Funding for bursaries to attend jazzahead! 2026

Bursaries are available for Scotland-based artists to attend jazzahead! 2026 in Bremen, Germany (Wednesday 22 – Saturday 25 April 2026). The bursaries are funded by The National Lottery through Creative Scotland and administered by Glasgow Jazz Festival.

What is jazzahead!?

jazzahead! is the largest gathering of world-class professional delegates working in jazz. The event features a trade fair, showcases and conference sessions. It is a professional and career development opportunity to expand awareness of the international jazz sector, and to network with industry professionals from all over the world: programmers, promoters, record labels, publishers, distributors, artist managers, broadcasters and journalists.

How to apply for a bursary

If you are interested in applying for a bursary to attend jazzahead! 2026, please read the jazzahead! 2026 Bursaries Guidance.

To apply, please complete the jazzahead! 2026 Bursary Application Form.

The deadline for 2026 applications is 6pm on Friday 9 January 2026.