Ukraine in showcase selection at jazzahead! ’24

We are happy to announce that in 2024 Ukraine will be presented by electro-acoustic ensemble DZ’OB in the showcase program at jazzahead!  

There will be also 2 collaboration projects presented:  GANNA ensemble (DE/UA) and jazz ensemble O.N.E (PL/UA).  

The selection process for showcase acts is now complete: from a total of around 800 applications, five international juries bringing a high level of expertise have made their decisions. The 40 acts who will be performing at the showcase concerts for jazzahead! 2024 are finally announced. 

jazzahead! will take place from 11 to 13 April 2024. This year’s partner country is the Netherlands. The complete list of all showcase acts – the European Showcases, the German Jazz Expo, the Overseas Showcases and the Dutch Showcases – is to be found here.

Full information on the bands and concert timings /venues will be available at later dates. 

The five juries are not just high-calibre but also very international, with jazz festivals from all over the world represented.

„Two thirds of the jury members are women, something we are very pleased about,“ says S. Kornitschky, head of jazzahead!. 

Accreditation for media representatives is now open: 
A note to all journalists: Accreditation is now open, early accreditation would be very much appreciated. To complete the form, follow this link.
Accreditation for jazzahead! includes: admission to the trade fair, conferences, showcases, CLUBNIGHT and after-parties on the exhibition site. 

The participation of Ukrainian musicians is provided in cooperation with the Ukrainian Institute.