BBC Radio Scotland is announcing a second competition for its Young Jazz Musician of the Year. Applications open today 29 July and close on 15 September
- Entrants must be aged between 18 and 27 (inclusive) as of 29th July 2024
- Entrants must currently reside in Scotland and must have resided in Scotland for at least 1 year immediately prior to 22 September 2024.
- The winner will take part in a recording session at BBC Scotland plus have the opportunity to perform at an event organised by the Glasgow Jazz Festival team.
- Hosted by Seonaid Aitken, the finals of the award will be held at BBC Scotland’s Pacific Quay in Glasgow on Sunday 24 November 2024 in front of a live audience and broadcast on BBC Radio Scotland.
- Closing Date for applications is Sunday 15 September 2024 (23.59)
The press release gives background:
“The award is intended to encourage and highlight the wealth of talent in Scotland’s vibrant jazz scene. It sits alongside BBC Radio Scotland’s awards for Young Trad and Young Classical musicians, as well as BBC Introducing’s search for the best in contemporary music.
“Young musicians living in Scotland who are between the ages of 18 and 27 will be invited to apply from 29 th July 2024 by completing our online form and uploading 10 minutes of themselves playing jazz to the BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician website (link below). We are committed to equality of opportunity and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socio-economic background,
religion and/or belief. If you need any reasonable adjustments contact youngjazz@bbc.co.uk ”
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