mette marie ørnstrup

News • 28.01.2025

Mette Marie Ørnstrup joins the Jazz Danmarks board

Jazz Danmark is delighted to welcome Mette Marie Ørnstrup as its new board member.

Jazz Danmark is delighted to welcome Mette Marie Ørnstrup as its new board member. Her appointment follows an open call announced in November, which received over 40 applications. The current board selected her for the position.

Mette Marie Ørnstrup is a dedicated musician, organizer, and interdisciplinary artist working at the intersection of improvisation, experimental music, and cultural collaborations. She is the chairperson of the Alt R Jazz Festival and has created platforms for creative and diverse encounters within Danish jazz. With experience spanning musical performances, pedagogy, and international projects, she is passionate about making jazz accessible to everyone – from children and young people to professional musicians and audiences.

Anders Ørbæk Steps Down from the Board

Mette Marie succeeds Anders Ørbæk, who stepped down from the board at the end of 2024 after four years of service, including two as chairperson. The new board will convene for its first meeting on February 19 to constitute itself.

Jazz Danmark extends its heartfelt thanks to Anders Ørbæk for his invaluable contributions to the organization over the past four years.

Read more about Jazz Danmark’s board here.

Contact

Eva Frost

CEO

+45 33 45 43 08

eva@jazzdanmark.dk

Trine Louise Lehmann

Deputy chairperson since December 2021.