Artists' submissions

Artist submissions to perform at mjf2023 are now open  – submit an application here.

mjf was the first festival to pioneer an open artists’ submission system and this still informs our programme today.

We’re a contemporary jazz festival and we champion artists playing original work – especially those living and working in the north west of England.

We are brave in our programming, constantly on the lookout for up and coming talent, and often give a platform to new and surprising music.

mjf gives priority to:

• contemporary jazz and jazz-related music
• artists based in the north west of England
• new and/or original work
• artists showcasing unusual or unique work/collaborations
• artists who help us present a diverse, fully representative programme

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