mjf introduces brings young jazz performers into the spotlight for their first major public performance.

This year we’ve hand-picked more of the very best emerging talent from across the north west and as a result, four outstanding break-through bands can be heard in the Festival Pavilion. In addition to the mjf introduces bands this year, you can also hear the thrilling 20-piece youth band from The Sage Gateshead on Sunday. You saw them first at mjf!

Mercury
KAB Trio
Kyran Matthews Quartet
Jamie Safiruddin Trio