Jazz North and The Glasshouse teamed up for an artist development day in Gateshead exploring vital issues such as best creative practice, how to get radio play, touring beyond the north and building sustainable careers. The attendees also had opportunities to network with other artists and create music together. 

Guest speakers included rising star saxophonist and composer Jasmine Myra - signed to Gondwana records and best known for her work in spiritual jazz - alongside the freelance writer and radio producer Thomas Rees, artist manager and co-founder of Soho Radio Dan Gray, Artistic Director and CEO of Manchester Jazz Festival Steve Mead and producer for the Glasshouse’s Artist Development programme Rianne Thompson.