Fédération

In 2020, the Luxembourg Music Federation Union Grand-Duc Adolphe (UGDA) organises a European Contest for Big Bands together with the Conservatoire de la Ville d’Esch-sur-Alzette and the Théâtre Esch-sur-Alzette which will host the event. The competition is open to non-professional big bands from all countries, in particular from Europe.

Traditional as well as modern Big Bands are welcome. The Big Bands should have a minimum of eleven wind players. Further instrumental additions (strings, turntables, singing etc.) are allowed up to a total of 30 musicians for the whole band.

The competition includes two levels: High level – level A and Medium level – level B and C.
Each orchestra has to perform a set piece (published on 15^th September 2019) and a free programme.

Application will be closed by November, 30^th 2019.

Contest rules

Application form

Set piece High Level: (Copy That)
Set piece Medium Level: (Just Swing It!)