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Seven Promoters making a difference to the northern jazz scene
Jazz North announces the seven promoters awarded bursaries to present emerging artists in their programmes through its support scheme, New Northern.
Education highlights from the Europe Jazz Conference 2024
It certainly feels as though the European jazz community is committed to making a more just, inclusive and balanced music industry and one that I am proud to be a part of.
Is there too much improvisation in the Model Music Curriculum?
I recently counted up the references to ‘improvisation’ in the Model Music Curriculum. I spotted a total of 29. Is this too much? To a jazz enthusiast this is music to my ears (excuse the pun) but it raises questions of how a non music specialist primary school teacher or a less confident improvising music tutor would find these activities.
5 Top Tips for applying to New Northern
If you're a jazz promoter living and working in the north of England you now have 5 days left to apply to New Northern for a small bursary up to £1000.
Call for new trustees
It’s an exciting time to join Jazz North as we deliver sector-leading programmes such as Northern Line and the award-winning Jazz Camp for Girls. Whatever your background and whatever your story, we would love to hear from you.
A statement from Jazz North
Jazz North is appalled by the racially motivated acts of violence within our communities, including attacks on emergency services and local organisations dedicated to supporting those affected.
Lancaster Jazz Festival x Jazz North: Inspire Artist Conference Day
The Inspire Artist Conference Day creates a space in the Lancaster Jazz Festival where artists can talk about their work, gather knowledge and meet their peers helps build a stronger and more connected jazz community. With some fantastic speakers and topics this will be really valuable to everyone who comes to the day.
Northern jazz promoters are invited to apply for bursaries up to £1000
Jazz North’s latest support scheme welcomes applications from grassroots and independent promoters working in jazz. £1000 bursaries will support fees and costs for northern emerging artists and support acts.
Jazz North Joins the PRS Foundation Talent Development Network
Jazz North’s track-record for unearthing and nurturing exciting, diverse talent means they are well placed to build on their strong reputation nationally.
Jazz North x Launchpad: Emerging Artist Development Day
Jazz North and Launchpad are teaming up to bring you our latest artist networking event on Thu 23 May 2024 at Leeds’ Hyde Park Book Club.
A Guide to ACE National Lottery Project Grants
Here’s our guide for the updated ACE National Lottery Project Grants. Jazz North’s Heather Spencer and Steve Mead take a deep dive into how to make your best application for this highly competitive funding stream.
Jazz North x Brighter Sound: Artist Development Day in Manchester
Jazz North and Brighter Sound are teaming up to bring you a relaxed and informative artist networking event on Wednesday 27th March at one of Manchester's most loved venues for jazz, The Yard.
Five northern jazz artists you really need to know about
“Jazz North does some incredible things well and this is one of them, the chance to learn and grow as artists as well as bouncing ideas off others on the roster will be invaluable.” R10 Northern Line artist Dirty Freud
Jazz Camp for Girls, March 2024
Jazz Camp for Girls to take place in six locations across the north of England in March 2024
The Art of Programming Jazz in 2024
One topic that rarely gets discussed with any depth of analysis is the art of programming. I say art, because, well, it is something of a mysterious craft.
An accountants view of life inside a jazz organisation
As my time at Jazz North draws to a close I am writing to reflect on my musical voyage through the vast world of Northern jazz music.
Captain Beefheart, jazz and creativity
It’s fair to say that I was delighted when NGUVU were recently awarded a Rooms to Live residency at the Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre.
Youth Jazz Orchestra project
We are pleased to have helped Jo McCallum get funding and find partners for her exciting new project for young northern musicians 18-25 as both performers and composers
Jazz North seeks northern artists for its live touring support programme, Northern Line
Northern Line Applications open. Apply Now!
Northern Line Showcase at EFG London Jazz Festival
Gig poster for the Northern Line showcase at the EFG London Jazz Festival