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Open call: Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition

31 mar 2026 - 13:32

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The Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Vocals Competition will be held on 10–11 October 2026 in Paris, France, marking the first time the event takes place outside the United States. The competition is organised by the Herbie Hancock Institute International Jazz Competition in partnership with the Fondation Louis Vuitton.

The application deadline is 15 July 2026.

Applications for the 2026 edition close on 15 July 2026.

Overview

The 2026 edition will focus exclusively on jazz vocal performance
Participants will compete on an international stage in Paris
Open to musicians aged 30 and under
The event is widely regarded as one of the leading international jazz competitions
Competition format and schedule
Semifinals: Saturday, 10 October 2026
Finals and All-Star Gala Concert: Sunday, 11 October 2026
Venue: Auditorium of the Fondation Louis Vuitton, Paris

Prizes and scholarships

A total of more than $100 000 in prizes and scholarships will be awarded:
First place: US$50,000 (presented by the Fondation Louis Vuitton)
Second place: US$25 000
Third place: US$10 000

Fifty per cent of each prize will be paid directly to winners, with the remainder allocated towards future musical education.

Jury

The competition jury will be led by jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, alongside an international panel of artists. Full jury details are yet to be announced.

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