A space for exploration

The Innovation Hub will provide a space for explorations of music and ideas throughout the weekend hosting a mix of planned events and impromptu happenings.

There are slots available for artists to book to make something new – it could be with your band or other musicians from the festival or an open call to explore an idea.

Electronics vs Jazz

On Sunday we will be inviting musicians to push some boundaries and explore areas at the edges of jazz that could include electronics.

* means – open call for musicians to attend these events and take part.

11:45 Doors

12.00 – 12.45 Electronics vs Jazz* LJF Micro-commissioned artists Lodder//Shooter will host this open session for musicians to turn up and play, exploring the possibilities of fusing live and electronic instruments in an improvisational landscape.
Bring your instrument and/or whatever you need to connect to the PA.

12.45 – 1.45 James Wood: Graphic Score* interactive guided improvisation for multiple musicians, any instruments and open minds

2:00 – 3:30 The Hat Speaks Jam Session hosted by Jez Matthews* the names go in the hat and the hat chooses the bands

3.30 – 4.30  Electronics vs Jazz* Lodder//Shooter provide a further hosted session for jazz and electronic musicians to explore playing together

4:30 – 5:00 open session available to book (or continuance of Electronics vs Jazz)

5:00 – 5:30 Jura Federation: Hyperbolic Postcards angrient travel missives

PLUS! LJF Microcommission short film screenings through the day

Contact ste@lancasterjazz.com to book a slot or for more information.

You don’t have to use the full hour if you don’t need that much time.