Jazz Federation opens the artist application for 2025 Jazz-Espa on December 2, 2024
The Finnish Jazz Federation will open the artist application for the summer 2025 Jazz-Espa event on its website on Monday, December 2.
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Nominations for 2025 Emma Gala are open
Do you want to submit your album for consideration as an Emma Award nominee?
Jaska Lukkarinen Trio on Jazz Federation Joint Production Tour in October-November
Jaska Lukkarinen Trio will be performing their new Textures program during the Jazz Federation joint production tour in October and November. The tour begins in Loviisa on October 19th, followed by concerts in Savonlinna, Nurmes, Porvoo, Vantaa, and Kotka. The tour will culminate with a performance at the Tampere Jazz Happening festival on November 2nd.
The Finnish Jazz Scene Is More Accessible Than Its Size Suggest
Accessibility is a key theme in cultural policy, and the Finnish jazz field has many interesting starting points in this regard. For instance, jam sessions are an inherent form of participation in jazz, and jazz concerts are traditionally organized in venues that reach diverse audiences. On the other hand, jazz is often perceived as a “difficult-to-understand” art form, and consuming it can be a way for people to distinguish themselves from others. Increasing the accessibility of jazz music is one of the main objectives of the Jazz Federation’s strategy (2021–2026), and to advance this goal, the Jazz Federation is set to publish its accessibility action plan.
We Jazz Festival in Helsinki, Nov 23–30: Program Expands with New Artist Additions
The 11th We Jazz Festival will be held in Helsinki from November 23 to 30. The event is expanding with new artists joining the lineup, including The Separatist Party, Olli Ahvenlahti New Quintet, Heli Hartikainen, Joakim Berghäll & Adele Sauros, and AINON performing in children’s concerts. Tickets are now available on Tiketti.
UMO Helsinki Jazz Orchestra is Seeking a New General Manager
One of Europe’s most prominent big bands is looking for an inspiring leader.
Olli Ahvenlahti Celebrates 75th Birthday with Jazz Federation Tour in October
Olli Ahvenlahti, who has had an exceptionally extensive and versatile career in Finnish music, turned 75 this year and is celebrating it with a national concert tour organized by the Finnish Jazz Federation from October 8th to 13th. The tour will feature the new Olli Ahvenlahti New Quintet – The Poet Vol. 2, performing jazz-funk compositions from Ahvenlahti’s Mirror Mirror album, which was released in the spring of 2024. The tour begins in Joensuu on October 8th, followed by stops in Kuopio, Lahti, Savonlinna, Raahe, and Tornio.
October at TTT-Klubi: Performances by Kaija Kärkinen, Marjo Leinonen, and the Collaboration of Jukka Gustavson and Ben Granfelt
October is the month of classics on the performance side at TTT-Klubi.
Mamie Jotax Delights Audiences in Late October-Early November Concerts
The magical sounds of the French saxophone duo Mamie Jotax will return to Finland in late October and early November. The top-tier duo, consisting of Camille Maussion and Carmen Le Francois, will be in an artist residency at the Oulainen Music Weeks from October 28–29, followed by performances in Helsinki on October 30–31, Turku on October 31, Loviisa on November 1, and Tampere on November 2 at the "Baby Jotax" concert.
Jazz Autumn's Highlight Takes Place This Weekend on the Baltic Sea
The popular Flame Jazz Cruise brings a sizzling festival atmosphere to the Viking Grace on the first weekend of October.