The call for proposals for WOMEX 19, the 25th edition of WOMEX, is now open! It will be held in Tampere, Finland, “the big Finnish city, with a small town feel” from the 23 – 27 October 2019. If you would like to perform as a showcase artist or DJ/producer, present your film or share your knowledge as a […]
OPPORTUNITY: Help Musicians UK Postgraduate Awards applications now open!
Help Musicians UK are now accepting applications for their Postgraduate Awards! Students entering their first or second year of postgraduate study at a conservatoire or arts institute in the UK in September 2019 may be eligible for grants of up to £5,000. Where previously the Postgraduate Awards were run on a nomination basis of Heads of […]
How to Get More Jazz Gigs: Registration now open!
Matt Fripp’s online video course “How to get more jazz gigs” is now open for registration. This is a course intended for independent musicians who are struggling to book as many gigs as they would like. Enrolling gives you access to a series of video lessons, downloadable templates and guides, and one to one feedback […]
Jazz Horizons: Conference & Networking Event
Jazz from Scotland is proud to announce Jazz Horizons, a new conference and networking event for jazz in Scotland! This is a great opportunity for musicians, promoters, venues, festivals and educators to get together and make connections with one another and embark on new projects. This is open to anyone interested in finding out what’s happening […]
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Aberdeen Youth Jazz Celebration Composition Competition
Opportunity for young composers to write a new work for big band – top prize of £500 to be won! Contact: ayjazzcelebration@gmail.com
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Showcase applications for jazzahead! 2019 open November
From 1 – 22 November 2018 you can apply for Jazzahead! 2019 showcase festival. Exhibitors, co-exhibitors and professional participants registered for all days, can hand in applications online. You can find more information about the terms and conditions here. apply now The music programme which takes place during the trade fair is comprised of a total of 40 artists selected […]
CALL FOR ENTRIES: Step Up 2018 for Emerging Bands
Jazz From Scotland is pleased to announce their new development scheme for emerging bands, Step Up. One band will be selected to be supported by Step Up. They will receive a day of mentoring from a prominent creative musician, a photo shoot and help to develop their EPK and online presence as well as a […]
Save the date: Jazz Horizons Conference & Networking Event
Jazz from Scotland are proud to announce Jazz Horizons, a new conference and networking event for jazz in Scotland! This is a great opportunity for musicians, promoters, venues, festivals and educators to get together and make connections with one another and embark on new projects. There will also be a concert on the Sunday evening, […]
Made in the UK 2019
Applications now open! International Opportunity!! Applications for Made in the UK 2019 are now open! This is a concert series of British jazz at the Rochester International Jazz Fest representing high quality jazz and related genres at one of the biggest USA jazz festivals. This is a fantastic opportunity for bands and artists who are ready to have […]
OPPORTUNITY: HMUK Peter Whittingham Jazz Award applications now open
Help Musicians UK are looking for emerging jazz artists to apply for the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award! The top prize of £5000 could fund anything from recording, touring, filming etc. Former winners include the likes of Soweto Kinch, Gwilym Simcock, and last year it went to former Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year, Helena Kay. […]