Bologna, May 23, 2025. Conad Jazz Contest, a competition for young jazz musicians promoted by Conad and Fondazione Umbria Jazz that allows the 10 finalists to perform live on the stage of Umbria Jazz, extends the registration deadline until Sunday, June 8, 2025.

Registration for the Conad Jazz Contest is completely free and is open to solo jazz musicians or band members aged between 18 and 28 at the time of registration. You will now have until 11:59 p.m. on Sunday 8 June to register for the contest and take advantage of the chances of appearing on the stage of Umbria Jazz (Perugia, 11-20 July 2025) as a finalist, as well as aspiring to the final prize of 5,000 euros to support the musical career of the winner.

Once the registration phase is completed, starting at 11 am on June 9th, the phase dedicated to the selection of 10 finalists of the Contest will begin: the technical jury, chaired by Manuele Morbidini , director of the Umbria Jazz Orchestra and saxophonist composer, will identify 9 of the 10 finalists.

Voting to select the tenth finalist will open at the same time on www.conadjazzcontest.it: all you have to do is register and vote for free directly on the official Contest website via web or smartphone to be part of the “Popular Jury”. Online voting will be open until Sunday 15 June at 11:59 p.m.

The 10 finalists thus identified will perform live on the stage of Umbria Jazz and an artistic jury, composed of Stefano Bragatto , Director of Radio Monte Carlo, Marco Molendini , journalist, and Manuele Morbidini , former president of the technical jury, will decree the overall winner.

The first place winner will receive a check for 5,000 euros to support their musical career, as well as the digital publication of the EP by Universal Music Italia and a tour of live performances, including “Il Jazz Italiano per le terre del sisma”, “Umbria Jazz Weekend” and “ Umbria Jazz Weekend” Jazz Winter ”, as well as some of the most famous jazz clubs in Italy.

The special prize for the most promising individual musician has also been confirmed for this year, who will be awarded a place at the “Clinics” of the Berklee Summer School at Umbria Jazz 2026 .

Information and rules at www.conadjazzcontest.it

Registrations open from Wednesday 3 April to Sunday 8 June 2025.

Online voting from Monday 9 June to Sunday 15 June 2025.