University of Birmingham students launch new record label.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
A student led venture has led to the founding of New Street Records , a new record label funded by the University of Birmingham. Press release attached.
Wednesday, February 18, 2015
A student led venture has led to the founding of New Street Records , a new record label funded by the University of Birmingham. Press release attached.
Monday, February 02, 2015
Orchestra founder Tommy Smith has been reflecting on twenty years of the SNJO in an anniversary essay titled "Time and Motion". Transcript attached.
Friday, January 30, 2015
Wendy Kirkland and Pat Sprakes have been Dryathletes for the whole of January and are seeking sponsorship/donations in aid of Cancer Research. Full details attached.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Jazz Services Limited have announced that Heulwen Phillips is to be their new Project Director. Press release attached.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Jazzlines has announced trumpeter Yazz Ahmed, vocalist Lauren Kinsella and bassist Chris Mapp as the second year of Jazzlines Fellows at Town Hall / Symphony Hall. Press release attached.
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
A generous legacy from jazz photographer Russ Escritt is set to offer a year of tuition, mentoring and performance opportunities for three talented young Birmingham musicians.Press release attached.
Tuesday, January 20, 2015
Saxophonist and composer Marius Neset has received the most important Norwegian music award ?Spellemannsprisen? for his ACT debut album ?Lion?, recorded with the Trondheim Jazz Orchestra.
Monday, December 08, 2014
Help Musicians UK has announced Leeds band Stretch Trio as the latest winners of the Peter Whittingham Jazz Award. Also successful was Birmingham based pianist Mark Pringle. Press release attached.
Monday, November 10, 2014
Thank you to The Jazz Agency ([url=http://thejazzagency.co.uk]http://thejazzagency.co.uk[/url]) for sponsoring the Jazz Mann this past two weeks. Full statement attached.
Wednesday, November 05, 2014
ACT president and music producer Siggi Loch has received the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany from the German head of state Bundespr?sident Joachim Gauck. Press release attached.
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Ian Mann enjoys the final day of the Weekend and performances by the Rebecca Nash / Alex Merritt Duo, Elliot Galvin's 'The Ruin'' and the Emily Tran Quintet.
Ian Mann enjoys performances by the Olie Brice Quartet, Alison Rayner Quintet, Robert Mitchell solo, the Louis Sclavis/ Bruno Ducret Duo and Nick Malcolm's Out Front quintet.
Ian Mann on the film "All Night Long" plus two very different musical performances by the Jon Lloyd Quartet and Raph Clarkson's Equal Spirits.