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Who we are

The Europe Jazz Network (EJN) is a nonprofit Europe-wide association of festivals, venues and national / regional support organisations who specialise in creative music, contemporary jazz and improvised music.

EJN press releases

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EJN press release
12th European Jazz Conference: Who We Are, What We Stand For

From 24 to 27 September 2026, Cologne will host the European jazz and improvised music community for the first time in Germany. The conference is co-organised by the Europe Jazz Network (EJN) together with three of its members: Stadtgarten Köln, Cologne Jazzweek and the Monheim Triennale.

Members' news

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Torino Jazz Festival 2026: The Sound of Surprise
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Swedish Clubnight at jazzahead! 2026
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Finnish Jazz Showcase, April 21–23 in Espoo, Finland

Initiatives

SAVE THE DATE of the next European Jazz Conference: 24 to 27 September 2026 in Cologne

Banner Green Pilot Tours call #6

The EJN support scheme to the members to test sustainable and fair ways of touring

A yearly campaign to address gender in-balance and other discriminations in the music industry

Opportunities

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Time to send your nominations for the EJN Award for Music & Community 2026!
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Apply now for the sixth round of the EJN Green Pilot Tours!

Case studies

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An unofficial guide to developing a career in jazz and creative music: from 20 Women To The Fore interviews
Tamsin Curror reflects on insights from our #WomenToTheFore interviews
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Women to the Fore #21: Anne Erm
An interview with Anne Erm - musicologist, broadcaster and artistic director
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EJN Music and Community Award 2025: The power of improvisation
Sounds of Change has been awarded the EJN Award for Music and the Community 2025, recognising the initiative’s pioneering work in conflict areas around the world.
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Vilnius JJAZZ Ensemble – Green Pilot Tour 2025
The Vilnius JJAZZ Ensemble Green Pilot Tour was initiated by the Lithuanian Jazz Federation and realised in collaboration with EJN member Göteborg Artist Centre (GAC) / Kuntpunkt.