{"id":10056591,"date":"2026-05-04T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-05-04T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/?p=10056591"},"modified":"2026-05-18T16:26:28","modified_gmt":"2026-05-18T14:26:28","slug":"play-at-montreux-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/entertain\/play-at-montreux-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"Win a slot to perform at the Montreux Jazz Festival 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Thomann and Shure are bringing back the band contest and giving you the opportunity to perform live at the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montreuxjazzfestival.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montreux Jazz Festival 2026<\/a><\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Apply now! \ud83d\udc47<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Montreux 2026: your breakthrough moment? \ud83c\udfb8\ud83c\udfb7<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montreuxjazzfestival.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.montreuxjazzfestival.com\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Montreux<\/strong> <strong>Jazz<\/strong> <strong>Festival<\/strong><\/a> is one of the most iconic music festivals in the world. Since its launch in <strong>1967<\/strong>, it has welcomed legendary artists and unforgettable performances, building a reputation that reaches far beyond jazz and embraces a wide spectrum of musical styles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>A festival that goes far beyond jazz<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Over the years, Montreux has grown into a truly cross-genre festival. Alongside jazz, its stages have hosted artists from soul, funk, pop, rock, hip-hop and beyond. From Ray Charles and Nina Simone to Prince, Sting, David Bowie, Alicia Keys, Pharrell Williams, Ed Sheeran, Kendrick Lamar and Jacob Collier, the Montreux Jazz Festival has brought together legendary icons and contemporary artists across generations and genres.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That openness is a big part of what makes Montreux so special &#8211; and why it has become a genuine launchpad for exceptional talent. The official 2026 programme describes the line-up as spanning generations, styles and continents, bringing together pop icons, emerging voices, and legends of jazz, rock and hip-hop.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Share the stage with music legends<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2026, Montreux celebrates its 60th edition, with an ever-growing lineup featuring artists such as <strong>RAYE<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Loyle<\/strong> <strong>Carner<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>PinkPantheress<\/strong>, <strong>Sting<\/strong>,&nbsp;<strong>Marcus<\/strong> <strong>Miller<\/strong>, <strong>Moby<\/strong>, <strong>Vulfpeck<\/strong>, <strong>The<\/strong> <strong>Roots<\/strong> and many more. <br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That means one thing: this is your chance to step onto one of the most respected stages in live music and become part of a festival with a truly unmatched legacy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Your chance to make it happen \ud83c\udfb5<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For any artist, performing at Montreux is a huge moment. For one act, that dream will become reality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with our partners <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/shure.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/shure.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shure<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong>Montreux Jazz Festival<\/strong>, we\u2019re once again giving one winner the opportunity to perform live in Montreux, set against the stunning backdrop of <strong>Lake Geneva, Switzerland<\/strong>. The official Montreux site also confirms the <strong>Thomann x Shure Band Contest<\/strong> format, with community voting followed by a jury decision.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <strong>Montreux Jazz Festival 2026<\/strong> takes place from <strong>3 to 18 July 2026<\/strong>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Win a live slot and major prizes \ud83e\udd18<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The winning act will receive:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>a <strong>one-hour performance slot<\/strong> at the <strong>Montreux Jazz Festival 2026<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>travel and accommodation<\/strong> for the full band<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>a <strong>\u20ac3,000 performance fee<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Shure gear worth \u20ac7,000<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>global exposure through content produced and shared across our channels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The runners-up will also receive Shure prizes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd47 <strong>1st place:<\/strong> <strong>Shure<\/strong>&nbsp;equipment worth&nbsp;<strong>\u20ac7,000 PLUS \u20ac3,000<\/strong>&nbsp;artist fee <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd48 <strong>2nd place:<\/strong> <strong>Shure<\/strong>&nbsp;equipment worth&nbsp;<strong>\u20ac5,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83e\udd49 <strong>3rd place:<\/strong> <strong>Shure<\/strong>&nbsp;equipment worth&nbsp;<strong>\u20ac3,000<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>How to apply \ud83c\udfa4<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To enter, complete the application form below in full during the application period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From all submissions, we\u2019ll select the <strong>Top 10 acts<\/strong>. From there, the community will vote for their favourites, and the <strong>Top 3<\/strong> will go on to be reviewed by a jury of respected musicians and music professionals. The final winner will then be announced here on <strong>t.blog<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, we\u2019re looking for acts whose sound fits the Super Bock Stage and the styles typically presented there. As Montreux spans many genres, we want to keep the application open to a wide range of artists: every genre or style that fits the festival and has been featured in the past is welcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike in previous years, we\u2019re not specifically looking for a jazz act this time. That\u2019s simply because the Super Bock Stage focuses primarily on other genres and styles. The goal is not to narrow creativity, but to find an act that is the best fit for this particular stage and festival setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Timeline \u23f0<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>04.05 &#8211; 17.05 \u2013 Application phase<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>18.05 &#8211; 31.05 \u2013 Community voting: Top 10<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>02.06 &#8211; 14.06 \u2013 Jury voting: Top 3<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>15.06 \u2013 Winner announcement<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>05.07 \u2013 Winner performance at Montreux<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/terms-and-conditions-band-contest-thomann-x-shure-x-montreux-jazz-festival-2026\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/terms-and-conditions-band-contest-thomann-x-shure-x-montreux-jazz-festival-2026\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Click here for the full contest terms and conditions.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"advads-content-injection-before-2-h2 advads-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"advads-2561825522\"><div class=\"advads-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><div id=\"advads-4021489915\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/index.html?utm_medium=display&#038;utm_source=partnersite&#038;utm_campaign=branding&#038;utm_content=thoshop&#038;utm_term=gemischt\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01-300x37.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Applications are NOW closed <\/strong>\u274c<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/entertain\/montreux-jazz-festival-2026-vote-now-for-your-favorite\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">\ud83d\udc49 APPLICATIONS ARE OVER &#8211; PLEASE CHECK THE TOP 10 \ud83d\udc48<\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>A standout success returns for 2026<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>What started as a special campaign has grown into something much bigger. Over the last two years, the Band Contest has proven to be a real success, giving talented acts a meaningful stage, strong visibility, and the chance to connect with a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s exactly why we\u2019re bringing it back for 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Together with <strong>Shure<\/strong> and the <strong>Montreux Jazz Festival<\/strong>, we want to continue creating opportunities for emerging artists and bands, helping them take the next step and supporting them on their musical journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>More than a contest: a platform for emerging talent<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>At Thomann, we see ourselves as an enabler for musicians. We want to use our reach to support upcoming artists, give them visibility, and help open doors that can make a real difference.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This contest is about more than winning a slot at a legendary festival. It\u2019s about giving artists the chance to be seen, heard, and discovered on a bigger stage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Because for us, it\u2019s never only about the gear. It\u2019s about the people behind the music, and about supporting them as they grow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:21px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Bring your best<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re excited to see what this year\u2019s applicants bring to the table. If you want to take the next step in your musical journey, now\u2019s the time. Put everything into it, show us what you\u2019ve got, and apply for the chance to perform on one of the world\u2019s most legendary festival stages.<\/p>\n<div class=\"advads-content-injection-before-content advads-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"advads-2881921357\"><div class=\"advads-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><div id=\"advads-2497406012\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/index.html?utm_medium=display&#038;utm_source=partnersite&#038;utm_campaign=branding&#038;utm_content=thoshop&#038;utm_term=gemischt\" target=\"_blank\" aria-label=\"2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01.jpg\" alt=\"\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01.jpg 728w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2025\/05\/2502_Gear_Banner_Gemischt_729x90_EN_v01-300x37.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 728px) 100vw, 728px\" width=\"728\" height=\"90\"   \/><\/a><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Play live at Montreux 2026 with Thomann and Shure. 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