REGISTRATIONS are SOLD OUT for the 10th European Jazz Conference, taking place in Ghent, Belgium, between 12 and 15 September 2024. We have reached the maximum capacity of the venues. The Conference is co-organised by EJN, JazzLab, VI.BE and Ha Concerts. The title of the 2024 Xonference is 'Tomorrow comes Today' and the main theme will be youth.
Please find below a short presentation of the theme, at this link an outline of the conference and concerts programme, and at this link a presentation of the hosts for this year. For more info about the bands you can check the Belgium Booms website.
Programme brochure on Issuu: https://issuu.com/europejazznetwork/docs/ejc24_brochure
TOMORROW COMES TODAY
The opening of the Gorillaz song ‘Tomorrow Comes Today’ includes a Latin verse from a Gregorian chant, almost unnoticeable: ‘cum vix iustus sit securus’, meaning ‘when even the righteous may hardly be safe’ (Dies irae; 1215).
The song gives this year’s Conference its title, and a hint of the theme. Ghent is the 2024 European Youth Capital, and young people will be at the centre of the 10th European Jazz Conference in Ghent, Belgium.
The gloomy initial verse of the Gorillaz song reflects the feeling that many young people have today: trapped with no future, or at least a very grim one. The younger generation inherits circumstances that they have had no role in creating, confronted with challenges beyond their control. Students are out on the streets demanding social justice and concrete actions to save our planet.
This is in contrast to the way we often think of young people as the generation of hope. In our music sector, we rely on young musicians to bring change, to break barriers and surprise us with new sounds and creative approaches. Young audiences are obviously our audiences of the future, and we look forward to young professionals entering our sector for it to become more just, inclusive and balanced.
During our Conference, these contrasting views on youth will be ever-present. We will hear from young people about their concerns on the climate crisis, and about the lack of inclusivity and generational exchange in our structures. Together, we will discuss intergenerational programming, the necessity of sustainable reforms, new ways to share our events and reach out to new audiences, and the opportunities and challenges that new technologies like AI will bring.
In line with the theme, we invite EJN members and professionals to bring younger team members with them, to take part in the discussions about the future of creative music in Europe and beyond - their future.
More info: https://www.europejazz.net/activity/european-jazz-conference
The European Jazz Conference 2024 is a collaboration between VI.BE, JazzLab, Ha Concerts and Europe Jazz Network. With the support of Creative Europe, Bijloke Muziekcentrum, Stad Gent, Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Lotto, Sabam for Culture, PlayRight, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Wallonie-Bruxelles Musiques, Museact, Belgium Booms, VIERNULVIER Gent, DEMOCRAZY, Gent Jazz & Omer.
*BEWARE OF SCAMS: It has come to our attention that a number of fraudulent emails have been circulating for the purchase of the delegates list of the European Jazz Conference 2024. The emails come from different addresses. These people don’t have access to the participants list of the European Jazz Conference, which is circulated to all registered participants prior to the event, as usual. This is a scam and these people have nothing to do with the organisation of the European Jazz Conference. Please disregard these emails. Other international events of the cultural sector unfortunately also encountered similar fraudulent behaviours. We are sorry for the confusion this might have created.
Please find below a short presentation of the theme, at this link an outline of the conference and concerts programme, and at this link a presentation of the hosts for this year. For more info about the bands you can check the Belgium Booms website.
Programme brochure on Issuu: https://issuu.com/europejazznetwork/docs/ejc24_brochure
TOMORROW COMES TODAY
The opening of the Gorillaz song ‘Tomorrow Comes Today’ includes a Latin verse from a Gregorian chant, almost unnoticeable: ‘cum vix iustus sit securus’, meaning ‘when even the righteous may hardly be safe’ (Dies irae; 1215).
The song gives this year’s Conference its title, and a hint of the theme. Ghent is the 2024 European Youth Capital, and young people will be at the centre of the 10th European Jazz Conference in Ghent, Belgium.
The gloomy initial verse of the Gorillaz song reflects the feeling that many young people have today: trapped with no future, or at least a very grim one. The younger generation inherits circumstances that they have had no role in creating, confronted with challenges beyond their control. Students are out on the streets demanding social justice and concrete actions to save our planet.
This is in contrast to the way we often think of young people as the generation of hope. In our music sector, we rely on young musicians to bring change, to break barriers and surprise us with new sounds and creative approaches. Young audiences are obviously our audiences of the future, and we look forward to young professionals entering our sector for it to become more just, inclusive and balanced.
During our Conference, these contrasting views on youth will be ever-present. We will hear from young people about their concerns on the climate crisis, and about the lack of inclusivity and generational exchange in our structures. Together, we will discuss intergenerational programming, the necessity of sustainable reforms, new ways to share our events and reach out to new audiences, and the opportunities and challenges that new technologies like AI will bring.
In line with the theme, we invite EJN members and professionals to bring younger team members with them, to take part in the discussions about the future of creative music in Europe and beyond - their future.
More info: https://www.europejazz.net/activity/european-jazz-conference
The European Jazz Conference 2024 is a collaboration between VI.BE, JazzLab, Ha Concerts and Europe Jazz Network. With the support of Creative Europe, Bijloke Muziekcentrum, Stad Gent, Vlaamse Gemeenschap, Lotto, Sabam for Culture, PlayRight, Fédération Wallonie-Bruxelles, Wallonie-Bruxelles Musiques, Museact, Belgium Booms, VIERNULVIER Gent, DEMOCRAZY, Gent Jazz & Omer.
*BEWARE OF SCAMS: It has come to our attention that a number of fraudulent emails have been circulating for the purchase of the delegates list of the European Jazz Conference 2024. The emails come from different addresses. These people don’t have access to the participants list of the European Jazz Conference, which is circulated to all registered participants prior to the event, as usual. This is a scam and these people have nothing to do with the organisation of the European Jazz Conference. Please disregard these emails. Other international events of the cultural sector unfortunately also encountered similar fraudulent behaviours. We are sorry for the confusion this might have created.
