Meet the Northern Line Roster
Now in its 10th year, Northern Line is Jazz North’s answer to live touring support for Northern artists.
The programme champions the most pioneering, bold and innovative artists across the scene. It’s a roster of the best new talent, recognised by promoters, festivals, funders and management.
The 18-month programme supports northern artists to reach the next stage of their live performance career and meet their ambitions through targeted 1:1 support and network development.
5 bands from jazz and jazz-related genres are selected each year through an open application and rigorous selection process using a panel of independent industry experts from across the UK.
The 2023-2024 roster are available for performances between September 2023-September 2024.
For all booking requests and enquiries, please email Heather.
DAYZY is an exciting new rapper and singer/songwriter from Liverpool with a raw and melodic sound. His vibe emanates throwback Hip-Hop mixed with new-skool style and jazz-influenced creativity, driven by a serious purpose. After a handful of warm up singles that garnered ardent praise and interest from key tastemakers, he recently released his new jazz/neo-soul/hip-hop fusion EP, ‘Expectations.’
Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/dayzygram/
https://www.facebook.com/DAYZYSTEEZ
Maruja are growing their reputation as one of the most exciting live acts coming from the Manchester underground, gaining support from the likes of NME, Glastonbury and BBC 6 Radio music, Maruja’s shows dazzle fans across the UK and Europe. For a decade they’ve relentlessly honed their psychedelic jazz-punk craft, poring over every note with a precision that borders on the obsessive, resulting in an electrifying, unparalleled live experience.
https://www.facebook.com/Marujaband
Nat Sharp presents Marra!. At the forefront of ’New Weird Britain’ (The Quietus) – a new wave of underground musicians creating immersive worlds for audiences to participate in – Nat Sharp is a disabled artist from Todmorden whose practice focuses on pushing the parameters of live music in non-conventional settings, exploring issues around gender, sexuality, pain and the body. Her recent work, Marra! is a personal reflection on growing up as a first generation immigrant in small town Cumbria; a lucid dream set against the arcane, esoteric rituals and traditions that bubble under the surface of everyday life.
Amique & The Ecstasy is an exciting, genre-bending band, drawing influences as rich and diverse as Prince, Free Nationals, John Coltrane & Jimi Hendrix. Fronted by Amique, the Ecstasy regularly tears the roof off at Fredericks in their hometown of Liverpool, and a recent impulsive session at the city’s Motor Museum will result in new music being released this summer.
http://instagram.com/amiqueandthextc/
http://twitter.com/AmiqueandTheXTC
RnB duo The KTNA wear their heart on their sleeve and channel an unapologetically strong, northern spirit into their craft. Twin sisters born in Kenya, raised and now residing in North Manchester, they weave their candid lyrics around upbeat and sultry productions to create music that demands to be noticed.
https://www.instagram.com/thektna/
