JAZZ EAST RISING ASSOCIATION
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Mission Statement
Mission The Halifax Jazz Festival is committed to making world-class music accessible to everyone – showcasing talent from emerging to established through our year-round concerts and educational initiatives. In doing so, we will help build the creative economy and diverse cultural capacity of Atlantic Canada.
About This Cause
Since 1987, HJF has organized a diverse range of musical and educational activities, including the annual Halifax Jazz Festival. The TD Halifax Jazz Festival, formerly known as the Atlantic Jazz Festival, is the oldest jazz festival and largest summer festival in Atlantic Canada. Designated a Hallmark Event by the Halifax Regional Municipality, the festival attracts up to 65,000 visitors, involves 400 volunteers and employs over 350 local musicians. The Halifax Jazz Festival (HJF), formed as JazzEast Rising as a non-profit organization created in 1987 to present the first ever Halifax Jazz Festival (formerly known as the Atlantic Jazz Festival) in Nova Scotia, Canada. As a registered charity, HJF has widened its horizons beyond the successful TD Halifax Jazz Festival to become involved, throughout the year, in a diverse range of musical and educational activities. HJF's mandate runs from the promotion and presentation of soft-seat concerts and club shows to planning educational workshops (such as the renowned Creative Music Workshop). We develop opportunities for amateur musicians, established local artists and the the broader creative economy. We bring renowned performers from many parts of the world to a city that doesn't always find itself naturally on the maps for touring artists. Vision Through our commitment to accessibility, artist development, and education, we envision a future where creative music – with its power to educate, entertain, and inspire resonates in every corner of Atlantic Canada – fostering a strong, equitable, and vibrant community. Values In all that it does, the TD Halifax Jazz Festival is guided by our core values: Creativity: We reward experimentation and self-expression and encourage musicmaking by musicians of all levels. Artistic Excellence: Every concert, partnership, employment and educational initiative is held to the highest standard, reflecting our commitment to bring the very best to our community. Respect: We listen to and honor the voices of artists, patrons, and partners, fostering an environment of mutual advancement and appreciation. Diversity: Our stage and workplace celebrate a myriad of cultural voices, recognizing that diversity is essential to nurturing talent and vibrant programming. Accessibility: World-class musical experiences shouldn't be a privilege; we strive to make them accessible to everyone in our community. Integrity: We uphold a commitment to genuine artistry, authentic collaboration, and a promise to our audience to deliver well-crafted musical experiences.