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04/09/2026

Listen! returns on 7th November, presenting a brand new trio featuring three of our very favourite musicians!

Drawing on the evocative edge of Nordic landscapes, bodily freedom and peace of mind, Rebecka Edlund, Laura Jurd and Ruth Goller (Goth Ruler) will perform music from Rebecka's upcoming debut release Virgin Forest.

The album is a vulnerable and empowering portrayal of a girl finding her way to womanhood, reflecting upon the synergy between how we treat the home we have in nature and the one we carry within.

We'd love to see you there! 😎

Tickets and all you need to know:
www.listencambridge.com/rebecka-edlund-trio/

03/08/2026

Check out this outstanding line-up! 😎

NEWCASTLE FESTIVAL OF JAZZ AND IMPROVISED MUSIC 2026 - THE FULL SCHEDULE

Thursday 24th September: Doors 7.30pm
(Gosforth Civic Theatre)
Arun Ghosh Sextet
https://www.seetickets.com/event/arun-ghosh-nfojaim-2026-/gosforth-civic-theatre/3668840

Friday 25th September: Performance 5.00pm - 6.00pm (Newcastle Civic Center)
Jon Bradley - The Edith Adamson Carillon
Free Entry - Just Show Up!

Friday 25th September: Doors 7.30pm
(Cluny 2)
Get The Blessing + Dilettante (Solo)
https://www.seetickets.com/event/get-the-blessing-dilettante-nfojaim-2026-/the-cluny-2/3669621

Saturday 26th September: Doors 6.00pm
(The Cumberland Arms - Downstairs Back Bar)
Adam Fairhall and Johnny Hunter play Mary Lou Williams
Free Entry - Just Show Up!

Saturday 26th September: Doors 7.30pm
(The Cumberland Arms - Upstairs Room)
John Pope Quintet + Urvashi
https://www.seetickets.com/event/john-pope-quintet-urvashi-nfojaim-2026-/the-cumberland-arms/3672778

Sunday 27th September: Doors 11.15am / 12.15pm / 1.15pm (Ouseburn Farm Events Space)
Free The Aanimals - Music Workshop
https://www.seetickets.com/tour/jazz-north-east
Free Entry - Just Show Up! (Subject To Room Capacity / Advance Ticket Recommended)

Sunday 27th September: Doors 7.00pm
(The Globe - Downstairs Bar)
Alex Hitchcock Quartet
https://www.seetickets.com/event/alex-hitchcock-quartet-nfojaim-2026-/the-globe/3670016

Wednesday 30th September: Doors 7.30pm
(The Glasshouse)
New Ways of Moving In The Counterworlds + Juliana Day and Manon McCoy + Helen Anahita Wilson
https://theglasshouseicm.org/whats-on/bbc-introducing-from-the-glasshouse-jazz-north-east-30-09-26/

Thursday 1st October: Doors 7.00pm
(The Lubberfiend)
Valentina Magaletti + Steve Malley and Raymond MacDonald
https://www.fatsoma.com/e/wu6dtxes/newcastle-festival-of-jazz-and-improvised-music-presents-valentina-magaletti-w-steve-malley-and-raymond-macdonald

Friday 2nd October: Doors 12.30pm
(The Lit and Phil - Loftus Room)
Alison Gill - Makrokosmos
https://www.seetickets.com/event/alison-gill-makrokosmos-nfojaim-2026-/the-literary-and-philosophical-society/3675068

Friday 2nd October: Performance 5.00pm - 6.00pm
(Newcastle Civic Center)
Jon Bradley - The Edith Adamson Carillon
Free Entry - Just Show Up!

Friday 2nd October: Doors 5.45pm
(The Lit and Phil - Members Library Reference Room)
Zoe Gilby with Johnny Hunter + Andy Champion (Solo)
https://www.seetickets.com/event/gilby-and-hunter-andy-champion-nfojaim-2026-/the-literary-and-philosophical-society/3675069

Friday 2nd October: Doors 7.30pm
(The Lit and Phil - The Loftus Room)
Zoe Rahman Trio
https://www.seetickets.com/event/zoe-rahman-trio-nfojaim-2026-/the-literary-and-philosophical-society/3672779

Saturday 3rd October: Doors 12.30pm
(The Lit and Phil - Loftus Room)
Anemone Quartet + Jeppe Zeeberg (Solo)
https://www.seetickets.com/event/anemone-4tet-jeppe-zeeberg-nfojaim-2026-/the-literary-and-philosophical-society/3675074

Saturday 3rd October: Doors 5.30pm
(The Lit and Phil - Members Library Reference Room)
Zbigniew Chojnacki / Manon McCoy / John Pope
https://www.seetickets.com/event/zbigniew-chojnacki-mccoy-pope-nfojaim-2026-/the-literary-and-philosophical-society/3700929

Saturday 3rd October: Doors 6.45pm
(The Lit and Phil - Loftus Room)
Olie Brice Quartet + Alexander Hawkins + Harper Trio
https://www.seetickets.com/event/olie-brice-4-hawkins-harper-trio-nfojaim-2026-/the-literary-and-philosophical-society/3675073

Sunday 4th October: Doors 1.30pm
(The Globe - Upstairs Room)
Saxophone Choir Workshop with Rachel Musson
Free Entry - Just Show Up!

Sunday 4th October: Doors 2.00pm
(The Globe - Downstairs Room)
Rivkala + Ceitidh Mac + Amy Thatcher and Francesca Knowles
https://www.seetickets.com/event/rivkala-ceitidh-mac-atfk-nfojaim-2026-/the-globe/3700931

01/05/2026

Our spring series reaches its finale on 16th May, when Adam Fairhall (piano) and Johnny Hunter Music (snare drum) make their long-awaited return to the intimate surroundings of Cambridge Unitarian Church.

These stalwarts of Manchester's creative music scene will be lovingly exploring the musical legacy of 'the first lady of jazz', Mary Lou Williams, through their avant-garde lens.

'The joyous renditions of Williams' material are clearly full of affection as the pair deconstruct, fragment and even totally abandon them. Ultimately, the merry confluence of jaunty swinging grooves and spirited digressions into the weeds enriches both!
- John Sharpe, New York City Jazz Record

Info and tickets:
listencambridge.com/adam-and-johnny

Check out their album 'Play Mary Lou Williams' at:
https://discusmusic.bandcamp.com/album/play-mary-lou-williams-187cd-2025

Photo: Martin Archer
Illustration: Adam Fairhall