Rhineland-Palatinate promotes jazz youngsters with a new 5,000 euros

Rhineland-Palatinate promotes jazz youngsters with a new 5,000 euros

New shine for jazz in Rhineland-Palatinate

With the introduction of the newcomer jazz award,

Rhineland-Palatinate sets a new sign of appreciation for the jazz scene. This price, which is awarded for the first time, is endowed with 5,000 euros and aims to support both young talents and local venues. The award is organized in cooperation between the Ministry of Culture, the State Association Jazz RLP e.V. and the University of Music Mainz.

The meaning of the price for the jazz scene

Minister of Culture Katharina Binz has emphasized the importance of the newcomer jazz award. She said: "The price is an important element for the promotion of jazz in the country and strengthens support for musicians, musicians and venues in Rhineland-Palatinate." This shows the country's commitment to further develop the rich jazz culture and to create new prerequisites for young people.

Details about the award ceremony and the performance options

The newcomer jazz award will be awarded on September 19, 2024 in the cultural club "already beautiful" in Mainz. The award winner is given the opportunity to play up to three club concerts in the form of a tour, for which a fee grant of 1,500 euros is provided. These appearances are planned for October 10, 2024 in Tufa Trier, October 22, 2024 in Café Hahn Koblenz and on December 5, 2024 in track 4 in Frankenthal.

tender and conditions of participation

interested musicians and ensembles can apply for the price by August 25, 2024, provided that they are proven to have a connection to Rhineland-Palatinate and are younger than 30 years at the time of the application. With ensembles, the average age is used. The selection criteria for the award winners are based on artistic quality and originality, which takes the price not only the technical skills, but also the creativity of the musicians.

A step into the future of jazz promotion

With the tender of the newcomer jazz award, Rhineland-Palatinate shows that the promotion of contemporary music and the support of talents are of great importance. The initiative is an answer to the growing importance of jazz in the cultural landscape and ensures that future generations of musicians also have the chance to develop and be successful.

In order to receive more information about the newcomer jazz award and the application, interested parties can visit the website of the State Association for Jazz in Rhineland-Palatinate: www.jazz-rlp.com .

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