On stage with guitarist Jordie Cooke and singer Frankie O’keeffe of Ponyland Through Improvisation Enriching Lives Arun Ghosh Band Alt Shift J Supporting Artists Dudley Nesbit with Panjumby Building Partnerships & Creating Networks

Are you a jazz musician, promoter, educator, parent, or funder?

Our goal is to build a strong, sustainable, and diverse jazz sector in the north of England by working in partnership. Find out how we help artists, build partnerships and create networks, and inspire children and young people via a pioneering programme of events and support.

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Artist Opportunity [CLOSED]- Apply to Northern Line

Artist Opportunity [CLOSED]- Apply to Northern Line

You can apply for a touring bursary of up to £3,000 to support travel, accommodation, rehearsals, equipment and other relevant costs in addition to subsidising fees offered by promoters.

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Meet the Board
Jazz North Appoints a New Chair and Three New Trustees

Jazz North Appoints a New Chair and Three New Trustees

Representation Leads to Change – A Bold New Direction for the Northern Jazz Scene

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We have good news!
We have good news!

We have good news!

The future is bright for Northern Jazz. We are delighted to announce that we have been successful in securing Arts Council England funding.

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National Jazz Education Award

National Jazz Education Award

In July 2022 the All Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group awarded Jazz Camp for Girls & Helena Summerfield the Jazz Educator of The Year award.

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Meet Sally Currie

Meet Sally Currie

Introducing our new finance and operations manager Sally Currie. Sally has 20 years experience in finance and working in the arts

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TC & The Groove Family
Jazz without borders: meet the artists heading up the rising northern scene

Jazz without borders: meet the artists heading up the rising northern scene

Six exceptional artists represent the truly rich, eclectic and diverse nature of genre-blending jazz in the north

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