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An Artist’s Guide to International Networking
Before travelling to Bremen to attend jazzahead!, Bex (aka Rivkala) had no idea what to expect. This blog is for anyone curious about attending an international jazz conference and whether networking events like this are worth it, how to prepare for and make the most of it.
6 ways Jazz North supported northern music educators in 2025-26
Jazz North’s Learning & Participation team have been busy during the 2025-26 academic year, supporting northern music educators to explore jazz and improvisation in the classroom and within their professional practice.
Jazz North announces the latest round of New Northern for 2026/27
Jazz North announces the latest round of New Northern: a grassroots & independent promoter bursary, to support live emerging talent.
Jazz Camp for Girls 2026
Girls just want to have fun! and play jazz… This year’s Jazz Camp for Girls take place in five locations across the north of England in March 2026.
Reframing the Narrative for Music Teachers…
Jazz North team member Helena Summerfield will be attending the Music & Drama Expo in London (12-13 February 2026) to deliver a workshop encouraging delegates to engage with jazz and improvisation.
Five northern jazz artists you really need to know about
“Jazz North does some incredible things well and this is one of them, the chance to learn and grow as artists as well as bouncing ideas off others on the roster will be invaluable.” R10 Northern Line artist Dirty Freud
Jazz Camp for Girls, March 2024
Jazz Camp for Girls to take place in six locations across the north of England in March 2024
The Art of Programming Jazz in 2024
One topic that rarely gets discussed with any depth of analysis is the art of programming. I say art, because, well, it is something of a mysterious craft.
Captain Beefheart, jazz and creativity
It’s fair to say that I was delighted when NGUVU were recently awarded a Rooms to Live residency at the Bury Art Museum & Sculpture Centre.
Youth Jazz Orchestra project
We are pleased to have helped Jo McCallum get funding and find partners for her exciting new project for young northern musicians 18-25 as both performers and composers