jazzwerkruhr & jazzplayseurope
Workshop, network, forum and festival for the jazz scene in the Ruhr Metropolis and the young jazz scene in Europe
U.F.O. / Photo: Christoph Giese
The Ruhr's vibrant scene has huge potential. Since 2002, the goal of "jazzwerkruhr", the central regional platform for professional jazz, has been to identify talented musicians, promote their development and give them the opportunity to perform. The "jazzwerkruhr" project has appeared in the guise of "jazzplayseurope" since December 2007 and now has RUHR.2010 in its sights.
"jazzwerkruhr" in 2010 will be even bigger - and is set to conquer Europe and Germany with workshops and thrilling encounters between international musicians. Alongside its existing "jazzplayseurope" partners, "jazzwerkruhr" cooperates with musicians and festivals from the designated and current European Capitals of Culture (2010–2014) and with numerous German musicians' collectives, venues and festivals.
During the Capital of Culture year, the region and Europe will resound with jazz, as over 200 artists from Germany, Europe and overseas come together to realise 14 exclusive projects. With the support of 46 cooperation partners, more than 60 events will be held between April and December, some throughout Europe. At the focal point of the entire undertaking is the Ruhr region and its newspaper stands, railway stations, city centres, shops, festivals, theatres and clubs.
For further information, please visit:
www.jazzwerkruhr.de
www.jazzplayseurope.eu
Related topic:
TV: Tour of the Ruhr
Program (in English and German) as e-paper