Date and time:
13:00-23:00 Nov 4
10:00-23:00 Nov 5
Location
Bristol Beacon
Trenchard Street, Bristol BS1 5AR
Held at the newly refurbished Bristol Beacon (formerly Colston Hall), this year’s conference will be a chance to get together in person- with fellow promoters, labels, agents, managers and artists – to share experiences and enjoy hearing some of the most exciting new bands from across the UK in the two evening showcase programme in the beautiful LANTERN HALL.
With a conference title taken from the acclaimed American jazz musician McCoy Tyner’s album, TODAY AND TOMORROW- the 2024 JPN Conference focus is on the impact of grassroots culture in all aspects of UK and Irish jazz. Roundtables and panel discussions will explore music venue economy, grassroots education, music promotion and labels, and practical sessions will focus on social media, touring and artist business skills. 1:1 networking opportunities throughout the conference will enable those all-important connections with others attending.
Keynote interview slots will feature leading artists, and Ivor Novello Award winning British-Bahraini trumpet player YAZZ AHMED will be interviewed by DJ, broadcaster and journalist TINA EDWARDS on Monday November 4, and will also give a short special guest performance as part of the evening programme. We are also thrilled that a second special guest will be saxophonist ANDY SHEPPARD, who has long term Bristol associations and will be making a special trip over from Portugal to perform the final slot of the evening of Tuesday November 5.
The showcase programme will feature some of the UK/Ireland’s most exciting new bands nominated by JPN members and other trusted partners and chosen by a 5-nation independent expert panel.
Agenda:
MONDAY 4 NOV
13:00 Conference Welcome
13:15 Keynote Artist Interview 1
15:45-17:00 Breakout Sessions
17:15-18:00 Networking/Speed Meetings
17:30-18:00 Daytime showcase performance
18:00-20:00 Meal Break
20:00-23:00 Showcase performances inc special guest Yazz Ahmed
TUESDAY 5 NOV
10:00 Meet the funders, sponsors and partners
11:30 Keynote Artist Interview 2
12:30 Daytime showcase performance
13:15 Lunch
14:30-16:00 Breakout Sessions
16:15-17:00 Conference Plenary
17:15-18:00 Networking/speed meetings
17:30-18:00 Daytime showcase performance
18:00-20:00 Meal break
20:00-23:00 Showcase performances inc special guest Andy Sheppard
Delegate fees include all conference sessions and showcase performances, coffee/tea in breaks and lunch on Nov 5.
Delegate fees:
JPN Member rates:
JPN Members: 1 place free
JPN Large Organisation Members: additional place free
JPN Volunteer led and Small Organisation members- additional place : £55
General Sale:
Organisations with over 3 FTE staff: £125
Small organisations with up to 3 FTE staff: £75
Volunteer led organisations (no paid staff) : £55
Individual musicians/freelancers: £55
Under-30 year old Individual musicians/freelancers: £30
Registration link: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1002959929147
ACCESS: Comprehensive access information for anyone attending Bristol Beacon is given here https://bristolbeacon.org/access/#accessing-our-venues.
HOTELS: Bristol Beacon have a 15% discount with a number of nearby hotels if booked via this link https://bristolbeacon.org/plan-your-visit/where-to-stay/#discounts. Some of these are currently showing reasonable rates if booked well in advance.
There are also other budget hotels available in the city (Premier Inn Bristol City Centre Lewins Mead; Travelodge Bristol Central, Ibis Bristol Temple Meads Quay and others.)
BURSARIES to assist with costs in attending the conference are available; particularly targeted for people aged under-35 and also those who have not attended a JPN conference in the past. Full information with a link to the application form is available here. DEADLINE BURSARY APPLICATIONS: 5 pm 19 SEPT.
