AJC has been committed to promoting the French jazz scene in Europe since its creation in 1993, seeking to create ideal conditions for its artists, by inviting professionals to discover French jazz through our program of invitations, by creating bi-national schemes between France and Great Britain, Austria, the Netherlands,... or by supporting festivals and initiatives to promote and tour French musicians in Germany, Italy, Nordic countries, the United States...
Today, AJC is launching a new pan-European project, Jazz With. Thanks to Jazz With, AJC will be able to support and accompany an existing but under-supported trend: artistic projects combining French and European artists. Through a European call and a selection made by AJC network members, Jazz With will support three pan-European formations each year in their French and European promotion strategy.
These three projects will be selected based on their artistic quality, but the jury will also consider issues such as female representation, diversity of proposals and formats, as well as promotion strategies that will have been presented in the application. The groups - from trios to sextets - must consist of musicians residing in Europe, with at least one French artist (or resident in France for several years). These projects must already have an initial existence, provide music to the jury and be able to outline an initial promotion strategy.
The selected projects will benefit from a concert (fees, transportation, accommodation, etc.) at the Rencontres AJC 2024 - December 3, 2024 - in front of a gathering of French and European professionals and a grant of 3000 euros meant to optimize tour planning and avoid one-off events. In addition, the three groups will be supported by AJC teams and network members in their research and reflections to create the necessary shared dynamic for a better dissemination in France and Europe.
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Submission of applications : April 3rd to April 30th Announcement of laureates : mid-May 2024
Supported groups will receive :
A concert at the AJC 2024 Meetings on December 3, 2024 (salaries, transportation, accommodation covered by AJC)
Support for their project by AJC teams, the network, and our partners for a shared distribution dynamic
A grant of 3000 euros to facilitate and optimize tour planning in France and Europe
Eligibility criteria :
From trio to sextet
At least one French musician or resident in France for several years Other artists must reside in Europe
Required documents - in English :
Presentation of the artistic project
Presentation of the artists and contacts
Presentation of the project's entourage
Statement of intention regarding the project's distribution 2 to 3 titles only on Soundcloud
1 live video - if available
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