On Friday, June 13, the World Jazz Conference took place at FLUOR during the Musicians Paradise Festival in Amersfoort, bringing together international jazz professionals from over ten countries.
The afternoon program featured presentations by World Jazz Network partners, including festival programmers from Italy, Spain, Poland, Australia, Latvia, Ukraine, Hungary, Lithuania, India, Thailand, and the Netherlands. They shared insights into booking international artists and fostering cross-border collaboration.
A highlight was the presentation of the World Jazz Network Talent Exchange Project, showcasing 14 musicians endorsed by 7 European festivals. This ongoing initiative promotes international touring and artistic exchange across Europe, reflecting the network’s core values of reciprocity, transparency, and trust.
The conference also introduced Voice for Jazz Musicians in Europe, a new advocacy platform uniting jazz professionals across the continent.
The event concluded with a networking session, providing valuable opportunities for connection and collaboration among musicians, bookers, and festival representatives.
