We invite you to upload your music projects. This means you will be taking part in the Austrian Jazz Award 2026 and will be visible in the long-term in the most comprehensive "Jazz & Global Music Library" of Jazz-Related Music Projects in Austria since January 2022”. It is also possible to submit only to the library and not apply for a prize.

The observation period for the Austrian Jazz Award 2026 begins on 26.08.2025 and ends on 25.08.2026.

You will need the following information or documents for each music project:

• Name of the music project
• Short text characterizing the project
• List of participating artists
• Photo of the music project
• 3 links (e.g.: audio /video, webpage, mica database, …)

For which category do you want to apply?

• "Best Live Act": Link to a cinematic documentation of a live performance during the observation period
• "Best Album": Link to an album released during the observation period
• "Best Newcomer": In addition to the film and/or album, a short text on the career path so far

All submitting artists and projects are automatically voting members of the "Academy" – provided they agree. Per category, 5 projects / albums / newcomers are selected from the submissions. It is permitted to select your own project or yourself. Last year’s winners are part of the “Academy”, but may only submit a project for an award category again in the following year.

You also have the opportunity to contribute to the “Library of Jazz-Related Music Projects in Austria since 2022” without applying for one or more categories of the Austrian Jazz Awards.

Final Information

• Surname, first name of the submitter – will not be published
• Accessibility (tel.no., e-mail address) – will not be published
• Declarations of consent

If you are professionally active in any form in the field of jazz/improvised music/world music in Austria - as a journalist, as an organizer, as a musician, as a teacher, as a label owner/producer, as a booker, as a sound engineer, etc. – we invite you to take part in the nomination process and contribute your expertise.

You will then have the opportunity to nominate 5 projects in each of the three categories "Best Live Act", "Best Album" and "Best Newcomer" from 1st to 20th September 2026. You also have the opportunity to encourage musicians or music projects to participate (submission deadline: 28th of August, 2026)

Please apply using the “Academy Registration” form. You will need the following information:

• Name, First Name
• Email address and phone number.
• Type of professional activity in the field (short description)
• Link to this activity

You will be notified as quickly as possible about your inclusion in the “Academy” (the nominating expert committee) of the Austrian Jazz Awards 2026. If we have any questions, we will contact you.