The 7 VJC’s Contest is the one and only on-line improvisation contest in the world.
Since 2016 we have been discovering new talents and spreading the love for improvised music.
The contest is open to musicians, groups or soloists of all ages, worldwide and embracing every form of musical improvisation,
11th Edition categories
JAZZ
Swing, Gospel, Bebop, Fusion, Jazz-Rock, Blues, Latin jazz, Soul, Afro jazz, Afro-cuban, Free jazz, Cool jazz, Acid jazz, Dixieland, Smooth jazz, avant-garde and more.
BEYOND JAZZ
Nu Jazz, Electro Swing, Pop Jazz, Lo Fi, Rap, R&B, Hip-hop, Classic, Country, World music, Indo jazz, Ethno jazz, electronic and more.
For each of the 2 genre categories, registrations will be open to musicians in two distinct age groups: over 30 and under 30.
Starting November 1st, every musician under 18 can register for free.
Applications
Applications are open from June 2nd til September 27th, 2024
New Deadline
December 31th, 2024
Entry fees
Musicians Over 30
Soloist: € 30 (€ 15 annual membership + € 15 application fee) – starting from 2nd video only € 15;
Duo: € 50 (€ 15 annual membership only for the leader + € 35 application fee) – starting from 2nd video only € 15;
Trio: € 70 (€ 15 annual membership only for the leader + € 55 application fee) – starting from 2nd video only € 15;
From quartet to big band: € 85 (€ 15 annual membership only for the leader + € 70 application fee) – starting from 2nd video only € 15.
Musicians Under 30
Soloist: € 20 (€ 15 annual membership + € 5 application fee) – starting from 2nd video only € 15;
Duo: € 30 (€ 15 annual membership only for the leader + € 15 application fee) – starting from 2nd video only € 15;
Trio: € 40 (€ 15 annual membership only for the leader + € 25 application fee) – starting from 2nd video only € 15;
From quartet to big band: € 60 (€ 15 annual membership only for the leader + € 55 application fee) – starting from 2nd video only € 15.
Uploading
Upload video performances no longer than 7 minutes long with maximum file size of 500Mb.
Any format is accepted.
Voting Criteria
The Video entries will be assigned to our judges who score each piece in these specific areas:
– creativity;
– musicality;
– interpretation;
– improvisation quality;
– interplay between the musicians (for group performances).
Our Method
The best 10 videos (in each category – Over 30 and Under 30) will be streamed on our official website.