On the opening evening of jazzahead! the German Jazz Prize will be presented during an exciting live show. International live acts and a great moderation duo with Hadnet Tesfai and Max Mutzke will accompany the announcement of the 31 award winners.

The German Jazz Prize has been awarded by the Federal Government Commissioner for Culture and the Media since 2021 and shines the spotlight on the diversity and creativity of the German jazz scene. With prizes in 31 categories, the award recognizes exceptional, artistic and innovative achievements in a national and international context.

The winners of this year's edition will be announced for the first time at the awards ceremony on April 27 and can look forward to a trophy and prize money of €10,000 each. Realized by the Initiative Musik, the third edition of the German Jazz Prize will once again be held in cooperation with jazzahead!