How to join EJN

Europe Jazz Network (EJN) is an association of European producers and presenters who specialise in contemporary jazz and improvised musics. EJN was formed in 1987, and as of Octoberer 2004, the membership includes 30 organisations (Festivals, clubs and concert venues, independent promoters) in 12 European countries.

The 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 is committed to establishing a creative dialogue amongst its membership, to encourage partnerships to flourish between artists and producers on an international basis. In addition, the various members maintain a continuing relationship with the cultural and political establishments in their own countries, as well as in Europe generally.

In 2002, 11 members of EJN joined together in Europe Jazz Odyssey (EJO). Funded through a Culture 2000 grant from the European Commission - Directorate General for Education and Culture - Culture Unit, EJO has enabled the partners to mount a three-year programme of innovative collaborations, residencies and workshops between musicians from throughout the continent, and a series of colloquiums (in Koln, Kongsberg and Budapest) which have explored the status of this key area of musical action, especially concentrating on its crucial role within the general cultural and educational contexts of today's Europe.

In the Autumn of 2004, the members of TECMO (Trans European Creative Music Organizers) merged with EJN to add further weight to an already important network.

Membership of Europe Jazz Network is open to professional organisations active in this field of music (at the discretion of the membership), and carries the following benefits

1. Access to the EJN website members restricted area
2. Travel and accommodation expenses for the annual General Assembly

Full membership costs 1000 euros per annum.

EUROPE JAZZ NETWORK

The Europe Jazz Network (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.

Europe Jazz Network is a membership association of like-minded organisations who promote and produce concerts and festivals of jazz and related musics.   Associate membership is available to national and regional umbrella organisations which are committed to supporting the development of jazz.

Members join Europe Jazz Network to:

• support and encourage creativity
• co-operate with other members
• collect and share information and knowledge
• invest and build resources
• exchange musical programmes and artists
• establish models of good professional practise
• advocate for jazz and cultural activity in Europe

Membership Rights and Responsibilities

On joining Europe Jazz Network, members commit themselves to the philosophy and activities of the organisation.   

Members cannot derive a commercial profit from their activities within Europe Jazz Network.

Each member pays an annual membership fee of 1,000 €uros, which contributes to the network’s general running costs and allows each member to send one representative to the annual General Assembly.  Representatives’ travel and accommodation costs for attending the General Assembly are paid from Europe Jazz Network funds.

EJN members are expected to join or contribute to the various Working Groups which have the responsibility for a number of practical issues and actions which will advance the organisation’s aims.

Each member has access to the EJN website for communicating news and information about their activities and events.

Members each have a vote the General Assembly and elect the Board of Directors.   The Board meets four times per year and is responsible for taking forward the work of the EJN.

As well as the Board members there is a General Secretary who is responsible for administering the business of the EJN.

Board members and the General Secretary all work for EJN on a voluntary, unpaid basis.

Joining the Europe Jazz Network

Organisations wishing to join EJN to participate in its work and receive membership rights should submit their details and state their commitment in the following form.

The request should be sent to the Board who will consider that application against the criteria that are listed in the document above and, if it does, will formally admit it to membership at their next meeting.

Email your form to:          info@europejazz.net

EUROPE JAZZ NETWORK    MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

Name of Organisation

Full mailing address, with town/city, post/zip code and country

Telephone number with international code

Fax number with international code

Email address for main contact person

Website address

In no more than 150 words, please explain what your organisation does and how it is organized (e.g. is it a festival or club; does it have not-for-profit activity; what kind of programme does it have; how long has it been in existence etc)

In no more than 100 words, please explain what you think you can give to the EJN as a member

In no more than 100 words, please say why you think your organisation will benefit from membership of EJN

I agree to committing our organisation to the aims and responsibilities of EJN membership and agree to pay the 1,000 €uros annual membership fee.    Please accept this application for membership.    

***        If your organization is a national or regional umbrella organisation for supporting jazz, you will be applying for Associate Membership which carries all rights and responsibilities except voting status at the General Assembly.

Signed                                                          Date

Name of person signing

For information and/or applications: info@europejazz.net