We are pleased to support the visit of programmers Frank van Berkel (Bimhuis, the Netherlands) and Frank Bolder (North Sea Jazz Festival, the Netherlands) to the 100 Jazz Suomi: Finnish Jazz Showcase, 21–23.4 in Espoo, Finland.
“I’m always on the lookout for new, young, upcoming bands or bands that are known in their own territory but not yet in the Netherlands. I’m hoping to hear exciting, new, fresh and original music, something different, music that will be a great new adventure for our Dutch audiences.” – Frank Bolder
Further strengthening the presence of Benelux-based programmers, Danny Theuwis (Leuven Jazz, Belgium) and Mik Torfs (Jazzlab, Belgium) will also be attending the showcase.
Finnish Jazz Showcase
The Finnish Jazz Showcase will present the best of contemporary Finnish jazz music to international industry professionals – in celebration of 100 years of jazz in Finland! The event will bring together promoters, record label representatives, concert organisers, media, and other industry professionals from around the world. Over three days, 10 ensembles will perform. The programme also includes panel discussions and networking sessions.The export-focused showcase is organised in collaboration with the Finnish Jazz Federation, Music Finland, April Jazz, and the Sibelius Academy of the University of the Arts Helsinki.
Discover the full showcase agenda.
About the programmers
Frank van Berkel is the Head of Programming at BIMHUIS in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. BIMHUIS is a venue for pioneering musicians of all generations, from both the local and international scene. With over 300 concerts each year, the programme offers a comprehensive overview of new developments in jazz, improvised music and many other genres, including world music and electronic music. Van Berkel also works as a freelance programmer, curator and advisor for other festivals.
Frank Bolder is a Program Manager for the North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam, the Netherlands. Since 2009 he also holds the position of Sr. Music Program Manager for LantarenVenster in Rotterdam. Bolder has served on many juries, such as Jazz Ahead, Edisons, Boy Edgar Prijs, InJazz, and has worked as cultural advisor for the City of Utrecht and the Dutch Performing Arts Fund. For ten years he was the director of the Liberty Day Music Festival Utrecht. He has also worked as an agent, tour manager and musician at Crossroads Blues Agency and is the co-founder Black & Tan Records.