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Upcoming New Northern gigs
DJ Lubi will use his New Northern bursary to present two exciting emerging artist shows; one celebrating the music and life of Xero Slingsby - one of Leeds' cult jazz musicians and punk jazz pioneers of the 1980s’ - and the second showcasing the growing interest in the Leeds jazz scene for world jazz - Latin jazz, Brazilian jazz, Afro jazz.
Learn more about Jazz North’s Learning & Participation offer
Join our Autumn online Educators’ Forum on Tuesday 22nd September led by Helena Summerfield, Jazz North’s Learning & Participation Manager. The forum will give an overview of Jazz North’s L&P offer and give you an opportunity for all involved in music education to discuss your thoughts, network and learn more about the ways Jazz North can support you during the new academic year.
Creating safe spaces to collaborate and take risks with special guest Trish Ferrarin from Elbow Room.
Join our Spring artist forum on Tuesday 17th March to celebrate International Women’s month and learn more about Elbow Room - a thriving community ensemble led by the respected jazz pianist and educator Trish Ferrarin. As always, our forums are a safe space to reflect, share ideas and ask questions.
New Northern: YardFest - building a community with live music
In our fourth New Northern feature Helena Summerfield talked to Nanette Brimble about YardFest. Nanette applied for a New Northern bursary to help support the fortnightly YardFest Jazz night in Saltaire, Bradford by topping up its ability to fund a varied programme to include more local emerging artists.