Young jazz musicians to shine through summer concert competition
A new jazz competition in Latvia aims to provide a platform for young musicians to collaborate and perform original works. The initiative includes opportunities for international exposure and concert tours to help artists reach global audiences.
Why it matters
Supporting young talent through structured competitions helps preserve cultural heritage while fostering the professional development of the next generation of artists.
Concert programme director Paula Ezermane says about the idea: "The goal of the competition is to provide a platform for young musicians, create collaborations, and give the initiative to create original music, original content, and arrangements. Musicians from Rīga, Ventspils, Liepāja, as well as those studying abroad, will participate in this competition - this is a place where everyone can come together and collaborate." "There are two main prizes – one of them is a performance at "Riga Music Week", showing yourself to an international jury, professionals, journalists. The other is a small concert tour in Denmark." The musicians are evaluated in several categories by members of the Latvian Jazz Association and other industry professionals.
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