Hennessy Talent Quest for Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival 2013

You could earn the right to perform at the 2013 Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival by entering, and winning, the Canadian portion of the Hennessy Talent Quest before the end of April.

(Updated June 29, 2013): You should also read “Workshops of the 2013 Beaches Jazz Festival in Toronto“, with the basic information, links to the official site, and obviously more details about the free workshops.

(Updated April 15, 2013): A publicist for Hennessy told me about a related opportunity…and corrected what I had written…read on!

What is the 2013 Hennessy Talent Quest?

"Beaches International Jazz Festival Toronto 2007" image by beyond20khz (Josh Tidsbury)
“Beaches International Jazz Festival Toronto 2007” image by beyond20khz (Josh Tidsbury)

(Updated April 15, 2013): Your one video entry competes in two related contests sponsored by Hennessy.

The international aspect of the Hennessy Talent Quest, which launched in 2012, offers a performance spot at at the Hennessy Blues Passions Fest in Cognac, France. In 2012, more than five hundred bands entered this contest; Nexcyx won, representing Barbados.

It’s also a chance to earn a performing gig at the 2013 Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival.

The International Hennessy Talent Quest

Let me quote from the publicist’s e-mail.

“Hennessy Talent Quest went live as of April 4th, 2013 and closes April 30th, 2013.  It is open to all legal residents of Canada excluding Quebec, Nova Scotia, Nunavut and Yukon.  Staying true to the Blues and grassroots heritage carried out by the Blues Passions Festival, all entries must fit into the music genres of Blues, Soul, Funk, Folk, R & B, Boogie, Swing, Country, Gospel, Hip Hop, Slam or Rock’n’Roll.  Music must be original – any remixes of existing songs will be disqualified.  Judges will determine the finalists and the ultimate winner will be chosen through a fan voting process”.

That’s the international competition, leading to the Blues Passions Fest in Cognac, France from July 2-7, 2013.

Perform at the Toronto Beaches Jazz Fest 2013 via the Hennessy Talent Quest

The Hennessy Talent Quest also offers a Canadian winner a performance spot at the Beaches Jazz Fest 2013, somewhere in the StreetFest section.

This Hennessy Talent Quest contest might become an annual spring event in Toronto, but Hennessy has not committed to future sponsorships (as I now understand from speaking with their publicist). The Beaches Jazz Fest definitely is an annual summer Toronto event.

Here’s my quick and unofficial summary of the contest rules for Canadian jazz bands.

  • Check your band’s eligibility in the “International” section above.
  • Make a great YouTube video of your band’s performance.
  • Submit it to both contest sites; yes, it seems that you have to register it in two places. However, you can only submit ONE entry with ONE video.
  • The Hennessy and Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival panel of judges will proclaim a winner.
  • The winner will perform at the 2013 Beaches Jazz Fest in Toronto.

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The “Hennessy Talent Quest for the Beaches Jazz Fest 2013” page includes more links for the detailed rules and the YouTube channel. Enter the international contest at Hennessy’s Artistry Talent Quest page, if you’re old enough to enter the site.

If I were a jazz performer looking to perform in Toronto this summer, I’d definitely pursue the 2013 Hennessy Talent Quest for the chance to play at the Beaches Jazz Fest 2013. Hennessy might even invite you to perform in Cognac, France.

Remember, the deadline to enter the 2013 Hennessy Talent Quest is the end of April.

Where and When is the 2013 Beaches Jazz Fest?

When is the Toronto Beaches Jazz Festival 2013? July 19-28, 2013 are the dates for this annual summer event in Toronto.

Where will the 2013 Beaches Jazz Fest 2013 be held? The venues include: the Boardwalk of the Eastern Beaches; Kew Gardens; StreetFest on Queen Street East; and Woodbine Park. All these locations are in the eastern Toronto Beach neighbourhood.

Looking for Pre-Recorded Jazz?

Amazon Canada offers a 5-CD Django Reinhardt “Classic Early Recordings” jazz set. All 24 customer reviews gave it a 5-star rating; you really have to read the first, very comprehensive review of this pre-WWII jazz.

A more recent release is Tubby Hayes’ 4-CD “Little Giant Steps“. In fact, it’s so new you could be the first to write a review.

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