After an intense international selection process, with applications from artists across 𝗳𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀, we’re excited to present the finalists of the JAZZx Showcase Stage — four outstanding bands ready to take the stage in Timișoara and compete for the chance 𝘁𝗼 𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗶𝗻 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝗝𝗔𝗭𝗭𝘅 𝗙𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗮𝗹 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Four bands. Four bold styles. One weekend to experience the future of jazz — live.
Join us for an electrifying weekend of fearless improvisation, genre-defying soundscapes, and musical innovation — from the urban underground to cinematic harmonic journeys.

𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗔𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀:

𝗢𝗠𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗔 (PL) – A raw blend of hip-hop and street jazz, honoring iconic producers like J Dilla and Madlib. Their debut album Jazz Report from the Hood is set for release on Astigmatic Records.

𝗘𝗰𝗵𝗼 𝗪𝗼𝗼𝗱𝘀 (BE) – Contemporary jazz enriched by rare instrumentation and orchestral textures. A cinematic and immersive sound, rooted in innovation and tradition.

𝗡𝗮𝗴𝘆 𝗘𝗺𝗺𝗮 𝗤𝘂𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝘁 (HU) – Intense modern grooves, free improvisation, and an authentic, youthful spirit. A fearless exploration of contrasts and dynamic expression.

𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗱𝗼𝘄 𝗠𝗼 𝗧𝗿𝗶𝗼 (BE) – Laid-back yet intricate fusion of jazz, hip-hop, and drum & bass. Organic grooves and spontaneous energy define their sound.

The JAZZx Showcase Stage is part of JAZZx 2025 — the festival that brings jazz into the heart of the city, transforming unconventional spaces into inspiring cultural experiences.

Come meet the artists shaping the sound of jazz to come.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗔𝗭𝗭𝘅 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄𝗰𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗱𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝗖𝗿𝗲𝗱𝗶𝘁 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸.

JAZZx is:
Financed & Co-Organized by Consiliul Județean Timiș through Muzeul Național al Banatului
Co-Financed by Municipiul Timișoara through Centrul de Proiecte Timișoara
Presented by UniCredit Bank
Premium partners: Profi România, Rețeaua de Sănătate – Regina Maria
Official car: Mercedes-Benz România through Casa Auto Timișoara
Supported by Iulius Town Timișoara, STPT, International Airport Timișoara
Produced & implemented by Centrul Cultural PLAI.

This is a non-ticketed event with free entry for all.

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