EBU BLUES FOR YOUTH RULES
Depending on its annual budget, The European Blues Union will devote a certain amount of money to coordinate and develop a Blues for Youth program in cooperation with different Blues Schools. This program will grant European blues musicians/students aged 18 to 26 interested in participating in a summer blues stage Collaboration has started with Little Steven Blues School in Notodden, Norway (a week camp in August), and Pinetop Perkins Foundation Workshop in Clarksdale, Mississippi (USA) four days approx. in June, but more future collaborations can be established. The money devoted to the project will be determined each year by the board and can vary according to EBU budget fluctuations. The grant will partially cover the cost of the stage and/or the travel expenses of the selected applicants. Each year the EBU will launch a call to musicians/students to apply for. The call will specify the total amount devoted to the program. From 2026 a new internship program called Board Member for One Day has been created. This is a unique opportunity to to gain first-hand experience in the management of an international non-profit organization, working with partners from different European countries and contributing to the development of new international initiatives and events.
The requested conditions to apply for Blues School related programs are:
- Some musical experience in blues or musical studies related to blues music
- European nationality
- Age: between 18-26 for Norway and 18-21 for USA (or between 13/15-17 with a parent at his own expenses)
Applicants will have to provide the following information:
- Name
- Address and country
- Phone number
- Passport number
- Short curriculum and/or experience
- Motivated reasons for the interest in that particular summer blues stage
- song mp3 and/or video
The requested conditions to apply for EBU Board Internship related program are:
- Age below 35
- Academic or professional background in one or more of the following areas: International Association Management, International Project Management, Non-profit Organizations, Leadership and Strategy, Governance ,Operational Management, Networking and International Relations
- Fluent spoken and written English
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Interest in international cooperation, cultural projects, and the music sector
- Motivation to work in a multicultural environment
Applications should be sent to president@europeanbluesunion.com in the time frame here below specified:
- between September 20th and December 10th for Blues School in USA for next year
- between January 20th to April 10th for Blues School in Norway of same year
- between February 20th to June 10th for Board Member for One Day of same year
The board of the European Blues Union will carefully study every candidate merits and make a final selection at its own appreciation. The EBU decision cannot be appealable. Applicants can ask for judgement criteria. Selected students will fulfil a commitment letter that specifies EBU and student duties.
For money support the selected students should keep receipt of their travel expenses and send a copy to the EBU treasurer.
All students should send a report of their experience after the Blues School to be published in our website
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