The MUK dedicates the Joe Zawinul Prize of the MUK to Joe Zawinul, one of its most famous alumni. This with € 3000,— endowed prize is awarded annually in the form of a project scholarship to a MUK student and enables the realization of a jazz project that is dedicated to crossing musical boundaries or is characterized by high musical innovation.
A jury consisting of MUK-experts, a representative of the Zawinul Foundation for Achievement and external jury members, chaired by Prof. Lars Seniuk, decides on the awarding of the prize.
All active students at the MUK are allowed to apply.
Application documents
Complete applications must be submitted to zawinulprize@muk.ac.at by 15 September 2020 and include the following documents:
Schedule
The prize winner is obliged to make a short artistic contribution at the award ceremony in November 2020 and to present the award-winning project in November of the following year at the next Joe Zawinul Prize award ceremony at the MUK.