About the European Emerging Bands Contest

This is your chance to shine! Enter the European Emerging Bands Contest and take the stage at #EYE2025 (European Youth Event) in front of an electric crowd of 5,000+ young people. Picture this: performing live in the stunning city of Strasbourg, in front of the European Parliament, on the 13 and 14 June 2025. Sounds amazing, right?

 

Eligibility

Solo artists or bands (max 6 members) from:

  • EU member countries
  • EU candidate countries (Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Turkey, Ukraine)
  • EFTA countries (Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, Switzerland)
  • Former EU member countries (United Kingdom)
  • All band members must be under 30 years old.
  • Your music should be accessible to a wide audience.

 

Submission Requirements

  • 2 to 5 songs (in video format – YouTube or Vimeo – or audio format – .mp3)
  • A video of a live performance (optional)

 

How to Apply

Online Application

 

Program Benefits & Awards:

  • A 30-minute live performance in front of thousands at EYE2025 – and we’ve got you covered! Your travel and accommodation expenses are fully paid by JM International. Plus, we offer a cash prize of €1000 per band and €500 per solo artist!

 

Entry Fee:

None

 

Location:

Strasbourg, France

 

Timeline:

  • Application Date: 13 April 2025

 

Website Link: https://www.mubazar.com/en/opportunity/european-emerging-bands-contest-at-eye2025