The most important actions of the Jazz Solidarity Network during its first two years of operation are as follows:
NEW TOOLS & INSTITUTIONS
- 280+ artists as members — over 80% of the Greek jazz scene.
- Website, social media, newsletter.
- Digital platform “The Greek Jazz Book” featuring member compositions, funded by the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.
- Crowdfunding platform for member use.
- E-shop featuring members’ works.
- Spotify playlist with members’ music.
- Technical equipment available for organising medium-scale events in indoor and outdoor venues.
FUNDING
- 170+ artists received material support from our activities.
- Submission of proposals to public and private funding programmes (Ministry of Culture, Green Fund, OPANDA, Dimitria Festival, LIVEMX, Creative Europe, etc.).
- Support for 6 album productions (Haris Lambrakis Quartet, Yiannis Papanastasiou Quartet, BYS Trio, Leoforio, K. Mitropoulos–N. Sidirokastritis, Nicky Kokkoli).
- Export of dozens of CDs to Japan.
- Jazz Solidarity Fund: support for the Leoforio tour in Istanbul and Kostas Patsiotis’ tour in Indonesia.
EVENTS
- “Sustainability in the Cultural Sector” Forum on 30/5/2024 at Technopolis, funded by the Green Fund.
- 18 jazz nights (Sardanapalos, Spiti, Jazzet, Proka — with Ioannina events upcoming).
- 5 Climate Festivals (Agios Dimitrios, Vari, Heraklion Attica, Heraklion Crete, Karpenisi), funded by the Green Fund.
- Founding of an interactive youth jazz orchestra (under construction).
- Jazz festivals (Playground 2023, Kolonos 2024, Aegina 2025, Dionysos 2025).
- 4 concerts in Seville at Assejazz jazz club (Kostas Patsiotis Quartet, Nassia Gofa and the Jazz Tales, Leoforio, Spiral Trio), funded by LIVEMX.
- Contribution to the Ministry of Culture’s booth and to Andreas Polyzogopoulos Trio’s showcase at Jazzahead 2025.
- 2 Improvisation Flows (13/2, 30/4).