Who are we looking for in the DMA Jazz Main Academy?

We are looking for performing or creative musicians, industry professionals, journalists, critics, and more, from both Denmark and abroad. It is a requirement that academy members have not been involved in any of the nominated records, and we strive for broad representation within the academy in terms of gender, age, geography, and connections to different corners of jazz. The Main Academy, which works with the six album-related categories, consists of 9 members, 4 of whom are from abroad.

As a member of the DMA Jazz Main Academy, you commit to:

• Listening to and evaluating all jazz releases of the year, which amounted to 170 last year. The online listening and voting period runs from July 1 to October 30, 2024.
• Participating in a physical voting meeting on **Wednesday, October 9, 2024, from 12:00 to 16:00 in Copenhagen.

The Main Academy evaluates the following categories:

• Jazz Release of the Year
• Jazz Composer of the Year
• Musician of the Year
• New Jazz Act of the Year
• Single of the Year
• Alternative Jazz Release of the Year

You can read more about the categories here.

Members of the Main Academy receive a fee of 6,000 DKK, 2 tickets to the DMA Jazz 2024 show, and coverage of transport expenses related to the show and meetings.

Who are we looking for in the DMA Jazz Live Academy?

We are looking for performing or creative musicians, industry professionals, journalists, critics, and others from Denmark who are well-acquainted with the live music scene and attend a significant number of concerts annually. The Live Academy will work on the two new live awards – Live Venue of the Year and Live Act of the Year. It is a requirement that academy members have not been involved in any of the live performances they nominate. The academy aims to achieve broad representation in terms of gender, age, geography, and connections to various corners of the jazz scene. The DMA Jazz Live Academy consists of 7 members.

As a member of the DMA Jazz Live Academy, you commit to:

• Nominating 3 venues and 3 live acts for the two awards. The nomination period runs from **October 1, 2023, to September 30, 2024**, and the nominees must have had their primary activity during this period.
• Participating in a physical voting meeting on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 12:00 to 16:00 in Copenhagen.

The Live Academy evaluates the following categories:

• Live Venue of the Year
• Live Act of the Year

You can read more about the categories here.

Members of the Live Academy receive Aa fee of 2,000 DKK or reimbursement for concert tickets up to 2,000 DKK, 2 tickets to the DMA Jazz 2024 show, and coverage of transport expenses related to the show and meetings.

How do I apply to join an academy?

To be considered for one of the two DMA Jazz academies, you must submit an application via the link below. The deadline is Sunday, May 6, 2024, at 23:59.

If you are selected, you will receive an email with further information no later than week 24.

You may apply for both academies, but you can only be selected for one.

Who selects the academy members?

The academies are assembled by JazzDanmark’s secretariat and board. This Open Call is one of the tools we use to broaden our horizons and identify new, competent academy members. To ensure continuity in the academy’s work, 4 seats in the Main Academy and 3 seats in the Live Academy are reserved for members who have served in the DMA Jazz academies within the past 2 years.

DMA Jazz 2024 will take place on December 9, 2024, in Copenhagen, and will once again be preceded by the annual industry event, Jazz+. Follow our website and JazzDanmark’s newsletter for more information about the show, awards, program, and hosting.