Applications have now opened for artists who are interested in showcasing at jazzahead! next year. Combining a trade fair, conference and showcase festival, jazzahead! will return to Bremen, Germany from April 22 – 24, 2027.
The showcases are 30- to 45-minute concerts presenting 38 selected bands and artists to both international jazz professionals and the general public.
Over three days and nights, audiences can experience current jazz from Germany, Europe, Overseas/Asia Pacific and the Baltic States on the stages of Hall 7 and Kulturzentrum Schlachthof.
To apply for a showcase, artists must first register as professional participants (all days) and be available for all showcase dates. The program runs across all three days and nights, so no other commitments should be scheduled. Artists and industry professionals attending should register under the Sounds Australia umbrella stand to receive an additional discount. Early Bird rates end 30 September 2026.
Once registered, application links will be available in your participant portal under the Submission section.
Applications for the jazzahead! 2027 showcases are open from 25 August to 30 September 2026. The selected bands and artists will be announced in November 2026.
The showcase acts are selected by international expert juries, with one jury for each showcase module. More information about the selection process and criteria can be found at the jazzahead! website.