Europe Jazz Network (EJN) is a Europe-wide association of producers, presenters and
supporting organisations who specialise in creative music, contemporary jazz and improvised
music created from a distinctly European perspective.
The membership includes 78 organisations (Festivals, clubs and concert venues, independent promoters, national organisations) in 25 countries.
EJN exists to support the identity and diversity of jazz in Europe and broaden awareness of
this vital area of music as a cultural and educational force.
EJN's mission is to encourage, promote and support the development of the creative improvised
musics of the European scene and to create opportunities for artists, organisers and audiences
from the different countries to meet and communicate.
EJN believes that creative music contributes to social and emotional growth and economic
prosperity. It is an invaluable channel for the process of inter-cultural dialogue, communication
and collaboration. And music is a positive force for harmony and understanding between people
from the diversity of cultures inherent in the European family.
EJN aims to:
– advocate for jazz and cultural activity in Europe
– build relationships with local, national & international cultural agencies
– support and encourage creativity
– foster co-operation between members and with others
– collect and share information and knowledge
– invest and build resources
– encourage exchanges of musical programmes and artists
– establish models of good professional practice
EJN members' activities include concert, tour and festival programming and production;
commissioning and supporting new music; and a range of educational and audience development
initiatives.
EJN's work includes organising an annual General Assembly and other networking meetings,
advocacy across Europe, research, provision of information, fundraising and communication
– through various media and the EJN website www.europejazz.net
EJN and its work is organised by an unpaid Board of Directors elected by the membership, by members' working groups and by two part-time paid staff.
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