Workshops

Janette Mason

The Art of Arranging

Learn how to shape and structure a song, create texture, build tension and add creative flourishes to push your arranging skills to a new level.

Working with renowned composer, producer and arranger Janette Mason, you will have the opportunity to gain insight into her creative process through the
exploration of key examples from her acclaimed CDs ReWired and D’Ranged.

There with plenty of opportunity for interaction with the workshop
culminating in a Q&A session.

John Lyons

Capturing the Vibe - the Art of Small Venue Photography

Are you an aspiring music photographer wanting to learn how to capture the atmosphere, energy and emotion of live music in small and intimate venues?

John Lyons, winner of the Live Music category in the Abbey Road Music Photography Awards 2022, is hosting an exclusive talk and hands-on photography workshop in Durham this October as part of the Abbey Road MPA Skills Hub.

The session will explore the art of photographing live music in intimate venues – from working with challenging lighting and limited space to capturing those split-second moments that tell the story of a performance.

Following the workshop (which will be approximately 3 hours), participants will have the opportunity to:

Hear John talking about his technique and style, with hints and tips based on his experience
Put their skills into practice photographing a live jazz group at Fabio’s Bar
Submit images for feedback and critique from John
Apply their new skills as an official Durham Jazz Festival photographer at selected performances from 23–25 October

Whether you’re an emerging music photographer, photography student or simply passionate about capturing live performance, this is a rare opportunity to develop your skills in a real small-venue environment. Places are extremely limited. If you would like to attend this session, please email: info@durhamjazzfestival.co.uk, putting “PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP” in the title.

the artists

Good music, good people, and good times

Discover the musicians shaping the sound of Durham Jazz Festival — from celebrated artists and national names to exciting new voices emerging from the North East, all bringing their own style, energy and creativity to the city this October.

with thanks to our sponsors & Supporters

Durham Jazz Festival is made possible with the help of our sponsors and supporters, in particular our headline sponsor Swinburne Maddison LLP – championing culture, creativity and live music in the city. If you’d like more information on how to become a sponsor, please get in touch.