Report highlights include:
🎼 137 live performances across the region
🧑🎤 564 artists involved, with 35% identifying with protected characteristics
🏫 32 workshops engaging musicians of all ages
🎪 Support for major events like Lincoln Jazz Festival and For the Love of Jazz (Leicester), reaching thousands
🌱 Launch of the Jazz Hang series — new networking events for musicians and creatives
💡 Tailored artist training, from funding workshops to career-building strategies
🌍 Environmental responsibility initiatives, including carbon tracking at live events
As Chair Lucy Reid notes in her introduction:
“We remain deeply committed to supporting musicians, building audiences, and fostering inclusive participation across the East Midlands. The appetite for innovation, collaboration, and sustainability is strong.”
Looking ahead to 2025/26, mjazz will continue championing local talent, investing in youth, and evolving strategically to meet the challenges of a changing cultural landscape.
👉 Read the full report here: mjazz Impact Report 2024/25
