Jazz North's flagship development programme, Northern Line, is now open for applications.

The scheme offers northern jazz and jazz-adjacent artists and bands one-to-one career support; industry upskilling; and a live touring bursary of up to £3,000.

Chris Bye, Jazz North CEO, said: "Jazz North is proud to announce the launch of the latest round of Northern Line.

"This is the most established development programme for supporting live jazz music in the North and is an invaluable resource for artistic and career development.

"Wherever you live in the North East, North West, or Yorkshire, if you represent the vibrant, unique sound of the North, then this is your opportunity."

Past Northern Line artist, Marco Woolf, said: "Northern Line has played a pivotal role in what has been the most transformative period of my career so far."

Northern Line artists are selected through an open application process, shortlisted by an advisory panel of music industry experts.

Successful applicants will perform at the Northern Line Showcase at Manchester Jazz Festival on Sunday, May 18, 2025.

Northern Line applications close at midday on Monday, December 11, 2024.

For more information and to apply, please visit www.jazznorth.org/northern-line-application-page