If you were at the concert with Shobaleader One in Verkstedhallen during Jazzfest 2017 - then you already know that Tom "Squarepusher" Jenkinson is something for himself.

"Has there ever been a better concert in Trondheim?" stated an audience member six years ago - and now Squarepusher is finally coming back to Jazzfest, for the first time with his solo project! Get ready for a real energy bomb - with fierce grooves that make you unable to stand still!

We are at full speed into jazz festival no. 35 and have happy news before the anniversary celebration: Heimdal Bolig AS has chosen Jazzfest as a partner in a newly signed agreement!

This is very good news for the festival, it gives recognition and new energy that inspires a lot. This gives us new hope in finding business partners who also think about cultural urban development. The cultural metropolis Trondheim has been strengthened!

"Heimdal Bolig is looking forward to the collaboration with Jazzfest! We are impressed by what the festival has achieved for both young people and adults in recent years. We look forward to the concerts and being part of the positive atmosphere that is created around Jazzfest. In addition It's great to contribute so that more people can experience pleasant culture in the world's best city!" says CEO of Hemdal Bolig AS Roar Munkhaugen

More international names on the festival poster!

Les Amazones d'Afrique (ML)
Majken Christiansen Quartet (DK)
Often Robin (BG)
21st Century Quintet (LT)

Susanne Lundeng Trio
The Brazz Brothers
Tania Giannouli
Double bill: Yumi Ito Trio/Kadri Voraand in duo with Mihkel Mälgand

On Friday 12 May, we will hear the renowned folk musician Susanne Lundeng's new album, and the institution The Brazz Brothers will celebrate their record release and a slightly belated 40th anniversary with a real party concert at Byscenen!

The Greek pianist Tania Giannouli presents her adventurous solo concept, and there will be a double concert with two of Europe's most exciting vocalists - Yumi Ito and Kadri Voraand.

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Get ready for a real party night at Samfundet! On Friday 12 May, Jazzfest takes over the round house again - and fills it with world-class music and a genuine festival atmosphere.

Look forward to the outstanding multi-instrumentalist and YouTube phenomenon Louis Cole in Storsalen, energetic R&B from the power duo Juicy, mesmerizing club jazz from Berlin-based Y-Otis, a young and innovative take at the piano trio format with Little North... and much more!

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HORTA - Elias Akselsen/Stian Carstensen/Ola Kvernberg 
Irene Reig Trio
Louisiana Avenue
Jørn Øien - Cosmopolitan
Trondheim Voices - Bedrock

Read the first newsletter of the year.

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This year's festival is no. 35 - join the celebration!

Happy New Year to all our friends! We start the year with good news - namely that Jazzfest is entering its 35th festival year as part of the Balansemerket scheme, under the auspices of Balansekunst.

Managing director Ernst Wiggo says the following:

- Trondheim Jazz Festival is concerned with equality and diversity. The entire organization and programming must reflect awareness of this. Taking the Balansemerket is a fine demonstration that we distance ourselves from sexual harassment, discrimination and other unwanted behaviour. (...) The festival must work continuously with attitude-creating work at all levels: volunteering, collaboration partners, suppliers, artists, staff and board.