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NXNE 2023, June 13-17, Toronto, ON

Meet the top 10 Bands

See who battled it out for a chance to be showcased at NXNE!

Camus Nim

Wyatt Garvin

Nirvana Sagar Quintet

Jessica Spurrell

Glasper Jazz Shed

Emmett Hodgins Coast Group

High Flyer

Zee

Jessie Gosling

Luis Anselmi & Gratitud Band

Event Details

Each band will perform a 40-minute set, taking over an iconic downtown Toronto venue as part of NXNE 2023’s official programming!

When: Friday, June 16

Time: 8:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m.

Where: The Rivoli – 334 Queen St West

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NXNE Listening Committee Demo Rubric

Musical Technique and Musicianship

This section assesses applicants on their overall musical ability, including technique, facility and artistic expression in their chosen idiom of musical expression.

  • 1 to 3 points: Does not demonstrate sufficient skill or grasp of the main technique/skill being assessed.
  • 4 to 6 points: Somewhat demonstrates the skills and grasps the main technique/skill being assessed.
  • 7 to 10 points: Clearly demonstrates the skills and grasps the main technique/skill being assessed.
Areas for Review Points
Time/Feel/Groove /10
Sound Production/Sound /10
Phrasing /10
Tone Production /10
Technique /10
Execution /10
Stylistic and Rhythmic Sections /10
Dynamics /10
Creativity /10
Accuracy /10
Total /100
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