{"id":10079846,"date":"2026-06-15T16:30:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-15T14:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/?p=10079846"},"modified":"2026-06-17T09:29:32","modified_gmt":"2026-06-17T07:29:32","slug":"montreux-jazz-festival-2026-vote-now-for-your-favorite","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/en\/entertain\/montreux-jazz-festival-2026-vote-now-for-your-favorite\/","title":{"rendered":"Montreux Jazz Festival 2026 &#8211; And the winner is \u2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>UPDATE: And the winner is \u2026<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>June 15, 202<\/em>6<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The wait is over: after reviewing the final performances, our jury has chosen the winner of this year\u2019s Montreux Jazz Festival Contest.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Huge congratulations to <strong>TANTFREAKY<\/strong>! \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The band has earned the top spot and will be taking the stage at the Montreux Jazz Festival. Alongside the performance slot, TANTFREAKY will receive travel and accommodation support, Shure equipment worth \u20ac7,000, and an artist fee of \u20ac3,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s this year\u2019s final ranking:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd47 1st Place: TANTFREAKY<br><\/strong>Performance slot at Montreux Jazz Festival, travel &amp; accommodation covered, Shure equipment worth \u20ac7,000, plus an artist fee of \u20ac3,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10080031\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">TANTFREAKY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tantfreaky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow TANTFREAKY on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rV8l2_Sw8Cs?si=zaqKsPggL1f6NDCS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to TANTFREAKY on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd48 2nd Place: ME&amp;T<br><\/strong>Shure equipment worth \u20ac5,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10080024\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Me &amp; T<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/meandt_official\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Me &amp; T on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VutqHR-M9BQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Me &amp; T on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>\ud83e\udd49 3rd Place: Nabuma<br><\/strong>Shure equipment worth \u20ac3,000<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-684x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10080047\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-684x1024.webp 684w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-768x1151.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-1025x1536.webp 1025w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ.webp 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Nabuma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nabumatheband\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Nabuma on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XfWNsd6Fj4E?si=-bAbsNDLJyMUFhDr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Nabuma on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Selecting the winner was no easy task. The final round showed just how much talent, creativity, and musical identity this contest brought together.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s jury was made up of:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Jack Drury<\/strong> (A&amp;R Shure)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Domino Santantonio<\/strong> (Drummer &amp; Content Creator)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>noxz<\/strong> (Musician &amp; Content Creator)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Claudia<\/strong> <strong>Regolatti<\/strong> (Montreux Booking)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A big thank-you to our jury for bringing their time, ears, and expertise to the decision-making process.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019re also grateful to our partners <strong>Shure<\/strong> and the <strong>Montreux<\/strong> <strong>Jazz<\/strong> <strong>Festival<\/strong> for making this contest possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And to every band and artist who applied: thank you. Your submissions made this edition incredibly strong, and we\u2019re grateful you shared your music with us.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Congratulations again to <strong>TANTFREAKY<\/strong> &#8211;  see you in Montreux! \ud83c\udfb7<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\" \/>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You voted \u2014 and the results are in!<\/strong><br>&nbsp;*** UPDATE ***<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>June 2, 2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A huge thank you to everyone in our community who took the time to cast their vote! We\u2019re excited to reveal the Top 3 acts from this year\u2019s Montreux Jazz Festival Contest: let\u2019s give them the spotlight they deserve! \ud83c\udf89<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Your Community Top 3<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10080024\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/MeT2_Calleseitel.jpg-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Me &amp; T<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/meandt_official\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Me &amp; T on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VutqHR-M9BQ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Me &amp; T on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10080031\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/TANTFREAKY_PION_fot_KyrylChyrych-scaled.jpg 1707w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">TANTFREAKY<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/tantfreaky\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow TANTFREAKY on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/rV8l2_Sw8Cs?si=zaqKsPggL1f6NDCS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to TANTFREAKY on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"684\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-684x1024.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10080047\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-684x1024.webp 684w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-768x1151.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ-1025x1536.webp 1025w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/meta_eyJzcmNCdWNrZXQiOiJiemdsZmlsZXMifQ.webp 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 684px) 100vw, 684px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Nabuma<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/nabumatheband\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Nabuma on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/XfWNsd6Fj4E?si=-bAbsNDLJyMUFhDr\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Nabuma on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Was your favorite among them?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The level of talent this year has been seriously impressive, and we can\u2019t wait to see who will come out on top. The next stage is now in the hands of the official jury: Over the coming weeks, they\u2019ll review the finalists and choose the band that will earn a spot at the Montreux Jazz Festival. \ud83c\udfb8<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>We\u2019ll reveal the winner right here on June 15th &#8211; and for one band, an unforgettable dream will become reality. \u2728<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep your eyes peeled!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And of course, congratulations also go to the seven other outstanding bands that made it into the original Top 10 voting round. Reaching this stage is already a massive achievement: big respect to all of them!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"advads-content-injection-before-2-h2 advads-entity-placement\" style=\"text-align: center;\" id=\"advads-2908130480\"><div class=\"advads-adlabel\">Advertisements<\/div><div id=\"advads-993566511\"><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>The 7 Other Community-Voted Bands<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Montevideo-\u00a9Justin-Dusserre-1024x694.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10080026\" style=\"width:auto;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Montevideo-\u00a9Justin-Dusserre-1024x694.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Montevideo-\u00a9Justin-Dusserre-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Montevideo-\u00a9Justin-Dusserre-768x521.png 768w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Montevideo-\u00a9Justin-Dusserre-1536x1041.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Montevideo-\u00a9Justin-Dusserre.png 1732w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Montevideo<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/montevideo.groupe\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Montevideo on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/album\/0FCK7wgnVDYAW3aZj1pFDD\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Montevideo on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Bandphoto-3-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10080039\" style=\"width:auto;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Bandphoto-3-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Bandphoto-3-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Bandphoto-3-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Bandphoto-3-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/Bandphoto-3.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Cactus for Breakfast<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cactusforbreakfast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Cactus for Breakfast on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/track\/3NVF4o94jO5F7g4ddyJtaf?si=458c9a741aa644cc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Cactus for Breakfast on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/NN0_0977-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10080038\" style=\"width:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/NN0_0977-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/NN0_0977-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/NN0_0977-768x1152.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/NN0_0977-1024x1536.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/NN0_0977-1365x2048.jpg 1365w, https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/NN0_0977-scaled.jpg 1706w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\">Dumbo Gets Mad<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/dumbogetsmad\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Follow Dumbo Gets Mad on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/VSzxSX-d790?is=grueAGqZHuI0datX\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Listen to Dumbo Gets Mad on YouTube<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"684\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/SCOTT-LILA-Train-station-1-Tim-Holskey-1024x684.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10080037\" style=\"width:auto;height:300px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/blog\/app\/uploads\/sites\/3\/2026\/05\/SCOTT-LILA-Train-station-1-Tim-Holskey-1024x684.jpg 1024w, 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<strong>Jazz<\/strong> <strong>Festival<\/strong> is the kind of opportunity bands dream about. Together with <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thomann.de\/intl\/shure.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shure<\/a><\/strong> and the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.montreuxjazzfestival.com\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Montreux Jazz Festival<\/a><\/strong>, we set out to make that dream possible once again. \ud83c\udfb5<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\ud83c\udfa4\u2728Applications are officially closed &#8211; and the response was incredible. We received a huge number of submissions from talented artists around the world, and we want to thank every band and musician who joined in. The creativity, energy, and passion in your entries were seriously inspiring. \u2764\ufe0f<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With so many strong submissions, narrowing it down was no easy task. But the Top 10 finalists have now been selected &#8211; and the next step is in your hands. Vote for the act you want to see move forward and show your support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The 3 artists with the most votes will advance to the final jury round, where the winning band will be chosen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Voting is open until May 31st, 2026. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\"><strong>Voting is over, the results will be announced soon<\/strong>!<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>\ud83c\udf89<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-md-font-size\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Please note:<\/strong> The entry of your e-mail address in the voting tool is not for marketing purposes, but for the purposes of abuse control and to detect manipulation of the voting. 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