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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.
New Northern: Offshoots - a safe and judgement free zone for musicians and audiences
For our fifth New Northern feature we spoke to the Leeds based promoter Anna Ross who runs an event called Offshoots. Anna impressed the Jazz North team with the ethos behind Offshoots in her New Northern application and were keen to hear how the bursary had helped to develop the night further.
First ever Jazz and Blues Weekender in Barrow 21-23 Feb 2025
The first of our New Northern spotlight features highlights the work of North West Music Academy and promoter Lesley Faulkner. North West Music Academy (NWMA) is a music charity based in Barrow-in-Furness. Their mission is to bring high-quality music education, activities and performance to the local community.
Seven Promoters making a difference to the northern jazz scene
Jazz North announces the seven promoters awarded bursaries to present emerging artists in their programmes through its support scheme, New Northern.
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.