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Let’s take a moment to talk about The Jazz Social – for the first time in our 32-year history, we welcomed our very own pop-up venue. The Jazz Social was our very own community space and Festival hang for the 2 weeks of the EFG London Jazz Festival with a jam-packed schedule of radio broadcasts, live performances from internationally renowned artists , a pub quiz, networking nights, family-friendly events, a record shop, artist signings and more! In just under 3 months, we created a venue from scratch which served as meeting place for not only our Festival community, but the wider public, workers in the area, artists and industry professionals alike, offering a brand new space to unwind, discover new music and socialise with in the Festival’s spirit of celebration and community. Many thanks to our partners Culture Mile BID and Brookfield Properties who have made The Jazz Social possible in 2024 along with all of the staff working tirelessly around the clock in the space, Everything Jazz, Blue Note Records, Champagne Thiénot, Pink Pepper Gin, Guildhall School of Music & Drama, LCCM, Audio Gold, One Jazz, Jazz FM and John Henry's Ltd.   https://lnkd.in/dCG3S3qV

🎉✨ We Did It! ✨🎉 A massive thank you to everyone who shared, donated, and supported us in this year’s Big Give fundraiser! Your generosity has helped us surpass our target, which will go towards supporting Take Five's 20th year celebrations, as well as ensure the future of the scheme for the next generation of artists! We couldn’t have done it without you! Find out more about our Take Five scheme at https://lnkd.in/eMveqVFt

We're now close to the end of our Big Give appeal and while we’re a long way off our target of £20,000, we wanted to take a minute to thank everyone who has donated so far 🙏     For two decades, Take Five, our flagship talent development programme, has been at the heart of the UK’s jazz and improvisation scene.   📈 By the Numbers:    - 150+ Participants: Since 2005, Take Five has supported over 150 composer-performers including the likes of Nubya Garcia, Seb Rochford, Shabaka Hutchings and Yazz Ahmed.  - 70% Rise to Prominence: More than 70% of alumni have gone on to headline major festivals, win awards, or secure record deals.   - 50+ Industry Experts: Each cohort benefits from mentorship by leading figures in jazz, including producers, festival directors, and agents.   - 20 Years of Performances: Every year, participants showcase their work at prestigious venues, with many debuting at the EFG London Jazz Festival.    This Christmas, as we kick off our campaign to celebrate the 20th Anniversary of Take Five, we need your support to help us ensure that Take Five continues to be a cornerstone for jazz development with your donations going directly towards mentorship, training and performance opportunities.    Donate to our 20th Anniversary campaign before midday on December 10, and your gift will be automatically doubled. https://lnkd.in/g-KTG76Q    #TakeFive #TalentDevelopment #Serious #ChristmasChallenge #TheBigGive

Re-live the highlights of the EFG London Jazz Festival 2024!    For 10 days we took over the capital with the sounds of jazz and beyond, bringing live performances, special collaborations, fresh discoveries, global stars and exclusive new projects, straight to London’s doorstep.    Special thanks to our title sponsors EFG International and all our partners; Explore Louisiana, Visit the USA, BBC Radio 3, PRS Foundation, Champagne Thiénot Jazzwise Magazine Jazz FM Arts Council England Eurostar ROLEX LCCM   🎶 Dey feat Damian Marley - Seun Kuti & Egypt 80  🎥 Charlie Painter, PainterStudio https://lnkd.in/epVG47c2

Help us celebrate 20 years of Take Five, the UK’s leading jazz talent program! For two decades, Take Five, our flagship talent development programme, has been at the heart of the UK’s jazz and improvisation scene. Since its launch in 2005, the scheme has nurtured over 150 exceptional composer-performers, including the likes of Nubya Garcia, Seb Rochford, Shabaka Hutchings and Yazz Ahmed, providing them with the mentorship, tools, and opportunities to elevate their careers, becoming a pivotal moment in their journeys to wider recognition, touring, and record deals. To ensure the programme continues to thrive, we're launching a public fundraising campaign during #GivingWeek (3-10 December 2024). Hosted through The Big Give, this match-funded campaign offers jazz enthusiasts a unique chance to double their impact. All contributions will go directly toward: 1. Expanding mentorship opportunities 2. Providing innovative training 3. Fostering a more diverse and inclusive jazz communities Find out more and donate now: https://lnkd.in/g-KTG76Q

Without the support of our sponsors and partners, the EFG London Jazz Festival would not have been possible. A big thank you to our title sponsor EFG International - this year’s EFG Elements Series returned with four shows hand-picked in collaboration with EFG representing the richness and diversity of the festival. Showcasing the UK’s next generation of up-and-coming jazz superstars to celebrated global icons, this year's Elements Series featured the likes of Imelda May, Jamie Cullum, Mario Biondi and the iconic Jazz Voice which saw stars like Damian Lewis, Marisa Monte, Carmen Lundy, Kyra and Cherise join the stage to perform songs conducted by arranger Guy Barker, guest conductor Peter Edwards, backed by the EFG London Jazz Festival Orchestra and hosted by Jumoké Fashola Music. A huge thank you to all our partners and sponsors for making this year's Festival possible - from everyone at Serious. #wearejazz 📸 Emile Holba, Wim Knuts, Tatiana Gorilovsky

What a memorable 10+ days which has seen over 400 shows in more than 60 venues across London including our brand new pop-up venue The Jazz Social and over 2000 artists performing from around the globe. A huge thank you to everyone who helped bring the EFG London Jazz Festival 2024 to life – so much love and time goes into the festival behind the scenes and the success of the 2024 edition is a wonderful reflection of this. 📷 Emile Holba Tatiana Gorilovsky, Wim Knuts, The Red Beanie, Mark Allan Special thanks to our headline sponsors EFG International and all our partners; Explore Louisiana, Visit the USA, BBC Radio 3, Edwardian Hotels London, PRS Foundation, Champagne Thiénot, Jazzwise Magazine, Jazz FM. Arts Council England, Eurostar, ROLEX, LCCM #wearejazz

Jazz Voice opened the #EFGLondonJazzFestival on Friday, with a joyful evening of music and celebration. Here's to a week of incredible performances at over 60 venues across London. We also look forward to welcoming our clients to the next three EFG Elements Series shows. #WeAreJazz

One of the great European voices of jazz and soul, the Italian standard-bearer Mario Biondi has risen to worldwide prominence with multi-platinum selling albums to his name alongside collaborations with such luminaries as Burt Bacharach, Chaka Khan and Michael Bolton. Part of our EFG Elements Series, each year we collaborate closely with our title sponsors EFG International to select four shows exemplifying the richness and diversity of the Festival programme. Discover more at https://lnkd.in/eVtHt9gk #wearejazz 

Imelda May has become one of the UK & Ireland’s most celebrated female artists. Her self-written & produced album ‘Love Tattoo’ remains the best-selling album of all time by a homegrown female artist in Ireland. Having last performed at the EFG London Jazz Festival over 6 years ago with Jeff Goldblum, she now returns to headline the Royal Festival Hall along with special guests + support from Bernfhoft. Part of our EFG Elements Series, each year we collaborate closely with our title sponsors EFG International to select four shows exemplifying the richness and diversity of the Festival programme.    Discover more at https://lnkd.in/eVtHt9gk #wearejazz