Jazz Promotion Network

The Jazz Promotion Network (JPN) is a UK-based nonprofit organisation dedicated to advancing and supporting the professional development, information exchange, and partnership opportunities within the jazz industry across the United Kingdom and Ireland. Established in 2015, JPN serves as the sole dedicated body operating across the five nations of the UK and Ireland to foster collaboration and growth for jazz artists, promoters, and related professionals.

Mission and Activities

JPN's stated mission is to create a collaborative network that enables the diverse UK and Irish jazz sector to thrive, innovate, and inspire. The organisation works to promote jazz and related music through a membership network that connects industry professionals, artists, venues, and audiences.

Among its primary activities, JPN organises an annual jazz conference held in different cities each year, supported by local partners. This conference is unique in the UK and Ireland for its exclusive focus on jazz, providing a key platform for networking, learning, and showcasing talent.

Beyond the conference, JPN provides regular training sessions, networking events, and partnership opportunities throughout the year. It collaborates with organisations such as Attitude is Everything, Making Music UK, and the Ivors Academy to offer its members valuable resources and development programs. During the COVID-19 pandemic, JPN transitioned to online activities, conducting extensive regional consultations to better understand and respond to the needs of the jazz community.

Membership and Impact

JPN operates as a membership organisation, maintaining direct relationships with jazz promoters, artists, and other stakeholders across the UK and Ireland. Members actively participate in JPN events and benefit from the organisation’s efforts to foster collaboration and professional growth.

The organisation also serves as an information hub, regularly distributing newsletters and updates about opportunities, research, and sector news relevant to its members and the wider jazz community.

Charity Status

JPN is registered as a charity in England and Wales under the charity number 1160282. The charity is committed to its role in promoting jazz through various initiatives that support the professional advancement of those involved in the jazz sector[1][2][3][4].

[1] https://jazzpromotionnetwork.org.uk/about-jpn/ [2] https://jazzpromotionnetwork.org.uk [3] https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/-/charity-details/5044167 [4] https://www.europejazz.net/profile/jazz-promotion-network [5] https://www.thejazzcentreuk.co.uk/networking