jazzahead! is the industry’s biggest international gathering, taking place from 24 to 26 April 2025 in Bremen, Germany.
jazzahead! 2025
Applications to attend jazzahead! 2025 in Bremen are now open to Scotland-based jazz and improvising musicians through Glasgow International jazz Festival.
jazzahead! 2024
In 2024, Creative Scotland worked with Glasgow International Jazz Festival to support a delegation of artists with bursaries to attend from 11 to 13 April.
The artists attending in 2024 were: saxophonists Brian Molley and Helena Kay, singer kitti, Joe Nichols of Nimbus Sextet and Marco Cafolla of Mama Terra.
In addition, spiritual jazz group, Mama Terra and folk-jazz fusion saxophonist Matt Carmichael both performed at the jazzahead! showcase, supported by Creative Scotland through PRS Foundation’s International Showcase Fund.
Scotland at jazzahead! 2024 Playlist
We gathered together tracks featuring Scotland's delegate artists Brian Molley, Helena Kay, Joe Nichols, kitti and Marco Cafolla, and showcasing artists Mama Terra and Matt Carmichael, plus recommended tracks from some of their favourite artists from Scotland.
Scotland's Jazz by Rachel Lightbody
Enjoy a playlist of jazz from Scotland in 2024, curated by vocalist Rachel Lightbody and stay tuned for more exclusive music content from jazzahead! in 2025.