ArtEZ Jazz & Pop Arnhem

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ArtEZ Jazz & Pop Arnhem

Want to become a musician? Discover the Jazz & Pop program at the ArtEZ conservatory in Arnhem and m After that broad year, you are free to go your own way.

Jazz & Pop Arnhem introduces you to all styles of music in the first year. You can specialise in any form of jazz, latin or pop, such as bebop, fusion, free improvisation, rock, soul, hip hop, dance, cuban or modern creative jazz. The course in Arnhem is the Academy of Music for the cheeky student who makes their own choices. Jazz & Pop Arnhem helps you develop your own musical personality. This i

s achieved not only by mastering the finer points of your instrument in a traditional way, but also by deciding for yourself what you want to play. The course offers you the unique opportunity to collaborate with the other art courses housed in the same building in Arnhem, such as Music Theatre and Composition for Film & Theatre, but also, for example, Dance, Theatre, Fine Art, Creative Writing, Fashion and other disciplines. At the end of the course you are ready to start your own professional practice. Your instrument is central to this, but you have the choice to do more than just make music. Thanks to the study you will be qualified to teach. You will also get to know other elements of professional practice, from social media and finance to business expertise.

03/09/2026

Fee Aaij has been nominated for an Edison Award in the Newcomer category for her debut album: I Am The Joker. The Edison is the highest accolade in the Dutch music industry and, after the Grammys, the oldest music award in the world. We are very proud of former students .aaij and her bandmembers Pauline Timmerbeil, Benne muller and

13/07/2026

Are you a music professional who wants to make a difference behind the scenes of the pop music industry?

returns for its third edition. This talent development programme gives you the opportunity to discover how you can contribute to the music scene of tomorrow. Whether you're interested in production, marketing, programming, management, talent development, or another supporting role, Toonzetters helps you take the next step in your career.

Together with other emerging music professionals from the eastern Netherlands, you'll expand your network, learn from experienced industry professionals, develop your own project, and gain exclusive behind-the-scenes access to organisations across the regional music sector.
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This programme is for you if you:
- Are interested in a supporting role within the music industry
- Want to expand your professional network in the eastern Netherlands
- Are eager to learn from experienced music industry professionals
- Want to further develop your skills as an organiser, producer, marketer, programmer, manager, or talent developer
- Live, work, or study in the Dutch provinces of Gelderland or Overijssel
- Are between 20 and 35 years old (exceptions may be considered)

Applications are open until 10 August 2026 via the application form:
https://forms.office.com/e/Ua3AVP9sLw

Toonzetters is made possible by Muziekhub Oost, a collaboration between Productiehuis BRUT, Hedon, Doornroosje, Burgerweeshuis, GIGANT, Luxor Live, Metropool, ArtEZ Conservatory, De Basis, Booster Festival, Poppunt Overijssel, and Poppunt Gelderland.

More information: https://www.muziekhuboost.nl/toonzetters

29/06/2026

Looking back at the ArtEZ Final of Max van der Weerden ( )

IN A YEAR OR FOUR of Max Thomas was a journey through the last four years of his life at ArtEZ.
Stepping onto the stage of the ArtEZ Concerthall, the singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist translated his personal growth and musical evolution into a captivating live performance. Blending deep soul, gospel, and folk roots, Max wove together a sonic tapestry inspired by legendary artists like Stevie Wonder, Jacob Collier, and Allen Stone.

As he moved between live vocals, guitar, keys, and piano, the audience was pulled into an intimate, alive narrative of self-expression, turning his past four years of life into a cohesive, unforgettable musical story.

Pictures by Jan Turkenburg

24/06/2026

Looking back at an Amazing ArtEZ Final by !

In her final Inari examined her relationship with her indigenous culture, belonging and christianisation and how it's changed after moving to a new country. Inari and her band performed beautiful modern and avant garde folk music!

"I'm very proud of my Karelian identity and had the absolute pleasure to share my culture and story with friends from all over the world, who've become like a second family over the years." - Inari

Inari also recently won the The Heij Konijn Price. This Fund in Arnhem provides financial support to ten to fifteen young artists each year. In addition to the donations, and to raise the fund’s profile among young artists, an annual award is presented yearly to a graduating student!

11/06/2026

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.

09/06/2026

Get to know , an ecstatic art-punk band formed by fourth-year jazz & pop and graphic design students! They'll be playing in Arnhem on the 19th of June, together with 🔥

Go check them out!
More info at: www.luxorlive.nl

08/06/2026

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: B**r 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.

01/06/2026

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.

28/05/2026

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.

25/05/2026

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.

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Utrechtsestraat 85
Arnhem
NL6811LW

Telefoon

+31263535643

Website

https://www.artez.nl/en/course/jazz-pop-arnhem

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