Gigging in Northern England

Jazz Promoters, Venues and Festivals in Northern England, active as at August 2024

This downloadable spreadsheet is compiled by Jazz North and lists known, currently active jazz promoters in the north of England with which opportunities exist for artists, bands and agents (within and beyond the north) to secure performance bookings.

It is not a 'what's on' listings guide or a promotional platform for promoters. It does not include jam sessions, DIY gigs, private functions or promoters not currently actively taking bookings.

We will update the document on a regular basis.

Missing from the list? If your activity meets the criteria listed above please send your details to:

info@jazznorth.org

Emerging artists live toolkit

A guide through the stumbling blocks, mysteries and jargon for jazz bands just starting out on their gigging career

You’ve formed your band, written some music, got a set together, done a few local gigs…what next? This toolkit will help you begin to navigate your journey through the live music sector. What’s the live music sector? Well, you’re in it - it means all the various people, places and structures that all work together to present live music to audiences.

We’ve produced a booklet that summarises the main stumbling blocks and dissolves the mysteries and jargon that can seem overwhelming as you’re starting out on your live career.