Tallinn's Kräsh children's jazz festival announces first original composition contest winners

The Kräsh children's jazz festival in Tallinn held its first-ever original composition competition for children and youth aged 8–15. A total of 19 unique entries were submitted and judged across two age groups.

The Kräsh children's jazz festival in Tallinn has announced the winners of its first-ever original composition competition, a new initiative aimed at young musicians between the ages of 8 and 15.

The competition attracted a total of 19 original works, which were evaluated across two separate age categories. The contest marks a significant step for the festival, expanding its role beyond performance to actively nurturing creative talent among Estonia's youngest jazz enthusiasts.

Kräsh has established itself as a key platform for children's jazz culture in Tallinn, and the introduction of an original composition contest signals the festival's ambition to inspire the next generation of Estonian jazz composers.