Made in New York Jazz Festival and Competition explained

The Made in New York Jazz Competition and Festival is a brand that started as a local festival in New York City and tristate area. In 2013 the brand introduced the first, online-based, global jazz competition, followed by the annual, International Jazz Gala at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, Made In New York Jazz Festival in Montenegro and multiple independent shows mostly held in the US. The Brand debuted in 2010 and was founded by jazz aficionado, and music producer, Michael Brovkine.

History

The idea of organizing a global, online jazz competition was the brainchild of a musician and producer, Michael Brovkine. The concept was born in 2010, with the growing popularity of the internet, but it took another three years and the use of social media for the first competition to come to fruition.

In January 2013, The Made in New York Jazz Competition website launched, and by August 2013, the Competition had more than 250 registered artists and musicians representing 35 countries, and over 12,000 registered website users.[1]

In May 2014, the first online-based, year-round jazz competition made its Gala Concert debut at the Tribeca Performing Arts Center, in New York City. Although the contest headquarters is located in New York, the contest itself occurs online. One of the unique aspects of the competition is that entries are accepted year-round, and winners are determined by the accumulation of votes received from online voters, committee members, and competition judges.

The Grand Prize for winning the contest includes $3,000 plus 10% of registration fees, round-trip ticket to the International Jazz Gala in New York as a performer (courtesy of Kawai Musical Instruments), various prizes from competition and gala sponsors, the opportunity to perform on stage with jazz legends, network with industry notables, and the chance to gain global exposure.[2] [3]

The competition gained popularity quickly, gaining over 30,000 registered jazz musicians and fans representing 50 countries around the globe.[4] [5]

In May 2016, Made In New York Jazz Competition launched the brand in Europe, in collaboration with Montenegrin publishing house, Rabbit Records and main partner, Capital Plaza, with an inauguration festival in Montenegro.[6]

Leadership and Board of Members

Supporters, partners, and sponsors

Performers and gala hosts

First Annual Jazz Gala 2014 (New York)

Jazz Gala 2015 (New York)

Jazz Gala 2016 (New York)

Made In New York Jazz Festival 2016 (Montenegro)

Jazz Gala 2017 (New York)

2nd Made In New York Jazz Festival 2017 (Montenegro)

5th Anniversary Jazz Gala 2018 (New York)

3rd Made In New York Jazz Festival 2018 (Montenegro)

6th Annual Jazz Gala 2019 (New York)

4th Made In New York Jazz Festival 2019 (Montenegro)

5th Made In New York Jazz Festival 2020 (Montenegro)

6th Made In New York Jazz Festival 2022 (Montenegro)

7th Made In New York Jazz Festival 2022 (Montenegro)

10 Days fest.

8th Made In New York Jazz Festival 2023 (Montenegro)

9th Made In New York Jazz Festival 2024 (Montenegro)

Categories

Grand Prize Winners

Judges

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

External links

Notes and References

  1. Yanow, Scott; E-Jazz News; March 22, 2013; http://ejazznews.com/?p=13229
  2. Web site: Made in New York Jazz Competition Partners with Kawai for Second Year. BWW News Desk. BroadwayWorld.com. en. 2020-02-05.
  3. Web site: The Made In New York Jazz Competition!. jazzonline.gr. en-gb. 2020-02-05.
  4. Web site: Made in New York Third Annual Jazz Gala. 19 May 2016. en. 2020-02-05.
  5. Web site: Jazz news: The Second Annual Made In New York Jazz Gala Is Announced. Jazz. All About. All About Jazz News. en. 2020-02-05.
  6. KMIR; April 28, 2016; http://www.kmir.com/story/31838319/top-jazz-competition-announces-european-expansion

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