12th Cyprus Jazz & World Music Showcase 2025
5 - 7/12/2025

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

 

1. The bands participate in the festival with authentic and original music in the broader field of improvisational music (jazz, world, ethnic, electro etc.).

2. Each participating musician will receive a nominal fee of €200. Organisers will assume and cover production expenditure, front-of-house (FOH) and foldback mixing, lighting, printed material, and promotion.

3. The organizers may subsidize up to €250 per band, for the total cost of flight tickets, in the event that one or more musicians having their permanent residency abroad, participate in the selected music band. This amount will be paid along with the musicians' fees, proven that a legal invoice is presented. It is noted that no other expenses in Cyprus (accommodation, meals etc.) will be covered.

4. The participating bands will be assigned by a three-member review and selection committee, consist of a representative of each organizer, Rialto Theater Department of Contemporary Culture of the Deputy Ministry of Culture and an independent personality with knowledge in the field of Music. A maximum number of twelve (12) bands will perform in the theatre and three (3) in a Jam Session as a side event within the Showcase. 

5. The composition of each band’s member must be consistent with the application form (i.e. name and surname - musical instrument). A musician may not participate in more than two bands. In the event a musician appears in 2 bands, he/she receives an additional fee of €100.

6. The program and order of appearance of each band is determined by the organisers. Each performance will not exceed 30 minutes.

7. Participating bands will also take part in the educational program of the event.

8. Concerts are recorded, taped, and photographed under the responsibility of the organisers who may use the relevant material for promotional purposes (not for commercial use). Each band will be given a copy of said material.