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Europe’s premier jazz education event combined with a world class jazz festival 21-26 July 2026

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Last week was our first @europejazznet conference as a member - it took place in the vibrant city of Cologne. Met so many great people, speakers and some rather well known musicians too. It will take some time to process it all! Looking forward to the next one! #europejazznetwork #sligojazz many thanks to @improvisedmusic @triskel_cork @movingonmusic @chrispotterjazz @bobmintzer @ben_fitzpatrick_music @billytestmusic @anningsam @johngoldsby @wdrbigband @karolinajuzwa @artscouncilireland @sligoartsservice taken in Cologne, Germany by @sligojazz

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15 days ago

Representing ireland at @europejazznet conference in sunny Cologne along with @improvisedmusic #europejazzconference taken in Cologne, Germany by @sligojazz

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21 days ago

Sligo Jazz Project had two representatives presenting our thoughts on culture
and arts infrastructure in Ireland at the Seanad Public Consultation Committee public meeting on 22 September, 2026. SJP’s Eunan McKinney, making a case for creating more public spaces to allow culture to flourish: “Culture strengthens communities, drives economic
activity, fosters inclusion, and enriches lives. By addressing the barriers that prevent
access to cultural infrastructure, we can unlock the potential of existing public assets
and create lasting opportunities for future generations.” #seanadeireann #sligojazz #spacesforculture taken in Seanad Eireann by @sligojazz

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24 days ago

Cooler Clinics Online: jazzahead! + Becoming Export Ready

📅 Friday 11 September
⏰ 12pm
💻 Online | Free
👉️ Register: https://bit.ly/4qYTvyH (link in bio too)

What does it actually mean to be export ready as a jazz or improvising musician?

With applications currently open for the @jazzaheadde 2027 Showcases, this month’s Cooler Clinic looks at preparing your project for international opportunities — from putting together a strong showcase application to making sure you’re ready to capitalise on the opportunities that can follow.

IMC Director Kenneth Killeen is joined by Eddie Lee, Director of Sligo Jazz Project. Both have previously served on the jazzahead! showcase jury, offering a rare insight into what happens on the other side of the application process.

We’ll discuss:

→ What makes an application stand out
→ What juries are looking for when reviewing showcase applications
→ Why excellent audiovisual material is essential
→ Common mistakes — including the surprisingly important basics like checking your links
→ How to communicate your project clearly to an international industry audience
→ What being genuinely export ready looks like beyond getting the showcase
→ How to make the most of international industry opportunities if interest comes your way

We’ll also look at why applying matters even when you aren’t selected — and how a strong field of applications from Ireland can help demonstrate the depth, ambition and international potential of the Irish jazz and improvised music scene.

Whether you’re applying to jazzahead! this year or beginning to think about international showcases and touring more broadly, this session will help you understand what needs to be in place before you take that next step.

🎟️ Free to attend | Registration required: https://bit.ly/4qYTvyH

☘️☘️ by @sligojazz

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a month ago

Cooler Clinics Online: jazzahead! + Becoming Export Ready

📅 Friday 11 September
⏰ 12pm
💻 Online | Free
👉️ Register: https://bit.ly/4qYTvyH (link in bio too)

What does it actually mean to be export ready as a jazz or improvising musician?

With applications currently open for the @jazzaheadde 2027 Showcases, this month’s Cooler Clinic looks at preparing your project for international opportunities — from putting together a strong showcase application to making sure you’re ready to capitalise on the opportunities that can follow.

IMC Director Kenneth Killeen is joined by Eddie Lee, Director of Sligo Jazz Project. Both have previously served on the jazzahead! showcase jury, offering a rare insight into what happens on the other side of the application process.

We’ll discuss:

→ What makes an application stand out
→ What juries are looking for when reviewing showcase applications
→ Why excellent audiovisual material is essential
→ Common mistakes — including the surprisingly important basics like checking your links
→ How to communicate your project clearly to an international industry audience
→ What being genuinely export ready looks like beyond getting the showcase
→ How to make the most of international industry opportunities if interest comes your way

We’ll also look at why applying matters even when you aren’t selected — and how a strong field of applications from Ireland can help demonstrate the depth, ambition and international potential of the Irish jazz and improvised music scene.

Whether you’re applying to jazzahead! this year or beginning to think about international showcases and touring more broadly, this session will help you understand what needs to be in place before you take that next step.

🎟️ Free to attend
👉 Registration required: https://bit.ly/4qYTvyH

☘️☘️ by @sligojazz

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a month ago

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A Thousand people to tag and a million people to thank. Photographed here are a collection of shots from the SJP big bash featuring @tomollendorff @lallymusic @naimaacunaa @aparksmusic @robluftjazz @readyforfreddie @edleepics @jasper_hoiby @emmarawiczmusic @frasergaine @_sun_music @pauldunleamusic @johngoldsby @darrenabeckett @xavitorresmusic @cathalrochemusic @gareth_lockrane @nilskavanagh @conorbastible @michealmurrayalto and everyone else at the sligo jazz family. It was a week to remember for all. Featuring also are some shots by @har.riet_nielsen so big thanks to her aswell. Don’t miss sligo jazz next year! @sligojazz
-Theo by @sligojazz

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2 months ago

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3 @sligojazz Icons shot in beautiful black and white. @zcott on the keys @conormurraybass on the double bass and the great Paul clarvis on percussion and drums taken in Hawk's Well Theatre, Sligo by @sligojazz

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2 months ago

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The uber talented @frasergaine pictured at the @sligojazz festival. Fraiser is a brilliant saxophonist turned MC at the SJP festival. Go show him some love! by @sligojazz

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2 months ago

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@tomollendorff , Always a joy to watch on the @sligojazz festival stage. Also photographed are the trumpet player @readyforfreddie and @lallymusic playing at the SJP big bash. Go show Tom some love! by @sligojazz

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@gareth_lockrane photographed with @conorbastible playing at the @sligojazz big bash. by @sligojazz

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2 months ago

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@cathalrochemusic , A stalwart of the @sligojazz project takes to the stage for a riveting sonny rollins inspired performance. @hawkswelltheatre by @sligojazz

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2 months ago

What a week in Sligo, connecting through music with so many great musicians from all over. Thanks to everyone for all the good vibes. ❤️
@sligojazz
@aparksmusic @elinaduni @liselotteostblom @_sun_music @emmarawiczmusic @gareth_lockrane @robluftjazz, @jasper_hoiby @darrenabeckett @michealmurrayalto @tomollendorff @johngoldsby @xavitorresmusic @naimaacunaa @conormurraybass @nilskavanagh @zcott @pauldunleamusic @frasergaine @edleepics @mimi_lee_123

photos by @lievephoto 🤍 taken in Sligo, Ireland by @sligojazz

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