Jazz is constantly evolving and thanks to initiatives such as Take Five, the Festival is a springboard for aspiring young jazz musicians in their professional career, leaving a valuable legacy that reinforces our ongoing commitment with our title sponsors EFG International to talent development and the creation of new music. Discover this year’s shows we have with some of our Take Five alumni and experience the next generation of talent at the EFG London Jazz Festival this November! https://lnkd.in/eMr_hCM8 #wearejazz
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Produce concerts, festivals and tours, as well as Creative Engagement programmes and Talent Development initiatives.
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Producer of live jazz, international & contemporary music: artistic entrepreneurs who handle marketing, production and every logistical detail for major concerts, festivals and national tours through to learning and participatory programmes, conferences & specially-commissioned bespoke events. We align our work as music producers with a commitment to learning and participation at every level, offering audiences the opportunity to take an active part and to deepen their understanding. Serious is known for its warmth and empathy towards artists, who are always at the core of the company's work - whether a musician is at the beginning of a career, making progress and winning recognition, or is already internationally renowned. Serious is committed to providing professional development opportunities that enable young and emerging artists to reach their full potential. The company makes a major contribution to the arts world through a national programme that is internationally recognised, working with a network of partners to ensure the greatest reach for our work. Our largest event is the annual London Jazz Festival, which has grown from its beginnings in 1993 into the largest pan-London music festival, with over 300 events each year. It began life with a brief to bring major stars to London (with an emphasis on new work) to reach out to new audiences, to develop an integrated learning programme and to raise the profile of jazz in London. It has succeeded triumphantly on all counts. The Festival defines Serious’ approach to partnership. As well as creative relationships with headline sponsors (currently EFG International, and previously BBC Radio3), other sponsors, funders, trusts and foundations, every year we work with over 50 venues and producers and we carry with us the aspirations of the most exciting end of the jazz scene across the capital, from major concert halls to tiny clubs, as well as museums, libraries and schools.
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- Music production, Event production, Artist Development, Live Music, Concert Promotion, Music, Talent Development, and Creative Engagement
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This year’s dazzling opening gala Jazz Voice returns with a spectacular line-up of soloists including Damian Lewis, Marisa Monte, Veronica Swift, Carmen Lundy, Tony Momrelle, Lucy-Anne Daniels, IAMTHELIVING, Cherise & KYRA. Join the EFG London Jazz Festival Orchestra, conductor and arranger Guy Barker and special guest conductor Peter Edwards for an evening celebrating the music of iconic tastemaker labels from Motown to Concorde. Hosted by Jumoké Fashola 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. 🔊 Listen to the Spotify playlist now https://lnkd.in/eXTwTBbx Discover more and book your tickets at https://lnkd.in/eVtHt9gk #wearejazz
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🚨 We’re thrilled to announce the programme for The Jazz Social – our pop-up venue for the Festival opening 11-24 November! The Jazz Social will be a vibrant hub of the Festival with something for everyone from intimate live performances, artist signings, the official Blue Note Records Pop-Up store, live radio broadcasts, family events and more! Located a stone's throw away from the Barbican Centre, it will be the neighbourhood's go-to spot for two weeks, ideal for lunch breaks, after-work drinks and a vibrant social hub for festival-goers where you can enjoy beers brewed specially for the Festival, signature cocktails, and grab exclusive festival merchandise 🍻🎶 📍 Location: Ropemaker St, London EC2Y 9AW (What3Words - ///voice.earth.lace) Discover more and join us at The Jazz Social this November: https://lnkd.in/ePVjTbNe Many thanks to partners Brookfield Properties and Culture Mile BID who have made The Jazz Social possible in 2024 as well as Jazz FM One Jazz Blue Note Records LCCM Guildhall School of Music & Drama Champagne Thiénot & Pink Pepper Gin. #wearejazz
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It's one month to go to the #EFGLondonJazzFestival! The Festival kicks off with Jazz Voice, the first show in the EFG Elements Series, four performances we handpick each year with Serious. Watch the video to find out more. #WeAreJazz
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With only 1 month to go until the EFG London Jazz Festival we celebrate the return of the EFG Elements Series for 2024 with four shows hand-picked in collaboration with our title sponsors EFG International, reflecting the richness and diversity of the Festival. From celebrated global icons to homegrown talent, the Elements Series reinforces our shared commitment to the next generation of emerging artists as well as the creation of new music. Opening Gala: Jazz Voice featuring Marisa Monte, Damian Lewis, Carmen Lundy, Veronica Swift, Tony Momrelle, Cherise, Lucy Anne Daniels, Kyra and IAMTHELIVING 📆 Friday 15 November 📍 Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre Jamie Cullum + Billy Lockett 📆 Friday 22 November 📍 Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre Imelda May featuring special guests + Bernhoft 📆 Saturday 23 November 📍 Royal Festival Hall, Southbank Centre Mario Biondi 📆 Sunday 24 November 📍 KOKO London Discover more at https://lnkd.in/eVtHt9gk #wearejazz
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Applications for Take Five 2025 are now OPEN! 💥 Are you aged 23-35 OR have been working as a professional musician for 5-10 years? Apply now to our flagship talent development programme for emerging jazz and improvising musicians (building on a legacy of alumni including Seb Rochford, Shabaka Hutchings, Yazz Ahmed, Nubya Garcia and more). The scheme includes: - A 5-day artistic residency - Online seminars, panel discussions, and workshops from industry experts - Mentorship and ongoing guidance - Performance opportunities at the 2025 EFG London Jazz Festival ⏰ Deadline for applications: Friday 29th November at 5pm This year we also partner with Black Lives in Music on a newly expanded sound engineering mentorship programme Equaliser in partnership with Barbican and Royal Albert Hall designed to develop the talents of the next generation of live sound professionals from global majority backgrounds. 👉 Read more about our Take Five programme and apply at https://lnkd.in/eMveqVFt
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We're thrilled to announce our brand-new Equaliser Mentorship Programme in partnership with Black Lives in Music, Royal Albert Hall and Barbican Centre. This unique scheme will develop the next generation of live sound professionals from global majority backgrounds providing hands-on paid work experience, networking opportunities, mentoring with Royal Albert Hall and Barbican Centre & more! Successful applicants will partake in a year-round programme where you will have the opportunity to: - work with industry professionals at the Royal Albert Hall and the Barbican as part of their live sound teams offering invaluable paid experience in sound engineering, technical setup and live concert production - join eight jazz and improvising musicians as part of the Take Five cohort at an artistic residential in the Cotswolds for five days of workshops, music-making and shadowing where you will complete live sound work Applications open on Monday 7th October, to find out more information and how you can be considered, visit serious.org.uk/equaliser
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Are you an organisation making a difference in your community? Apply to our Community Tickets scheme to access £5 tickets to a selection of EFG London Jazz Festival shows. The scheme is available to all organisations that make a difference to their communities (including community groups, schools, colleges, music education hubs, charities and youth clubs), particularly those communities that are often excluded from music and the arts. Deadline: Friday 25 October Find out more and apply at https://lnkd.in/ebedtNN9
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We're thrilled to announce our new #MyLouisiana Series 🎷 The year we're delighted to have partnered with the state of Louisiana for a series of shows that celebrate the musical heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, which has been so central to the development of jazz, from traditional through to modern genres. The partnership with Explore Louisiana & Visit The USA centres on some very special shows on the closing weekend of the festival. Join us on Saturday 23 November at the Barbican Centre from 5pm for: London Louisiana present Whiskey Moonface + 10 Bells Rag Band, Barbican Freestage Taking over the Barbican Freestage from 5pm, experience New Orleans-inspired music through the lens of two London-based groups, adding a distinctive twist to the classic sounds. Take Me To The River All-Stars ft. Jon Cleary, Big Chief Bo Dollis Jr., Anjelika "Jelly" Joseph, Robert Mercurio, Joe Ashlar and Martin Shore alongside London based horn players, Barbican Hall In the evening continue the party with Take Me To The River at the Barbican. The Grammy award-winning film is a deep dive into the history and evolution of jazz in New Orleans, but Take Me To The River is more than just a project; it’s a heartfelt journey into the soul and essence of American music. Born from a desire to celebrate and preserve the rich musical legacies of New Orleans and Memphis. Find out more at https://lnkd.in/eq2iBCXA
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Do you want to take part in the EFG London Jazz Festival? 🎷 The EFG London Jazz Festival’s free mass-participation project returns with a celebration of Louisianan music led by Orphy Robinson. Come together as a group of musicians to learn and rehearse new music written especially for this project and showcase this work at the EFG London Jazz Festival. All levels of musical ability aged 16 and over are welcome and no particular previous experience is necessary, just a desire to learn new music and develop your skills. The project is open to musicians of all instruments as well as vocalists. You must be available to attend rehearsals. Apply now at https://lnkd.in/em-C93PD