We are thrilled to invite you to this edition of Intl Jazz Platform exceptionally organised in Amsterdam as part of the Better Live project. For 12 years we’ve been creating a community of young artists across Europe who share similar musical interests and who constantly expand their artistic horizons. Intl Jazz Platform has long years' experience in Poland and Norway behind it, but this will be the first edition organized in Amsterdam together with Bimhuis. This new adventure will feature 20 musicians based in the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and Ireland. You will come together to share experiences and draw inspiration from the mentors and professionals present. You will also be offered moments of reflection on social issues impacting the sector with exciting experts. It’s a time of intense work, personal exchanges with our musical heroes, but also an opportunity to listen to concerts of ground-breaking artists, establish new friendships and meet promoters from around Europe. All of this to feed you with inspiration that will motivate you to keep creating and to keep exploring.
This year, young artists from all over Europe will work and create music with our mentors, top representatives of the European improvised music scene, whose work we follow and admire: Greetje Bijma (vocals), Otis Sandsjö (tenor sax) and Gard Nilssen (drums).
CHECK OUT LAST YEAR’S EDITION IN LODZ:
https://www.facebook.com/InternationalJazzPlatform/videos/2813247485502944
DETAILED INFO FOR APPLICANTS:
WHO: 20 young artists (Artists from the following countries can apply: the Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, Germany and Ireland. The country is understood as the place of your current residency / age limit: 18 – 35)
WHEN: May 14 – 16, 2025 (Arrival May 13 or May 14 in the morning, Departure May 17)
WHERE: Bimhuis, Piet Heinkade 3, 1019 BR Amsterdam, Netherlands
WHAT:
Intl Jazz Platform Amsterdam Edition is an artistic and professional platform for improvised music artists organized together with Bimhuis from Amsterdam as a part of Better Live Music project. It is a space for creative exchange of knowledge and inspiration, as well as for meeting peers and other actors of the music sector in Europe. Intl Jazz Platform brings together representatives of the improvised music industry – students, experienced and established instrumentalists, promoters and experts. During three days in Amsterdam they will build a network of relationships, exchange experiences, learn from each other and share music together. During this special edition of Intl Jazz Platform, we’re joining forces with the Better Live project to discuss the future of our sector in the face of the climate urgency. Participants will have a chance to play, perform, and discuss music alongside these amazing mentors:
- Greetje Bijma (vocals)
- Otis Sandsjö (tenor sax)
- Gard Nilssen (drums)
COVERED BY THE ORGANIZER:
Contribution to the travel costs to Amsterdam in the following amount:
100 euro if you travel by plane,
125 euro if you travel by car,
150 euro if you travel by public transportation,
Meaning that if you spent more than this amount, we will reimburse to you € 100, € 125 or €150 respectively and if you spent less, we will reimburse to you the actual expenses you have incurred, according to the travel documents/tickets/receipts you will provide.
Accommodation – Arrival May 13 or May 14 in the morning, Departure May 17.
Subsitance (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
WHAT IS EXPECTED FROM THE PARTICIPANTS?
Participate in all the activities planned from May 14 – 16, 2025.
Arrive on time for the first session that will start in the morning on May 14th, 2025.
Leave no earlier than after the final concert that is planned for May 16th at 19:00 till 22:00
DETAILED INFO: https://intljazzplatform.com/apply/
HOW:
Participants apply be filling an application form and sending their music till February 9th, 2025 through the website:
https://intljazzplatform.com/apply/
