Perform at the worlds biggest industry fair for jazz music

The purpose of Danish Clubnight is to introduce Danish jazz artists to international industry professionals such as bookers, managers, and agents during a concert evening at the world’s largest jazz fair, Jazzahead! in Bremen, Germany.

If your musical project is motivated and at a point in its career where performing at an international industry fair is relevant, now is the time to apply for Danish Clubnight.

The fair takes place from April 22–25, 2026, and it is a requirement that, in addition to your performance on Saturday evening, April 24, you are present throughout the entire fair to build your network, hold meetings, and create career opportunities among the more than 3,000 participants. It is an advantage if you are accompanied by management, label, or agency, and it is a requirement that you or your management, label, or agency have previously participated in Jazzahead!.

Three bands will be selected for Danish Clubnight, and we expect an audience of up to 400 people.

In the selection process, emphasis will be placed on:

• You or your management, label, or agency having participated in Jazzahead! within the past three years.

• Your ability and willingness to actively participate during all days of the fair.

• Having representation at the fair in the form of management, booking agent, or label.

• Having concrete international goals for your music that you are working towards strategically.

Participation in Clubnight includes:

• A flat fee of DKK 6,000 per musician to cover artist fees, accommodation, and transport*.

• Catering on the concert day.

• Participation in Jazz Danmark’s booth at the fair and inclusion in Jazz Danmark’s promotional materials.

• Ongoing advisory meetings with you and your team regarding participation at the fair.

• An invitation to a workshop on international promotion and communication.

*Selected participants are responsible for arranging their own travel and accommodation in Bremen. Musicians are also expected to bring their own backline (except piano, which will be provided at the venue).

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Deadline is november 20th at 14.00 CET

Participants in Danish Clubnight will be selected by a jury consisting of project manager Martin Jensen, Jazz Danmark’s CEO Eva Frost, and a board member of Jazz Danmark.

Jazzahead! is the world’s largest jazz fair, taking place from April 22–25, 2026, in Bremen, Germany. Jazz Danmark hosts the Danish stand, which last year welcomed around 3,000 international delegates from 66 countries.

By registering as a participant at the fair — a so-called “co-exhibitor” — you gain access to both the fair and the festival, along with plenty of opportunities for networking and celebrating a passionate international jazz community.

Danish Clubnight takes place on Saturday evening and serves as a gathering point for international industry professionals with an interest in the Danish jazz scene. The Clubnight has been running for more than ten years and has become a cherished tradition among many international delegates.

Danish Clubnight happens alongside the official Jazzahead! showcases and is therefore not part of the official showcase program. Instead, it is part of the Jazzahead! Festival, meaning that the audience includes not only industry professionals but also jazz-loving residents of Bremen.

Anyone can register as a co-exhibitor at the Danish stand. The stand is staffed by Jazz Danmark’s team, who are available to guide and support you throughout the fair days.

Read more about the stand and how to register here.

Read more about Jazzahead! here.