ArtEZ Jazz & Pop Arnhem

ArtEZ Final highlighted: & // Monday 15 June 2026 // 19:00 - 20:00 ArtEZ Concerthall

Inas Mujadzic (bass) and Jochem Janssen (drums) started studying music together in 2022 at ArtEZ, where they discovered their shared passion for fusion music. Together with Haaije Bergstra (guitar) and Dax Hemelrijk (keys), they formed the band Ground Effect during their studies. The young jazz fusion quartet blends its roots in traditional jazz with a modern sound. In their original compositions, the group places great emphasis on tone, dynamics, and catchy melodies, creating compelling storytelling through thoughtful arrangements. Inspired by artists like the Pat Metheny Group or Kurt Rosenwinkel, Ground Effect combines the nostalgic character of this music with their own musical voice and a vibrant energy on stage. They will mainly present songs from their upcoming album.

This event is open to the public. No tickets needed.

ArtEZ Finals HIghlighted: Nele Claassen.
Monday 22 June 2026 // 19:00 // ArtEZ Concerthall

In the first half you will hear their solo project spork: vulnerable, intimate, and gentle. with minimal yet layered productions, they create a warm, safe space where feelings are allowed to exist for a moment - without judgment, without haste.

After that they will play with their band PORTRAY, a psychedelic garage rock band filled with protest, humour and melancholy. somewhere in between disruption and total surrender.

Saxophone and guitar: Beer van der Gulden
Guitar, bass and vocals: Jasper Weynans
Backing vocals: Clé Delphi
Vocals and Guitar: Dave van Wassenberg
Guitar: Bob Boer

This event is open to the public. No tickets needed.

ArtEZ Finals Highlighted: Max Thomas - "In A Year Or Four"
Wednesday 10 June 2026 // 21:00 - 22:00 // ArtEZ Concerthall

Max Thomas is a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist with a soul deeply rooted in the music of Stevie Wonder, Jacob Collier, and Allen Stone. Growing up listening to a wide range of genres, it was Stevie's Songs in the Key of Life that changed everything, pulling Max into the warm embrace of soul, and later into the rich complexity of jazz.
Discovering Snarky Puppy, and witnessing Cory Henry's breathtaking freedom at the keys, deepened that journey further.

Weaving together vocals, guitar, keys and piano, Max Thomas crafts music that feels both personal and alive. His original work carries the spirit of his influences while carving out a sound that is entirely his own.

ArtEZ Finals Highlighted: Orion Tsartsalis () - "ORI"
Tuesday 9 June 2026 // 21:00 - 22:00 // ArtEZ Concerthall

ORI is a showcase of music written by Orion Tsartsalis and his friends throughout the year, but also from the further past. The metal band elective “Saratani”, the blues-rock-stoner band “Hey Jo” and a newly created fusion-metal quartet “ORI” will be the three contents of the show.

This event is open to the public. No tickets needed.
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Join us between June 2 and 29, 2026, for the graduation performances of our finalists from the Jazz & Pop, Composition for Film and Theatre, and Master of Music programmes.

ArtEZ Finals Highlighted: Manolis Matthaiakis ()
Tuesday 9 June 2026 // 19:00 - 20:00 // ArtEZ Concerthall

Greek guitarist, Manolis Matthaiakis, is graduating on the 9th of June from ArtEZ. After four inspiring years he has set his focus on experimentation and finding all the possible sounds that the guitar has to offer. With his music he creates abstract and minimal soundscapes through looping and extended techniques.

Having been part of several bands of different styles (jazz, pop, Afrobeat, Brazilian, middle eastern and more) throughout his studies in ArtEZ he found his path and personal voice in the experimentation and in the focus of the sound itself. Manolis invites the listener to focus on the different aspects of sound and remind them that beauty can be found in the simplicity.

Without the need of external electronics and with a strong sense of improvisation, Manolis is creating sonic soundscapes that transport the listener from reality and invites them to look into their thoughts. Layers of different sounds and textures that create a audio painting that is changing over time and create a sense of depth and space in the room. Glueing this experience together are visual graphics that follow the music and enhance the atmosphere.

This event is open to the public. No tickets needed.

ArtEZ Finals Highlighted: Inari Soro ()
Monday 8 June 2026 // 19:00 - 20:00 // ArtEZ Concerthall

Final presentation - flute. What happens when folk music, metal and free improvisation meet?

"My final is an exploration of my indigenous identity, examining my relationship with Christianity, colonisation and cultural appropriation. Through blending different styles of music I explore my shifting perspective on our history and current realities, reflecting on how distance and new environments have reshaped my understanding while creating a new sense of belonging."

Credits:
Piano - Wiard Brandsma
Guitar - Andreas Savvides
Bass - Luca Loeb
Vocals and violin - Marta García Albacete
Vocals and violin - Janne Audomara
Percussion - Caetano Ruin
Drums - Stefanos Christidis
Drums - Matteo Gherardi Vignolo
Sound design - Luca Tilly

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Join us between June 2 and 29, 2026, for the graduation performances of our finalists from the Jazz & Pop, Composition for Film and Theatre, and Master of Music programmes.

.aaij will be recording a live solo album at Arnhem on May 28th and you're invited!

During this exclusive concert, her solo programme Songs Of The Joker will be recorded live for a future release. A unique opportunity for music lovers to witness an intimate and one-time-only recording session up close. Visitors will be seated close to the performance, experiencing the music from an intimate perspective, both visually and sonically.

More info about Fee's Recording (and more Rozet program) at: www.rozet.nl/agenda

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ArtEZ Academy of Music Arnhem is proud partner of cultural centre Rozet Arnhem, where our students regularly come together and where, together with ArtEZ, young musical talents take part in the preparatory course programme. Throughout the year, Rozet also hosts a wide range of inspiring concerts, workshops, talks and creative activities

The agenda has plenty of exciting concerts coming up, featuring ArtEZ students, teachers, and alumni!

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟮𝟴𝘁𝗵: our piano teacher Jeroen van Vliet will perform together with Kristina Fuchs, alongside a double bill featuring Ella Zirina & Wolfert Brederode, an evening with some of the country’s finest jazz musicians.

𝗠𝗮𝘆 𝟯𝟭𝘁𝗵: our very own ArtEZ Big Collective will play compositions and arrangements by van Jasper le Clercq & Philipp Rüttgers. &

𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭𝟭𝘁𝗵: Master alumnus and Jazz & Pop teacher Qniverse with her group 𝗤-𝘁𝗲𝘁. Blending folktraditions with modern jazz.

As always, be sure to check the ticket section for student discount options and take advantage! Check the full agenda here: https://www.brebl.nl/agenda