria as described by our rules.
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2019 edition
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