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Federația RO BLUES anunță participarea României la European Blues Challenge 2026, cel mai important concurs european dedicat muzicii blues, organizat anual de European Blues Union (EBU). Ediția cu numărul 14 va avea loc în perioada 16–18 aprilie 2026, la Katowice, în Polonia, și va reuni pe scenă 24 de artiști și trupe din întreaga Europă.

🏆 Official Rules – Romanian National Blues Contest 2026

Organized by RO BLUES Federation
📍 July 20, 2026 – Summer Camp Brezoi

🎯 Purpose of the Contest

To select the band or artist who will represent Romania at the European Blues Challenge 2027 (EBC), the premier blues competition in Europe, organized by the European Blues Union.

🎤✨ Kaz Hawkins revine în România! Pregătiți-vă pentru un carusel de blues, soul și povești spuse cu intensitatea care a transformat-o pe Kaz într-una dintre cele mai iubite voci ale scenei europene. După aparițiile memorabile de la Brezoi, „Mama Kaz” se întoarce în decembrie pentru o serie de concerte intime, aproape de public.

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Green Onions Experience - Câștigătorii European Blues Challenge - România 2025

🇷🇴 European Blues Challenge – România 2025

🎸 Trupele calificate la European Blues Challenge – România 2025
📅 21 Iulie 2025
📍 Summer Camp Brezoi (locul unde se desfășoară și Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2025)
🎪 Night Stage – cort acoperit, ora 19:00

🏆 Official Rules – Romanian National Blues Contest 2025

Organized by RO BLUES Federation
📍 July 21, 2025 – Summer Camp Brezoi

🎯 Purpose of the Contest

To select the band or artist who will represent Romania at the European Blues Challenge 2026 (EBC), the premier blues competition in Europe, organized by the European Blues Union.

🎉 We’re thrilled to announce that the amazing blueswoman Kaz Hawkins will be part of the jury for the 𝐄𝐮𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐚𝐧 𝐁𝐥𝐮𝐞𝐬 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐞 – 𝐑𝐨𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐚! 🇷🇴💙
🎤 Not only will Kaz join us as a juror, but she will also grace the stage of the Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2025 with one of her legendary performances. What an honor!
🙏 Thank you, Kaz – your presence brings heart, soul, and true blues spirit to our community.

We are honored to announce that Stephen J Harrison, Co-Owner of the renowned Blues Matters Magazine, will be one of the official jurors at the European Blues Challenge – Romania, taking place on 𝐉𝐮𝐥𝐲 𝟐𝟏, 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟓, at Live Music Summer Camp Brezoi, the beloved home of Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2025. 🎶

🎸 We’re proud to announce that legendary Romanian rock artist Adi "Baciu" Igrisan will be joining the jury of the European Blues Challenge – Romania! 🇷🇴

Few voices have left a deeper imprint on the Romanian rock scene than Adi’s. Known as the unmistakable frontman of the iconic band Cargo, his powerful baritone, magnetic stage presence, and profound musical insight make him an invaluable addition to this year’s panel.

We are proud to announce Richard Constantinidi as one of the official jurors for the European Blues Challenge – Romania, taking place on July 21st, 2025, at Live Music Summer Camp Brezoi, the beloved home of Open Air Blues Festival Brezoi 2025.