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How to earn money from your music
Did you know that every time music is publicly played or a copy is made, royalties are generated? If you’ve ever wanted to know how to receive songwriting royalties for live shows or radio plays, or are confused about the difference between PRS, MCPS and PPL, then help is at hand.
A day of connections and realistic conversations
“The Inspire Artist day at Lancaster Jazz Festival was a chance to connect with other musicians and have realistic conversations about sustaining our craft and learn from each other in ways that we usually would have time for in our busy freelance/job juggling lives”. Faye MacCalman
Open call to artists for Jazz North’s live touring support programme
Northern artists are invited to apply to Northern Line - Jazz North’s live touring support programme. Application portal closes on Friday 7 November 2025
Inspire Artist Conference
Our Inspire Artist Conference Day in partnership with Lancaster Jazz Festival is designed for artists - an inspirational day of talks and conversations with 1-2-1 opportunities to connect with funders and industry specialists.
Artist Forum: The challenges and joys of being a band leader
A band is a unique and sometimes complicated relationship, full of different personalities and expectations. Good leadership is key to bringing everyone together, keeping things clear and making sure the whole band is working towards the same bigger goals. Without someone to inspire and guide them, a band can lose its motivation and sense of direction.
Let’s talk about stress (baby)
These are stressful times, right? In the music sector, many of us feel more under pressure than we’ve ever done before. And in the world at large, there’s a lot for us to deal with right now. So how can we move from being stressed out to tuned in?
Breaking boundaries - It’s jazz, Jim but not as we know it!
The 2025 Northern Line showcase took place over the opening weekend of the Manchester Jazz Festival (mjf) on 17th-18th May. Northern Line is Jazz North’s answer to live touring support for northern artists and champions the most pioneering, bold and innovative music across the scene.
JazzFM Awards: Absence truly and absolutely makes the heart grow fonder
We have missed the Jazz FM awards and on Thursday 24th April, they were back, marking a firm return and stating just how strong the UK jazz scene stands on the global stage. 2025 also represented a pivotal year for the North as Jazz North Northern Line artists were nominated across not one, not two but three key categories.
Merseyside Jazz Scene - Challenges and Solutions
Members of the Merseyside jazz community came together to discuss the challenges facing their local scene and explore potential solutions. The forum revealed a proactive desire to overcome these issues through collaborative efforts, improved communication, innovative financial models, and strategic advocacy. Read our report.
Latest Northern Line artists revealed
Jazz North announces its latest roster of Northern Line - the live talent development programme for jazz across the North - Amy Thatcher & Francesca Knowles, Ferg’s Imaginary Big Band, Ex-Easter Island Head, Ellen Beth Abdi & The Exu make up the cohort of northern artists to watch.
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.
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.