Bebop Spoken There

Emma Rawicz: "In a couple of years I've gone from being a normal university student to suddenly being on international stages." DownBeat January 2026.

The Things They Say!

This is a good opportunity to say thanks to BSH for their support of the jazz scene in the North East (and beyond) - it's no exaggeration to say that if it wasn't for them many, many fine musicians, bands and projects across a huge cross section of jazz wouldn't be getting reviewed at all, because we're in the "desolate"(!) North. (M & SSBB on F/book 23/12/24)

Postage

18246 (and counting) posts since we started blogging 17 years ago. 100 of them this year alone and, so far this month (Jan. 31), 100

From This Moment On ...

JANUARY 2026

Tue 03: Customs House Big Band @ The Masonic Hall, Ferryhill. 7:30pm. Free.
Tue 03: Jam session @ The Black Swan, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free. House trio: Joe Steels, Paul Grainger, Abbie Finn.

Wed 04: Vieux Carré Jazzmen @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Wed 04: Darlington Big Band @ Darlington & Simpson Rolling Mills Social Club, Darlington. 7:00pm. Free. Rehearsal session (open to the public).
Wed 04: Take it to the Bridge @ The Globe, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Free.

Thu 05: Jazz Appreciation North East @ Brunswick Methodist Church, Newcastle NE1 7BJ. 2:00pm. £5.00. Subject:Times of the Day & Trios.
Thu 05: Jeremy McMurray’s Pocket Jazz Orchestra @ Arc, Stockton. 8:00pm. Special guest Emma Wilson.
Thu 05: Tees Hot Club @ Dorman’s Club, Middlesbrough. 8:30pm.

Fri 06: Classic Swing @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 06: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Monkseaton Arms. 1:00pm. Free.
Fri 06: New Orleans Preservation Jazz Band @ The Oxbridge Hotel, Stockton. 1:00pm. £5.00.
Fri 06: Durham Alumni Big Band & Saltburn Big Band @ Saltburn Community Hall. 7:30pm. £12.00. Two big bands on stage together!
Fri 06: Nauta + Littlewood Trio @ Little Buildings, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Double bill + jam session.
Fri 06: FILM: Made in America @ Star & Shadow Cinema, Newcastle. 7:30pm. Ornette Coleman.
Fri 06: Deep Six Blues @ Queen’s Hall, Hexham. 7:30pm.

Sat 07: The Big Easy @ St Augustine’s Parish Centre, Darlington. 12:30pm. £10.00. Darlington New Orleans Jazz Club.
Sat 07: Tees Bay Swing Band @ The Blacksmith’s Arms, Hartlepool. 1:30-3:30pm. Free. Open rehearsal.
Sat 07: Rendezvous Jazz @ The Red Lion, Earsdon. 8:00pm. £3.00.

Sun 08: Swing Tyne @ The Cluny, Newcastle. 12 noon (doors). Donations. Swing dance taster class (12:30pm) + Hot Club de Heaton (live performance). Non dancers welcome.
Sun 08: Am Jam @ The Globe, Newcastle. 2:00pm. Free.
Sun 08: 4B @ The Ticket Office, Whitley Bay. 3:00pm. Free.
Sun 08: Gerry Richardson’s Big Idea @ The Globe, Newcastle. 8:00pm.

Mon 09: Mark Williams Trio @ Yamaha Music School, Blyth. 1:00pm.
Mon 09: Harmony Brass @ Cullercoats Crescent Club. 1:00pm. Free.

Reviewers wanted

Whilst BSH attempts to cover as many gigs, festivals and albums as possible, to make the site even more comprehensive we need more 'boots on the ground' to cover the albums seeking review - a large percentage of which never get heard - report on gigs or just to air your views on anything jazz related. Interested? then please get in touch. Contact details are on the blog. Look forward to hearing from you. Lance

Tuesday, February 05, 2019

YolanDa Brown and James Drake announce a new music prize The Drake YolanDa Award for emerging young artists

(Press release)
 Key dates:

Applications now open till 19 March 2019 11:00pm GMT
Shortlist interviews: 27 March 2019
Winners: 9 April 2019
https://www.drakeyolanda.org/

The award-winning saxophonist and broadcaster YolanDa Brown and philanthropist James Drake are thrilled to launch a brand new music prize for emerging artists between ages 16-30.
The Drake YolanDa Award will provide a platform for young artists to both showcase their talent and gain the means for taking the next steps to launch their career. In 2019, 10 promising artists will be awarded £3000 in total. The prize money is intended for supporting their artistic development, touring, recording new music, music videos, marketing, branding and purchasing new equipment. 


Celebrating the rich and diverse UK music scene, The Drake YolanDa Award welcomes applicants from all genres, ranging from pop to indie, jazz to soul, grime, folk and so on. This prize aims to break the glass ceilings with its ethos of nurturing young talent coming from a variety of different backgrounds.

The jury will consist of some of the most exciting influencers in the industry, including YolanDa Brown herself and celebrity choirmaster and broadcaster Gareth Malone. The award ceremony will take place on 9 April 2019 in London at Under The Bridge and is set to be one of the most exciting new music showcases in the UK.

What YolanDa and James have to say about the prize:
“I don't need to wait to be a multi-millionaire to give back. We are incredibly excited to be launching The Drake YolanDa Award and being able to support some of the most brilliant new talent the UK has to offer. 
James and I strongly believe that money should not be an obstacle to pursuing your dreams and we want to provide a platform that will hopefully become the beginning for many success stories”. YolanDa Brown.

“This is an innovative and exciting award that will help launch the careers of our next generation of undiscovered stars. It’s all about giving talented musicians a boost at the time when they need it the most. I’ve been helping classical musicians for the last few years, and it’s wonderful to give the same opportunities to all musicians, whatever their instrument, style or genre.” James Drake.

The applications are now open and close on 19 March 11:00pm GMT. The interviews for the longlist will take place on 27 March with the award ceremony taking place on 9 April 2019 at Under The Bridge.
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