mjazz works through collaboration and partnership. Our programmes are delivered alongside a network of experienced jazz promoters, venues, festivals, artists, educators and cultural organisations across the Midlands. This partnership approach allows us to support high-quality jazz activity rooted in local communities while also helping artists and audiences connect across the wider region.
Our work focuses on developing opportunities for contemporary jazz to thrive at every level. This includes supporting artists and promoters, creating performance and touring opportunities, developing audiences, encouraging participation and education, and helping to build stronger pathways for emerging talent. We are particularly committed to increasing access, diversity and inclusion within jazz and ensuring that the music remains relevant, innovative and open to new voices and communities.
We believe jazz is a powerful creative form that encourages collaboration, improvisation, experimentation and cultural exchange. Through performances, commissions, workshops, partnerships and development programmes, mjazz aims to create a vibrant and sustainable future for contemporary jazz in the Midlands.
Our Vision
A lively, ambitious and connected Midlands where contemporary jazz enriches the lives of artists, audiences, participants and communities.
Our Mission
To promote and develop the knowledge, practice, appreciation, enjoyment and performance of contemporary jazz across the Midlands.
