The Jumpstart competition will be held on October 23 and 24 as part of Queenstown’s major springtime event, the ASB Queenstown JazzFest. The Youth Competition (12-17years) and NZONE Emerging Talent Competition (18-25 years) aim to give exposure to young musicians and help ‘jump start’ their careers.
Event Manager Simon Green says the competition welcomes any entries demonstrating an understanding of the key elements of jazz, and offers contestants a fantastic opportunity to perform on an international stage.
“It’s a wide genre and we’re looking for individuals or bands that stand apart from the crowd with unique and creative sounds,” he says. “An entry must be based on a jazz standard, and contestants are to perform their own interpretation of the piece. In previous years we’ve been enthralled and delighted by the breadth of young talent that’s out there just waiting to be discovered.”
The Youth Competition invites anyone aged between 12 and 17 to take part in an open competition, to be held on Saturday 23rd October at Queenstown’s Village Green. Categories include most outstanding) solo vocalist, solo instrumental and best band combo, with the band section (3-5 piece combo’s only) open to all High School students regardless of age. Entrants have until 5pm Friday October 15 to register online at www.asbjazzfest.co.nz. The winning soloist and solo instrumental will receive $500 cash, runners up $250, and the top band $750.
For the NZONE Emerging Talent Competition, open to professionals and amateurs aged from 18 to 25, up to 12 finalists will be selected from an initial audition round via DVD or web upload submissions. The finalists will compete in a live performance in front of a judging panel and audience at Queenstown Village Green on Sunday October 24. Categories include most outstanding solo vocalist and solo instrumental. Entries must be submitted by 5pm on Friday October 1.
The Emerging Talent winner will receive $750 cash, runner up $350, and the top three placegetters will all receive an NZONE skydive.
Finalists in both categories will be given free entry to a workshop of their choice from the Festival Development Programme, to be held over Labour weekend.
Mr Green said the competitions were being held during peak festival time to enable contestants to soak up the jazz music and atmosphere and take part in workshops.
For all enquiries and registrations go to www.asbjazzfest.co.nz for details.
The ASB Queenstown JazzFest is Queenstown’s major springtime event. It brings music to the masses in a 5-day live music celebration from 21 to 25 October, showcasing a breadth of jazz styles from around New Zealand and the world.
The 32nd annual jazz festival has a sensational line-up of more than 50 bands and 200 Kiwi and international performers.
Event details:
JumpStart Jazz Competition
Youth Competition
Date: Saturday 23rd October
Time: Heats: 10am-1pm
Time: Finals: 3pm
Venue: Queenstown Village Green
Cost: FREE
NZONE Emerging Talent Competition
Date: Sunday 24th October
Time: Finals: 3pm
Venue: Queenstown Village Green
Cost: FREE
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