New 'Jazz of the Year' category at the M.A.M.A. Awards

This year, for the first time, the M.A.M.A. Awards are introducing a 'Jazz of the Year' category and award! Registration for candidates is now open. The 'Jazz of the Year' category recognises the most significant jazz release issued during the set eligibility period. The category highlights the creativity, professionalism, continuity and international relevance of the Lithuanian jazz scene.

You can register until 30 November at: https://muzikosapdovanojimai.lt/tapk-m-a-m-a-nominantu/

Who can take part?

• Bands / jazz artists who released a jazz album or EP between 1 December 2024 and 30 November 2025, either physically or on at least one of the digital platforms (Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, Tidal, Deezer, Pakartot.lt)
• Jazz artists who have performed in the programmes of at least 3 of the jazz clubs listed on the LDF website https://jazzlt.lt/dziazo-klubai/ and/or of Lithuanian jazz festivals over the past 5 years.
• Bands made up of at least 50% Lithuanian musicians and/or whose leader (composer of the pieces or bandleader) is Lithuanian. The release must be clearly connected with the Lithuanian jazz or improvised music scene.
• Registration must include an online link for listening to the album.

Registration is open until 30 November inclusive at: https://muzikosapdovanojimai.lt/tapk-m-a-m-a-nominantu/