30.8.2023
The finalists of Helsinki International Big Band Composing Contest 2023 are announced, the final concert in Helsinki and a live stream on Thursday, October 5th
The finalists of the Helsinki International Big Band Composing Contest have been selected. This year’s competition was limited to European or Europe-based composers with no age limit. 76 participants from 24 countries entered the competition. ...
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24.8.2023
The finalists of the Helsinki International Big Band Composing Contest 2023 will be published on August 30, contrary to prior information
Contrary to prior information, the finalists of the Helsinki International Big Band Composing Contest 2023 will be announced with a few days delay. Originally, the finalists were to be announced on Friday, August 25. The competition committee has ...
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11.5.2023
The composing contest got 76 participants from 24 countries
The judges are Nikki Iles, Eero Koivistoinen and Ed Partyka The Helsinki International Big Band Composing Contest, organized every other year by UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra and the Finnish Big Band Association, received a record ...
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23.2.2023
Henriika Steidel-Luoto appointed as the substitute of general manager of the UMO Foundation
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6.2.2023
Max Zenger appointed as the 2nd alto saxophonist of the UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra
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10.1.2023
The Helsinki International Big Band Composing Contest will be held again in 2023
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20.5.2022
Let’s Festival in summer 2022: Torino Jazz Festival, Lahti Organ Festival, Flow Festival, Helsinki Festival & Allas Sea Pool
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