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JazzUK hands over the baton to MusicTank
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JazzUK hands over the baton to MusicTank JazzUK, formerly Jazz Services was, for 34 years, the voice of advocacy for Jazz in the UK. As an Arts Council of England National Portfolio Organisation, the charity targeted grant funding for touring, promoters and recording schemes since 2004 creating over 5,000 gigs, providing employment…
How music streaming saved the music industry?
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There was an article in the G2 section of the Guardian on the 25th April 2018 saying music streaming saved the music industry. Streaming may have saved some parts of the music industry but it carries problems for under-represented music such as jazz. The nub of the problem with streaming for the jazz musician is…
Arts Council England’s “Ambition for Excellence Fund” and a twenty five year vision
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In the Guardian on the 28th May 2015 “Arts Council boss promises more of a two way street”. The new CEO of the Arts Council Darren Henley was at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards at the House of Commons on the 10th March 2015 when I made an acceptance speech. I drew attention to the appallingly…
Shireen Francis with the Pete Allen Band on Sunday 6th August 2023 – 2.30pm to 5pm – The Bacon Arms, Newbury
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Hope to see you over the course of the month! August 🎶 Sunday 6th August – 2.30pm to 5pm (afternoon) The Bacon Arms, Newbury 10 Oxford Street, Newbury RG10 1JD Guesting with The Pete Allen Band Expect a fun afternoon of swinging jazz. Pete Allen clarinet/sax, Roger Marks trombone, Chris Hodgkins trumpet James Clemas piano, Dave Hanratty bass Jim Newton drums 2.30 pm Finishes 5pm £15 on…
Reinstatement of Arts Council national lottery grants to help jazz musicians and volunteer jazz promoters.
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The Arts Council has announced a rescue package but has suspended national lottery grants that would help jazz musicians and jazz promoters organise tours and plan ahead – to organise a tour or project you have to plan over a year ahead. The suspension of the national lottery grants will now add to the misery. The…
Rebirth of the cool – Streaming helps jazz reach new audiences – up to a point Lord Copper
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There was an article by Sarah Marsh in the Guardian on Monday 29th July 2019 reporting that rising numbers of younger fans have sparked a UK jazz renaissance and streaming sites report growth in young listeners and festivals are signing up more jazz acts. However there are two caveats. Streaming as a marketing tool allows…