Jazz Services Blog
Jazz Services Blog
Jazz Services Blog
This section of the website contains news items and blog entries covering Jazz Services' various activities and events.
Tuesday, 14 May 2013 15:29
Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year competition 2013
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Jazz Services has received the following press release from our friends at the Scottish Jazz Federation - see the next issue of JazzUK for a more in-depth report on their work.   Exciting new opportunities for young jazz musicians! The Scottish Jazz Federation is re-launching its popular and successful Young Scottish Jazz Musician of the Year competition to make it even more beneficial to Scotland’s burgeoning crop of young…
9th May 2013 Sponsored and supported by PPL, the ninth annual All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group awards was held in the House of Commons’ Terrace Pavilion last night, with a large crowd of jazz’s great and good turning out to see the winners receive their awards and celebrate the cream of the UK’s jazz scene. Hosting the evening was newsreader and broadcaster Moira Stuart, an ardent support of jazz…
Tuesday, 09 April 2013 09:27
Promoters and Artists Fund, Café Oto - open call for proposals
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Exciting news from Dalston's Cafe Oto in London, with the announcement of an open call for proposals for their new Promoters and Artists Fund. See the venue's website for more info: http://www.cafeoto.co.uk/promoters-and-artists-fund.shtm Promoters and Artists Fund, CafĂ© Oto We are really pleased to be launching our Promoters and Artists Fund to support the creation and delivery of new live events with UK-based musicians. The fund is made possible through support…
Tuesday, 19 March 2013 10:39
2013 Parliamentary Jazz Awards nominations announced
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 Jazz Services has received the following announcement from our friends at PPL regarding the 2013 APPJAG Awards. Nominations for the awards are announced below along with the dates for the awards ceremony itself.   2013 PARLIAMENTARY JAZZ AWARDS NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED 19.03.2013 The nominations have today been announced for the 2013 Parliamentary Jazz Awards, now Britain’s premier awards for the jazz loving public and jazz fans in both Houses.…
Monday, 25 February 2013 11:06
Worshipful Company of Musicians announces 2013 Dankworth Prize for Jazz Composition
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Jazz Services has received the following press release from the Worshipful Company of Musicians, who have anounced the winner of the 2013 Dankworth Prize for Jazz Composition. Â 2013 Dankworth Prize for Jazz Composition Saturday February 16th at Kings Place, London The Worshipful Company of Musicians is pleased to administer this exciting award which it co-funds with the Wavendon Foundation. It was within the context of a gig by the Royal…
Friday, 18 January 2013 14:11
Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra at Portcullis House
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The Devon Youth Jazz Orchestra were the stars of the show on Wednesday 16th January as they took over the Atlee Suite in the House of Commons' Portcullis House. The young players made the trip to London to show off their skills for a 'celebration of youth jazz' event held by the All Party Parliamentary Jazz Appreciation Group and supported by PPL. Each year PPL helps sponsor a youth jazz…
Thursday, 17 January 2013 17:48
PRS for Music Foundation announces new funding initiative
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Jazz Services has received the following press release from PRS for Music Foundation, with information on another significant funding initiative for artists and bands in 2013. See the full press release below: PRS for Music Foundation selected to deliver new MUSIC INDUSTRY TALENT DEVELOPMENT FUND on behalf of Arts Council England. PRS for Music Foundation is excited to announce that it has been selected by Arts Council England to manage…
Monday, 07 January 2013 12:18
New Music Biennial from PRS For Music Foundation
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Jazz Services has received the following press release from the PRS For Music Foundation, who are today launching the first ever UK-wide New Music Biennial, presenting a series of brand new music commissions to audiences across the UK in 2014. Â From today organisations can apply for up to ÂŁ20,000 to commission and perform new work across all genres. Â The text of the press release is below, and it can…
Tuesday, 04 December 2012 12:20
Christine Tobin awarded the British Composer Award for Contemporary Jazz
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Jazz Services is happy to share fantastic news that last night the British Academy of Songwriters, Composers and Authors (BASCA) announced the winners in 13 categories of the 2012 British Composer Awards. Christine Tobin received the award in the Contemporary Jazz Composition category for her latest album "Sailing to Byzantium". photo: Anthony Statham Congratulations to Christine who has been touring with Jazz Services' support presenting this highly acclaimed material. More information…
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Jazz Services has received the following press release about auditions for NYJO. This is an unbeatable opportunity for any budding young jazz musician to get involved with the foremost youth jazz group in the country - one that has produced and nutured some of our greatest players and continues to provide a showcase for the enormous pool of talent in our younger jazz scene. See below for full details. …
Wednesday, 07 November 2012 13:06
Made In The UK 2013 - applications closed
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Earlier this year, Jazz Services invited applications from bands wishing to take part in the Made In The UK scheme, a series of concerts held at the Xerox Rochester International Jazz Festival in New York state. The series is organised by international concert promoters ESIP and has been running with increasing success and impact for several years. Jazz Services put together an independent selection panel of jazz professionals from across the scene and industry…
Thursday, 01 November 2012 13:15
Manchester Jazz Festival - proposal commissions
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Jazz Services has received the following press release from the Manchester Jazz Festival, who are inviting artists to submit proposals for their 'mjf originals' scheme. If you're interested in entering, read the information below and follow the link to the festival's website. The deadline for applications is 10am on 12th November 2012, so get 'em in quick! Â Â Musical Commission; Manchester Jazz Festival Submit your proposals for an ambitious and…
Thursday, 25 October 2012 12:14
Graham Collier memorial concert on 14th November - ticket details
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Jazz Services has received the following details about the upcoming memorial concert for Graham Collier at this year's London Jazz Festival on 14th November. Please see the release below for information of how to get tickets for the event. Dear friends of Graham Collier, The London Jazz Festival in conjunction with the BBC Radio Big Band has confirmed the memorial concert for Graham at the BBC Maida Vale Studios in…