In recent years, Jazzkonkurrencen has evolved to place greater emphasis on talent development and networking rather than competition. As a result, all participants have taken part in all the events throughout the process and have received equal amounts of feedback and coaching. The winner of Jazzkonkurrencen receives 10,000 DKK for a specific project.

The four participating venues are currently Huset i Hasserisgade (Aalborg), Jazz6000/Godset (Kolding), Musikhuset Dexter (Odense), and Alice (Copenhagen).

Past winners of Jazzkonkurrencen include Musvit, Kosmos Trio, Baryl, Metroscope, and Svaneborg Kardyb.

Criteria for participation in Jazzkonkurrencen:

• Band members must be a maximum of 30 years old.
• The band must consist predominantly of Danish musicians or musicians residing in Denmark.
• The musical material must primarily be original.

Jazzkonkurrencen is organized and carried out by Jazz Danmark, in close collaboration with the four participating venues.