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Read more: Open Call for Emerging Artist/Group Performance - Kildare Jazz Festival 2026
Are you an emerging artist interested in performing at one of Ireland’s leading jazz events?
Kildare Jazz Festival warmly invites you to apply for the chance to showcase your talent on the Riverbank stage. The selected Emerging Act will be the opening act to the festival weekend, taking place on the 27 March at 7pm.
What we are looking for:
- Early-career artists or groups (<5 years performance experience as solo artist/group)
- Performers based in Ireland
- Original music and/or original arrangements
If this sounds like you, we invite you to APPLY HERE. – Open Call for Emerging Artist/Group 2026 – Fill in form
What's on Offer:
- A performance slot at Kildare Jazz Festival 2026
- A stipend of €600 (total)
- Full house tech support
- Access to all other Kildare Jazz Festival performances (Friday 27-Sunday 29 March)
Read more: Open Call for Emerging Artist/Group Performance - Kildare Jazz Festival 2026
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Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol 3: Chet Baker the tragic Soul of Cool Jazz
This podcast celebrates the music and life of some of the greatest movers and shakers in Jazz history.
Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol 3: Chet Baker the tragic Soul of Cool Jazz
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Read more: JazzTime 1st February 2026
Weekly 2-hour jazz show from Dublin presented by Dermot Rogers.
Playing tracks by Edward Simon, Fred Hersch, Richie Beirach, Red Garland Quintet, Cannonball Adderley and more.
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Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol 2 Billie Holiday - The Voice of living Intensity
This podcast celebrates the music and life of some of the greatest movers and shakers in Jazz history.
Read more: Icons in Jazz Vol 2 Billie Holiday - The Voice of living Intensity
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Read more: Tales from the far Side 22.01.26 Nordic Female jazz
On this edition I try to explore the magic of musical "Northern Lights", the music of some of the leading and innovative Scandinavian female Jazz musicians like the female trio SPACE, the Liv Andrea Hauge Trio.
Read more: Tales from the far Side 22.01.26 Nordic Female jazz
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Read more: JazzTime 25th January 2026
Weekly 2-hour jazz show from Dublin presented by Dermot Rogers.
Playing tracks by Art Pepper, Harben Kay, Nicole Glover, Mary Halvorson, Mose Allison and more.
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- Written by: Red Keane
- Parent Category: Jazz Ireland Blog
- Category: Jazz News
Read more: Bray Jazz Festival Celebrates 25 Years with Landmark Line-Up
Bray International Jazz Festival returns over the May Bank Holiday weekend, May 1st–3rd, marking a significant milestone as the festival celebrates its 25th anniversary. Established in the millennium year, the festival has grown into one of the leading contemporary jazz weekends in the greater Dublin area, attracting over 5,000 concertgoers annually to venues across the North Wicklow town.
This year’s anniversary edition promises a particularly strong international and Irish line-up, with over 40 concerts, recitals and Jazz Trail shows taking place across the weekend.
Read more: Bray Jazz Festival Celebrates 25 Years with Landmark Line-Up
