CYPRUS JAZZ& WORLD MUSIC SHOWCASE

Organised by the Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture in collaboration with Rialto Theatre, the Cyprus Jazz & World Music Showcase takes place annually at Rialto Theatre in Limassol and is dedicated to supporting musicians based in Cyprus working across jazz, world music and the broader spectrum of improvisational music.

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At the heart of the Showcase is original musical creation. It offers artists a platform to present their own work, while giving audiences the opportunity to discover the diversity, creativity and evolving sounds of Cyprus’ contemporary music scene.

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Each year, festival programmers and music industry professionals from abroad are invited to Cyprus to experience this work first-hand, meet the artists and build new professional connections. In this way, the Showcase aims to create a bridge between the local and international music scenes, opening pathways for exchange, collaboration and opportunities beyond Cyprus.

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At the same time, the Showcase is committed to bringing jazz and improvisational music closer to audiences in Cyprus. It creates a space where people can discover new sounds, experience original music being created locally and connect with the artists behind it. By welcoming new listeners while continuing to build its relationship with existing audiences, the Showcase seeks to nurture curiosity, deepen appreciation for these musical forms and strengthen the connection between audiences and the local music scene.