Jazz North News
Inviting artist applications for northern line round 5

We’re looking for musicians and bands for the next round of northern line. northern line artists will benefit from subsidised performance fees for the touring period 1st September 2017 – 31st December 2018, on-going professional development including a 1 day intensive induction and a high profile showcase appearance at Manchester Jazz Festival. The scheme is […]
Improvised music in partnership with Kala Sangam
When our friends at Kala Sangam in Bradford asked for advice on which northern jazz artist might be interested to play with a visiting Indian artist Ravikiran it was natural to to think of violinist and northern line alumni Olivia Moore. Olivia, who is based in Manchester, is one of the UK’s most innovative and […]
Wandering Monster at Marsden Jazz Festival 2016
Sam Quintana’s Wandering Monster made their second Jazz North Introduces appearance at the 25th Marsden Jazz Festival on the main stage at The Marsden Mechanics.
Europe Jazz Conference 2016 “Listening to our communities”

The National Forum of Music situated in the heart of Wrocław, Poland. 4 halls with state-of-the-art acoustic conditions. Jazz North is a member of the Europe Jazz Network (EJN) and the 22nd September 2016 was the start of the 3rd European Jazz Conference in Wroclaw, Poland. Over a weekend full of debates, showcases and networking […]
Can you help us shape and share our vision?

We’re looking for creative and dynamic individuals who can contribute their knowledge and expertise and join our Board of Trustees. You’ll share our passion for jazz and want to help shape our vision for jazz in the North. To find out more visit the page linked below and download the Board Information Pack. These roles […]
Jazz North Introduces 2016

We’ve now opened the application form for Jazz North Introduces 2016. Jazz North Introduces offers young northern jazz artists aged between 16 and 25 their first high-profile showcase performances plus mentoring with leading UK jazz artists.
New northern line artist roster announced!

We spent a day together recently in Manchester at Matt & Phreds recently and here’s a quick video introduction from the artists.