Age limit: up to 35 years old ( born after 1st of May 1978 )Deadline for application: February 10th, 2013 100 % jazz & morecompetition, jam sessions, workshops... Bucharest International Jazz Competition is ranked among the first 3 jazz competitions in Europe. It is addressed to bands and vocalists aged up to 35 years, and its mission is to contribute to the acknowledgement of the Romanian and international jazz values.An entire week dedicated exclusively to jazz. Between May 18 and 25, 2013, jazz lovers are invited to discover and to encourage the best musicians of the moment, crme de la crme or just reaching the peaks of success, from all around Europe and other continents.The concerts are followed by jam sessions and workshops leaded by international specialists.Bucharest International Jazz Competition is more than an international contest, it is a statement it promotes new jazz rising stars creativity and freedom of expression at a time when the commercial is the compromise to success in music.Having a strong start, the first edition in 2007 registered 30 bands from 25 countries. Musicians with different backgrounds came together on the EUROPAfest stage and gave their best to the public. Most contestants had an impressive portfolio, attending prestigious international events such as the Jazz Festival of Montreux, Red Sea International Jazz Festival or Lionel Hampton Jazz Festival USA. Improvisation, explosive energy and the joy to share music these are the co-ordinates for the 2013 Bucharest International Jazz Competition.