Mahidol Music


Get ready for the biggest jazz music festival in Thailand! It’s time to showcase your band’s talents at the *Thailand International Jazz Conference 2026 Band Competition*, happening from *January 23-25, 2026*, at the College of Music, Mahidol University.

This is a magnificent chance for all bands, whether you’re a youth group or seasoned players, to perform in front of an incredible panel of world-class artists. Compete for a trophy and total cash prize of 130,000 THB and connect with musicians from around the globe while exchanging cool experiences!

We’re accepting applications until **December 12, 2025**. Submit your entries and check out more info at tijc.net Don’t miss out on the chance to be part of the vibrant jazz community in Thailand! Let’s create unforgettable memories together at the Thailand International Jazz Conference 2026!

1. SCHUDLE

  • Deadline for submission: December 12th 2025
  • Finalist Announcement: December 26th 2025
  • Final Round: January 23 -25th 2026

2. REGISTRATION FEE

  • 1,500 Thai baht
    **no refunds in all cases

3. AWARDS

  • Winner Prize: 60,000 Thai Baht with certificate
  • Second Prize: 25,000 Thai Baht with certificate
  • Third Prize: 15,000 Thai Baht with certificate
  • 2 Consolation Prizes: 5,000 Thai Baht each with certificate
  • Best Composition: 20,000 Thai Baht with certificate

4. AUDITION / PERFORMANCE PROCEDURES: The competition consists of two rounds.

a. Pre-recorded Audition Round

  • Competitors must submit a live recording of the band’s performance of one jazz with good sound quality. The recording must be submitted by fill in a link of an uploaded Video from YouTube or Google drive (Public).
  • The piece submitted for the first round must be jazz, although there is no limitation regarding the styles (cool jazz, hard bop, fusion, etc.). The submitted work may be a well arranged piece of music or original composition. All works will be judged using blind audition. All judges will not be provided with any information. 
  • Applicant must attest that the submitted sound recording is of the applicant’s performance and that the songs have not been edited in any way.
  • Submission of a recording of any other player or an edited recording will result in immediate disqualification.

b. Final Round

  • In the final round, each Band is required to perform one song. The piece used for the final round must be an original composition from your band only and the composition must never have been used in any previous competition or commercially recorded before. The composition must be clear from copyright and all legal issues.

5. Rules

  • 1. Available to all ages and nationalities
  • 2. Type of musical instrument is unlimited. No more than an 8 piece instrument group.  (Vocal will be count as 1 of the 8 if used.)
  • 3. All finalists must be able to perform live for the given date and time
  • 4. Each band will get 15 minutes which will start when entering the stage.
  • 5. No pre-recorded sound sources of any kind allowed in both rounds.
  • 6. No band members will be allowed to change for final round. All original members need to be the same as from the first round. In the case of an emergency, a change of member may be granted at the discretion of all judges.
  • 7. The original composition for the final round can be in any style regarding jazz music. All finalists must submit the score to us one week in advance prior the final round for all the judges to decide the winner of best composition. The musical notation must include a very clear structure of the song such as, accidentals, rehearsal markings, etc…, and contain all information regarding the improvisation happening on the piece.
  • 8. Both the composers and The College of Music, Mahidol University will have all the rights to record and publish the live performance. The College of Music, Mahidol University will NOT, however, retain any rights to use it commercially or for profit with the exception of promotional uses. 9. The judges will have the final decision on all matters.

6. REGISTRATION

Documents required for application

  • Send a link Video from YouTube or Google drive (Public)
  • Send a copy of your ID card of the band’s representative.
  • Membership photo 4×6 inches with at least 300 dpi.
Registration


For more information : 02-800-2525 ext. 3117
(Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.)
TIJC official email – tijc.net@gmail.com