July 4 – 9, 2008

Montreux, Switzerland

At the foot of the Alps and on the banks of Lake Geneva, the beautiful mountain town of Montreux will transform itself into the Mecca of the international music scene and host The 42nd annual Montreux Jazz Festival.

During the festival the Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition will take place. This challenging competition, founded by Shure and the Montreux Jazz Festival in 2003, provides aspiring jazz vocalists the opportunity to compete in front of an international jury and audience.

The competition is open to all vocalists under the age of 35, candidates need to submit their applications by April 15, 2008. Detailed information on the festival and competition can be found on www.montreuxjazz.com or www.fondation2.ch.