What does it do?

It is essentially an agency for the development of jazz throughout the North, and as such, its functions are.....

• to advise musicians and promoters on matters relating to jazz.

• to assist in the development of a stable network of jazz promoters.

• to encourage growth of jazz education.

• to generate new activity, either by direct promotion or by recommending financial assistance for independent promotion, as appropriate.

• to develop jazz through the creation of projects and partnerships with local authorities.

• to liaise with regional jazz organisations in the UK and with Jazz Services - the national jazz agency.

• from within its own resources, Jazz Action also Continues to develop a regional jazz orchestra 'Voice of the North', which is now established as a flexible ensemble of the highest calibre, working with world-class visiting soloists and directors.

Runs a record label 'The Label' to promote and document the regions jazz musicians.

Commissions new work.

Strives to promote equality of opportunity for both musicians and audiences.

Assists in the production of the region's major jazz festivals.

How does it do this?

Although Jazz Action does not operate a venue, it occasionally promotes jointly with other venues, its prime function is to support regional musicians by offering advice and technical and marketing assistance.

 

What can it do for me?

If you are a promoter, musician or festival organiser, Jazz Action can give advise and consider giving assistance in both cash and kind, but only after thorough consideration of your case, which it is your responsibility to state and support as clearly and comprehensively as possible.

 

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