8 - 11 Jun 2023
European Emerging Bands Contest @EYE2023
Competition, Event
Strasbourg, France
Deadline: 12 Apr 2023 00:01
Description
Young European bands, we need you! The opportunity of your lifetime awaits you! Enter the European Emerging Bands Contest and perform live at #EYE2023 (European Youth Event) in front of 10.000 young people. A magnificent audience in the picturesque city of Strasbourg is looking forward to experiencing your show on the 9th & 10th of June 2023. Submit your music, videos, and links by the 10th of April 2023, and convince us you're the best! Firstly, a jury consisting of professionals will shortlist 15-30 acts, and then the Youth Jury will select the 6 winners to perform live! Who can apply? Soloists and bands with a maximum of 6 members from: - European Union member countries - EU candidate countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine - EFTA members: Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland - Band members may not be over 30 years of age - Bands should play a genre that is accessible to a wide variety of people How to apply? - Bands should apply online via Mubazar.com by April 10th, midnight CET. Each band should submit at least 2 and a maximum of 5 songs in a video (Youtube or Vimeo) or audio (.mp3) format What can you win? - 30-minute performance in front of thousands of young people at EYE2023, whilst accommodation and travel costs are fully covered by JM International - Cash prize of 800€ per band How are the entries judged? - EP and JMI technical jury will conduct a preliminary eligibility screening, preselecting 15-30 acts - A Youth Jury will evaluate shortlisted entries and select winners - Following criteria will be adopted in evaluating the entries: 1. Musical quality 2. Geographical, gender, and musical diversity 3. Originality 4. Contribution to raising awareness of major societal challenges Winners will be informed in mid-April 2023, by email and/or by telephone. For additional information please read the Terms and Conditions or contact giulia@jmi.net
