Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival are delighted to announce the winners of the EJBF International Talent Development Fund.
The 9 winners are:
- Ali Affleck
- Corto.alto
- Brian Molley Quartet
- Seonaid Aitken
- Mezcla
- Tom Bancroft’s In Common
- Nathan Somevi
- Colin Steele
- Simon Thacker
The artists will receive funding to help secure one international performance date; a performance slot at Edinburgh Jazz & Blues Festival 2022; a listing and showcase page on The Fringe Society Marketplace, a market-leading platform with over 350 international bookers and venues from 37 countries; training from Dave Stapleton (Edition Records) on the foundations of international booking and touring; a new set of professional photographs and a professional copywriting service.
The applications were assessed by an independent panel representing a cross section of UK music industry professionals. The panel consisted of Clare Hewitt – Creative Scotland, Dave Stapleton – Edition Records, Keith McRae – Jazz Scotland, Jill Rodger – Glasgow Jazz Festival and Matt Lord – Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.
Congratulations to all the winners!
