Jazz North Introduces - Applications Open for 2015

Jazz North is inviting applications from young musicians to take part in their Introduces scheme.

Jazz North Introduces is a scheme that provides young northern jazz artists with their first high-profile showcase performances and mentoring with leading UK jazz artists. Working in partnership with Northern jazz festivals, the 2015 winners will receive the opportunity to be showcased at 5 leading jazz festivals across the North.

Benefits for selected young jazz artists

• a high profile performance opportunity at 5 leading northern jazz festivals
• the gigs will be paid and expenses will be covered
• photo shoot for the band
• video showreel for the band created from interviews and one performance
• help with producing EPK (Electronic Press Kit)
• mentoring from leading UK jazz artists 

 Musicians interested in entering should have recordings of their group and 75% of the band should be under 25 and live in the North of England. For full information on the criteria and application process, see the Jazz North website.