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The Contest

A great opportunity for young jazz musicians

Conad has always placed communities at the core of its actions.

The commitment to valorise young talents goes in this direction, which for ten years has seen Conad promote a very special project together with Umbria Jazz: Conad Jazz Contest.

CONTEST

The Conad Jazz Contest, promoted by Conad with the participation of Umbria Jazz, reaches its 13th edition this year.

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RECIPIENTS

Musicians between 18 and 28 years old, soloists or groups of up to eight members, who present jazz projects of various genres and styles, free from current record or publishing contracts.

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FINALISTS

A Technical Jury will select 9 of the 10 finalists from those registered. The Popular Jury will identify the tenth. The 10 finalists will perform live on the prestigious stage of Umbria Jazz (Perugia, 3-12 July 2026).

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The

Prizes

THE 10 FINALISTS

The 10 finalists will win the opportunity to perform within the ofﬁcial program of Umbria Jazz festival (Perugia 3-12 July 2026) and the opportunity to activate a free 12-month subscription to the “Pro” version of Hat Music, the app that connects musicians and music professionals.

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1st PLACE: 5000€ of economic contribution

The winner will receive a cash prize worth 5,000 euros as a form of support for their musical career.

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1st PLACE: Umbria Jazz Winter

The winner will be included in the lineup of Umbria Jazz Winter #33 (Orvieto, 30 December 2026 - 3 January 2027).

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1st PLACE: EP distribution by Universal Music Italy

Universal Music Italy will take care of the digital distribution of the EP ( extended play) of the winner on all streaming music platforms

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1st PLACE: the Winners' Tour

In the months following the Festival, the Umbria Jazz organization will promote a concert tour consisting of various jazz stages between autumn 2026 and summer 2027

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1st PLACE: Il Jazz Italiano per le Terre del Sisma

The winner will be invited to play in L'Aquila on the occasion of the ``Il Jazz Italiano per le Terre del Sisma``, (l'Aquila, 5-6 september 2026), one of the largest jazz events in our country.

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1st PLACE: promotion on the Contest's official channels

The tour of the winner will be promoted on the official social channels of the Contest (Instagram and Facebook: @conadjazzcontest).

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SPECIAL RECOGNITION TO TALENT: Berklee Summer School at Umbria Jazz Clinics 2027

A special prize awarded by the technical and artistic juries to a single musician chosen from all those registered for the Contest.

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THE WINNER OF THE POPULAR JURY: a voucher worth €500 for a recording studio

For the most voted by the popular jury, a voucher worth 500 euros to spend in a professional recording studio for the recording of your album.

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How to

Join the Contest

CONTEST RULES

Registration for the Contest implies complete acceptance of a regulation which guarantees a fair and transparent process for all participants.

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THE JURIES

The Contest makes use of three juries: a Technical Jury chooses 9 of the 10 finalists; a popular jury which has the task of selecting the tenth finalist, and an artistic jury which will evaluate the live performances of the 10 previously chosen finalists.

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