The Mancunian singer-songwriter has made the North East her home over the past seven years, working across a range of projects and co-founding Jam Sandwich, an improvised contemporary jazz jam. Find out more about Northern Line & the showcase here: www.jazznorth.org/northern-line
Self-proclaimed showgirl Rivkala - along with her esteemed band - blends jazz, soul, funk & klezmer to build the twisted world of the Crushed Velvet cabaret bar, where she delivers biting yet playful social commentaries.
And last but by no means least, we present our final Northern Line artist as part of this year's roster; Rivkala, who'll perform as part of a Northern Line Showcase at manchester jazz festival on Sunday 17 May.
Catch their live performance at our Northern Line Showcase on Sun 17 May on the Main Stage at manchester jazz festival at First Street & the showcase features four other equally dynamic & innovative artists. Find out more about Northern Line & the showcase here: www.jazznorth.org/northern-line
Ancient Infinity Orchestra emerged from the North of England as a joyous, communal force, rooted in collective music-making. Led by Leeds-based composer-double bassist Ozzy Moysey, the ensemble weaves melody, with expansive, uplifting improvisation, creating music that feels both intimate & cosmic.
Are you a northern artist keen to meet new collaborators & shape your future career? Our upcoming Artist Development Day (16 Apr at Band on the Wall) features a jam session with Mära Cruz & Kemani Anderson, discussions & workshops with artist-facilitators & more... www.jazznorth.org/news/jazz-no...
Our Spring artist forum with Trish Ferrarin from Elbow Room, explored how creating safe spaces for women, to collaborate & take risks within their music-making, is vital for the northern jazz scene to flourish. Read more here: www.jazznorth.org/news/elbows-...
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At The Attic, Leeds with 2026 Northern Line artists. An opportunity to find out all about what it means to be on Northern Line, share music and discuss aspirations.
📆 Showcase mjf Sun 17 May 2026 1 - 8pm.
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You can catch his live performance at our Northern Line Showcase on Sunday 17 May on the Main Stage at manchester jazz festival which takes place from 1pm - 7.45pm at First Street & the showcase features four other equally dynamic & innovative artists. Read more: www.jazznorth.org/northern-line
Hang Linton is a boundary-pushing artist from Leeds, fusing avant-funk, dance-punk, psych-rock & breakbeats into a raw and unapologetic sound. Armed with a sampler, synths & an unrelenting energy, every live show is part protest, part party; that demands your attention.
❤️ “Best Experience Ever!” Our 8th Jazz Camp for Girls took place over the weekend & was a great success! 70 girls attended events across the North & encouraged participants to be creative & explore playing jazz & improv in a safe, nurturing environment. Read more: www.jazznorth.org/news/best-ex...
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You can read more about our work with inspirational women, including some of the amazing female musicians currently active on the Northern Line roster, here:
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Earlier this week, Jazz Camp for Girls project manager Helena Summerfield visited Manchester Uni to give a workshop at MUSICA Festival & we're hosting an artist forum on 17 March led by Elbow Room - a thriving community ensemble led by the jazz pianist and educator Trish Ferrarin...
On Sunday 8th March Jazz North will be joining supporters around the globe to celebrate International Women's Day and, closer to home, our ‘Jazz Camp for Girls’ weekend (7 & 8 March) takes place at venues across the North. [1]
Celebrating @internationalwomensday_global and Jazz Camp for Girls 7 & 8 March.
Thank you to @musicteacherassociation + Teaching Notes podcast + Patrick Johns.
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As always, our forums are a safe space to reflect, share ideas and ask questions. You can find out more about Ribble Valley Jazz & Blues' Elbow Room and the forum, plus book your space here: www.jazznorth.org/news/artist-...
Join our Spring artist forum on 17th March (online) to celebrate International Women’s month & learn more about Elbow Room - a thriving community ensemble led by the respected jazz pianist and educator Trish Ferrarin - and how to create safe spaces to collaborate and take risks as an artist.
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Helena Summerfield at her improvisation workshop at the student-run MUSICA Festival, Manchester Uni.
MUSICA Festival: making a positive impact on the gender gap in the music industry + celebration of women and gender diverse musicians.
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Their emotive, innovative & welcoming live shows have drawn praise from Radio 3’s Soweto Kinch & BBC Introducing’s Shakk (“a collective of musical superheroes”), consistently attracting an eclectic and ever-growing fanbase. You can find out more about SwanNek here: www.jazznorth.org/northern-line
SwanNek are a boundary-pushing contemporary jazz collective from Newcastle, crafting music that celebrates the people & places closest to their hearts. They draw deeply on their own experiences, weaving personal stories into their sound: reflecting the diverse musical identity of their hometown.
Next up in our rundown of Northern Line artists for 2026 is SwanNek, who'll perform as part of our Northern Line Showcase at manchester jazz festival on Sunday 17 May.
TWO WEEKS TO GO! Jazz Camp for Girls is back with 5 camps on 7-8 March in Trafford, Liverpool, Gateshead, Hull & Scunthorpe. Designed for musicians aged 8-14 with no or little experience of playing jazz & improv & aims to inspire them through fun activities: www.jazznorth.org/news/jazz-ca...
🎧 Are you a musician in the early stages of your career? Join us for a FREE informal meet-up on 13 March at The Met, where we’ll talk you through building your career as an artist! Topics include funding, touring, building networks, budgets & finding your USP: themet.org.uk/event/jazz-n...
With a dynamic, conversational approach to the guitar and improvisation, Rory has been using music to tell stories & captivate audiences in his hometown of Manchester & across the UK, sharing stages with Laura Misch, Kessoncoda and Marysia Osu.
Find out more here: www.jazznorth.org/northern-line
Inspired by his mixed heritage background, Rory uses the sensitivity of acoustic instruments combined with infectious rhythms to create heavily layered, atmospheric environments for his music.
Over the coming weeks we'll be highlighting our latest roster of Northern Line artists for 2026, who'll perform as part of a Northern Line Showcase at manchester jazz festival on Sunday 17 May. Kicking off the line-up is Ghanaian-English guitarist, composer and producer Rory A. Green.
On Sun 1 March, Stockport Jazz welcomes The Max Rosen trio featuring special guest Maria Sanderson to the Moor Club.
The event is funded by Jazz North’s New Northern Fund, which supports new talent & helps promoters expand their audiences across the North of England: www.jazznorth.org/new-northern
Jazz Camp for Girls is back on 7-8 March 2026! Designed for musicians aged between 8-14 with no or little experience of playing jazz & improvising & aims to inspire them through a range of fun activities, celebrating the work of women in the jazz industry: www.jazznorth.org/news/jazz-ca...
📣 ANNOUNCEMENT - Here are five of the North’s breakthrough jazz artists to join Jazz North’s Northern Line roster for this year 2026:
Rory A. Green
Swannek
Hang Linton
Rivkala
Ancient Infinity Orchestra
More info: www.jazznorth.org/news/latest-northern-line-artists-revealed-2026
Girls just want to have fun… and play jazz! Are you aged between 8-14 and want to try jazz and creative music-making or know a young girl who might be interested? We’re running several Jazz Camps for Girls across the North of England on 7 & 8 March 2026: www.jazznorth.org/news/jazz-ca...
