As official supplier, Shure will provide a wide range of microphones and wireless, personal monitoring, and conferencing systems to support both artists and press events during the festival. In addition to equipment, Shure will provide 24-hour, behind-the-scenes technical support for the duration of the festival. "Shure's dedication to the festival is outstanding," noted Christoph Stahel, executive production manager of the festival's main venue, Stravinsky Hall. "You know you can rely on their support one hundred percent, no matter the time or circumstances."
Shure will also continue its support of young jazz artists by sponsoring the Shure Montreux Jazz Voice Competition. Entering its second year at this year's 38th Annual Festival, the competition will take place at the Petit Palais and feature performances by the best unsigned jazz singers selected from around the world. A panel of international educators and entertainers will judge the event. The competition is open to vocalists of all nationalities, born after 1 January 1974. Entrants must submit a demo CD by 16 April, 2004 to qualify. Semi-finalists selected from among the entries will be invited to compete at the festival for various prizes offered by Shure and the Montreux Jazz Festival (see www.montreuxjazz.com).
"This multi-year agreement reflects the strength and value of our partnership with the Montreux Jazz Festival," said Ron Marchant, marketing director of Shure Europe. "We look forward to continuing support of the Festival and the artists and engineers who make it one of the premier music festival's in the world."
(Lee Baldock)
