Selection process

Call for nominations

  • The artistic directors and artistic directors of the partner festivals each nominate two outstanding young musicians.
  • Specialist advisors from the music scene also submit two nominations each. These form the longlist of around 16 nominations.

Longlist/shortlist

  • The Kulturkreis office requests video recordings of all nominated talents and compiles portfolios.
  • All participating festivals and consultants view the portfolios.
  • In a jury meeting, the proposals are discussed and reduced to a shortlist of four candidates. These are invited to audition with a renowned orchestra.

Final round: Public concert

  • In a public concert on 12 October 2024 in the Bremen Glocke, the four finalists will play accompanied by a renowned orchestra.
  • Two prizewinners will be selected. Each festival, each expert advisor and the music committee of the Kulturkreis each have one vote.
  • The two winners receive the prize money totalling €15,000 as well as an invitation to the partner festivals of the "Kulturkreis Tournee".