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Press
Welcome to our press page!
You have questions, need information, picture material, an interview or contact person? On these pages you will find news about jazzahead! including press releases, information about accreditation for the jazzahead! trade fair and more.
Press contact
Jan Paersch
Press
+49 173 3250836
[email protected]
Press Releases
The buzz of anticipation – 38 times! Showcase acts for April 2026 now announced
Several weeks of deliberation by the juries are now over, and the bands who will play the showcase concerts at the jazzahead! trade fair from 23 to 25 April 2026 have been decided. THE FULL LIST IS HERE. Artists from over 20 countries will have the opportunity to perform for a global audience and thousands […]
Sweden meets LA: a truly eye-catching line-up at the Grand Opening concert in Bremen on April 22
jazzahead! 2026 will have a spectacular opening – a unique evening with the Norrbotten Big Band, known for its genre-busting collaborations. Sweden’s most innovative large jazz ensemble, from near the Arctic Circle, will open the trade fair and festival on Wednesday, April 22, 2026, at 8 p.m. in Messe Bremen’s Hall 7. The Grand Opening […]
In April 2026: jazzahead! will be celebrating its 20th Anniversary
Over two decades, jazzahead! has become established as one of the most important platforms for future jazz headliners to become visible internationally. Bands can apply from now until 8 October at jazzahead.de/showcases/ for one of the 38 coveted concert slots. Thousands of visitors and professionals from the jazz industry (booking, management, labels and more) will […]
Accreditation
Here you can find the online press accreditation for jazzahead! 2026 for Media Representatives.
The accreditation for jazzahead! includes the visit of the trade fair, conferences, showcases, CLUBNIGHT and after-parties on the premises.
Please mind our accreditation guidelines:
Digital press kit and photos
In our digital press kit you will find the latest press releases, a social media kit, additional photos and logos.
We suggest utilizing the Chrome browser for optimal performance.
Password: ja!26_Press_kit
Password: ja!26_Social_Media
Image rights
Press photos can only be used for editorial purposes. Credits are indicated in the captions. Copyright holders hold all utilisation and exploitation rights. Press photos that are used for editorial purposes must be marked with the source. Printing and publication of press photos is free of charge. We request print media to send us a voucher copy, electronic media (Internet) to send us a short notice of usage. Press photos may only be used commercially with the written permission of the copyright holder.
