OCTOBER MEETING 2016 CD RELEASED
Two of the musicians most prominently associated so far with the Going Dutch project feature on the newly released double album documenting the October Meeting 2016 held in the Bimhuis in Amsterdam. The October Meeting was one of several events to which a large group of Jazz Promotion Network members have been invited courtesy of Dutch … Read More
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FUNDING SECURED FOR EMERGING TALENT SCHEME
JPN members Jez Matthews and Tony Dudley-Evans have obtained funding from Arts Council England to deliver this JPN pilot project, which takes recent graduates on a UK tour of member venues. We’re delighted to announce that we have been successful in gaining Arts Council England funding for a pilot Emerging Talent scheme, providing a unique … Read More
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JPN ANNOUNCES PUBLIC LIABILITY INSURANCE SCHEME
Why might jazz promoters need insurance? Let’s face it, insurance isn’t a particularly glamourous topic in the jazz promoting world, but promoters should consider carefully whether they have adequate cover in the event of injury to members of the public attending gigs, or accidental damage to the premises in which they operate. Sometimes the venue’s … Read More
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GET MORE FROM A GIG AT CHELTENHAM JAZZ FESTIVAL
This year CJF is offering musicians FREE one-to-one advice on their career while they are in Cheltenham for the Festival. This year we are offering musicians FREE one-to-one advice on their career while they are in Cheltenham for the Festival. Industry experts will be available to answer questions during a short, pre-booked session. This year’s experts are: Andrew Warnock, … Read More
Read MoreIRELAND AND SCOTLAND DEBUT VIRTUAL REALITY SHOWCASING AT JAZZAHEAD! 2018
Improvised Music Company, working through its export bureau, Music From Ireland, itself an initiative of Culture Ireland, joined forces with Jazz From Scotland to debut Virtual Reality Showcasing of Irish and Scottish jazz artists at jazzahead! 2018. Improvised Music Company, partnered with Jazz from Scotland at jazzahead! in 2018, with the joint support of Culture Ireland and Creative Scotland. In addition to a much … Read More
Read MoreJPN CONFERENCE AND AGM 2017
We are pleased to announce that this year JPN will once again be organising a two day conference to consider and discuss some of the challenges and opportunities currently facing our sector. It’s our only national meet and a great place to network, so there will be plenty of time to mingle with colleagues. There’ll be … Read More
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JULIAN ARGÜELLES’ TETRA TOUR 2018
British saxophonist Julian Argüelles announces new line-up for his quartet, Tetra, plus pre-recording dates in Austria & Italy and UK tour September 2018. Argüelles will strengthen his relationship with UK label, Edition Records, to include a second release from his vibrant, adventurous quartet “Tetra” with a change of personnel in pianist Ivo Neame (Phronesis / Marius Nesset / Escape Hatch). Drummer James … Read More
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ICP ORCHESTRA AND KAPOK COME TO THE UK
JPN along with Dutch Performing Arts is happy to present two Dutch bands on on multi-date UK tours in the coming month. ICP Orchestra will conduct a 7-date tour across the UK and Ireland, and Kapok a 5-date tour across the UK. To find out when you can see them, check here. ABOUT ICP ORCHESTRA: In … Read More
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