For the past few months, our London Jazz Festival collective have been busy in workshops and rehearsals, creating original music for their performance at the festival on Sunday 17 November. 

Music has always been part of me. Ever since I can remember I was singing and playing instruments anytime I could.

We will be taking to the stage this November as our London Jazz Festival project returns. We’re excited to have two groups taking part this autumn for our fifteenth festival.

Our 10 week project in partnership with Bromley Youth Support Programme took place between April and June of this year, challenging 14 young people, aged 14-19 to step out of their comfort zones to write music and develop their artistry. 

In this blog we’re handing over the mic to hear from our music leaders about what they enjoy and find rewarding about their work.