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Event calendar 2024
This is the place where you can see what is happening in IMPRA right now and this year ahead!
Are you curious about what happened historically in IMPRA? Check out our IMPRA Archive here on the website or click on IMPRA's Facebook page and see which events we have held back in time!
Upcoming events
12 december
IMPRA Jam @ Fasching STHLM
Once a month, Fasching and IMPRA invite you to a new jam in the foyer bar. Together we create a warm, open and inclusive jam culture where everyone can feel welcome. Everyone is welcome at IMPRA's Jam - both you who are members and those who are not or maybe just curious about IMPRA!And those of you who just want to go to a jam and listen to music! If you want, bring your instrument and invite your friends and music colleagues for a good time and networking and tell everyone to become a member!
The jam takes place with the support of Stiftelsen Signatur.
Link to more info - you can find it here!
12 december
IMPRA Jam at Skeppet GBG
We are so very happy to once again arrange IMPRA Jam at Skeppet jazz in Gothenburg!
A warm welcome to come and jam with us in early summer!Together we create a warm, open and inclusive jam culture where everyone can feel welcome.Everyone is so welcome at IMPRA's Jam - both you who are members and those who are not or maybe just curious about IMPRA! And those of you who just want to go to a jam and listen to music!If you want, bring your instrument and invite your friends and music colleagues for a good time and networking and tell everyone to become a member!
The jam takes place with the support of Stiftelsen Signatur.
Link to more info - you can find it here!
15 december
Lupino Live - SVALARNA + AGNES DARELID @ Vinbaren, Musikaliska Kvarteret
Hello all friends!
On December 15th, it's time for the last Lupino Live of the autumn in the Vinbaren in the Musikaliska Kvarteret. We offer an evening with our two fantastic acts - SVALARNA and Agnes Darelid in the Vinbaren in the Musical Quarter!
Entrance: Ordinary SEK 150, student/pensioner/impra member SEK 90.
Warm welcome!
Link to more info - you can find it here!
Previous events
24 november
Lupino Live - MELÉN + August Björn at Blinda Tigern!
Hello all friends!
A warm welcome to an evening with our two fantastic acts MELÉN and August Björn at Blinda Tigern!
Warm welcome!
Time: Doors 3:30 p.m., concert starts 4:00 p.m
Location: Blinda Tigern, Nybrokajen 11, 111 48 Stockholm
Entrance: Ordinary SEK 150, student/pensioner/impra member SEK 90.
Link to more info - you can find it here!
21 november
IMPRA Jam at Skeppet GBG
We are so very happy to once again arrange IMPRA Jam at Skeppet jazz in Gothenburg! A warm welcome to come and jam with us in early summer!
Together we create a warm, open and inclusive jam culture where everyone can feel welcome.
Everyone is so welcome at IMPRA's Jam - both you who are members and those who are not or maybe just curious about IMPRA! And those of you who just want to go to a jam and listen to music!
If you want, bring your instrument and invite your friends and music colleagues for a good time and networking and tell everyone to become a member!
The jam takes place with the support of Stiftelsen Signatur.
November 18
Member lecture online with Maria Rylander
⇛ As a member, you can attend our exclusive member lectures with a focus on inspiration and information in perfect harmony! Our network group has arranged two great lectures ONLY FOR MEMBERS! Unbelievably luxurious and good. Here comes the info!
⇛ Digital member lecture 18 November at 19:00-20:30 with a break in the middle.
⇛ Guest lecturer IMPRA PRESENTS
Maria Rylander started as a jazz singer and studied jazz at HSM Gothenburg and CNSMD in Paris. 2011-2013 she ran Impra's club Kom In and in 2013 she founded Gamlestaden International Jazz Festival (GMLSTN Jazz) together with Eric Arellano. From 2015-2019 she worked as PR manager at Nefertiti Jazz Club.
Since 2017, Maria has been the coordinator for the Knutpunkt network, which unites 32 organizers in southwestern Sweden. Knutpunkt's goal is to establish sustainable tour structures to strengthen organizers and create more opportunities for musicians. They are also building an international cooperation platform where the goal is to simplify exchanges and cooperation across national borders. Maria is also a board member of the Europe Jazz Network, former ISPA Fellow, as well as a trained Creative Climate Leader at Julie's Bicycle, England.
⇛ At IMPRA's second digital lecture for members, Maria will talk about the Knutpunkt network and their work to create international contacts and enable sustainable international tours. Maria is happy to answer questions about booking work, international touring, how to make a name for yourself abroad and what might be in demand from a booker's perspective.
During the lecture, all members can ask Maria questions, which will be answered during the lecture. Feel free to upload questions before the evening.
⇛ The lecture is free for all members of IMPRA! Not a member yet? Make it super easy on our website!
How do I get into the lecture?
LINK WILL BE SENT IN MEMBER MAIL AS IT APPROACHES.
⇛ Warm welcome!
Visit our Facebook page to get all the information about the event.
The jam takes place with the support of Stiftelsen Signatur.
14 november
IMPRA Jam @ Fasching STHLM
Once a month, Fasching and IMPRA invite you to a new jam in the foyer bar. Together we create a warm, open and inclusive jam culture where everyone can feel welcome. Everyone is welcome at IMPRA's Jam - both you who are members and those who are not or maybe just curious about IMPRA!And those of you who just want to go to a jam and listen to music! If you want, bring your instrument and invite your friends and music colleagues for a good time and networking and tell everyone to become a member!
The jam takes place with the support of Stiftelsen Signatur.
27 october
Lupino Live - Temarioto + Ebba Åsman at Blinda Tigern!
Hello all friends!
It happens again! We offer an amazing evening with our two fantastic acts Linchpin and Komorebi Garden at Blinda Tigern!
Warm welcome!
Time: Doors 3:30 p.m., concert starts 4:00 p.m
Location: Blinda Tigern, Nybrokajen 11, 111 48 Stockholm
Entrance: Ordinary SEK 150, student/pensioner/impra member SEK 90.
Link to more info and you can find it here!
15 oktober
IMPRA Jam @ Fasching STHLM
Once a month, Fasching and IMPRA invite you to a new jam in the foyer bar. Together we create a warm, open and inclusive jam culture where everyone can feel welcome. Everyone is welcome at IMPRA's Jam - both you who are members and those who are not or maybe just curious about IMPRA!And those of you who just want to go to a jam and listen to music! If you want, bring your instrument and invite your friends and music colleagues for a good time and networking and tell everyone to become a member!
The jam takes place with the support of Stiftelsen Signatur.
October 7
Member lecture online with Karin Hammar
⇛ As a member, you can attend our exclusive member lectures with a focus on inspiration and information in perfect harmony! Our network group has arranged two great lectures ONLY FOR MEMBERS! Unbelievably luxurious and good. Here comes the info!
⇛ Digital member lecture 7th October at 19:00-20:30 with a break in the middle.
⇛ Guest lecturer IMPRA PRESENTS
Karin Hammer! Karin was born in 1974 in Boden, Sweden. She studied at the Royal Conservatory in Stockholm (1994-1999) and has been a freelance musician since 1997. Karin has collaborated with Swedish big bands, the European EBU Big Band, and international groups such as the Jazz Baltica Ensemble. She has played with jazz stars such as Kenny Werner, Maria Schneider, Carla Bley, Jim McNeely and Nils Landgren. In addition, she is active as a soloist in smaller ensembles and has toured in several countries. Karin composes music, leads her own projects and has released seven CDs.
⇛ At IMPRA's first digital lecture for members this year, Karin will share her journey as a musician and talk about her projects and experiences.
During the lecture, all members can ask Karin questions, which she answers during the evening. It can be anything you are curious about, so go for it!
⇛ The lecture is free for all members of IMPRA! Not a member yet? Make it super easy on our website!
How do I get into the lecture?
LINK WILL BE SENT IN MEMBER MAIL AS IT APPROACHES.
⇛ Warm welcome!
Link to the event
The jam takes place with the support of Stiftelsen Signatur.
19 september
IMPRA Jam @ Fasching STHLM
Once a month, Fasching and IMPRA invite you to a new jam in the foyer bar. Together we create a warm, open and inclusive jam culture where everyone can feel welcome. Everyone is welcome at IMPRA's Jam - both you who are members and those who are not or maybe just curious about IMPRA!
And those of you who just want to go to a jam and listen to music! If you want, bring your instrument and invite your friends and music colleagues for a good time and networking and tell everyone to become a member!
June 13
IMPRA Jam Next Generation
Xtra IMPRA Jam at Fasching STHLM
We have put in an extra jam in the month of June - because why not !?
Once a month, Fasching and the association IMPRA invite you to a new jam NEXT GENERATION in the foyer bar. This week's jam host is Fia Falk and house band is Emma Ståhl on guitar and Nadja Bondesson Nilsson on drums.
Bring a friend and an instrument and we'll meet in the foyer bar. Together we create a warm and fun jam culture where everyone can feel welcome!
Link to the event comes via Facebook
The jam takes place with the support of Stiftelsen Signatur.
11 June
IMPRA POPUP at Nefertiti Valand GBG
We are so very happy to once again arrange IMPRA POPUP!
This time we are in Gothenburg in our oblong jazzland, at Nefertiti Valand!
What is IMPRA POPUP: Yes! We will appear at jazz clubs and events that we support and think are run in the spirit of IMPRA to encourage and draw attention to organizers and producers we see working to create a more equal and equal music life!
During IMPRA POPUP, we will be there during a concert or an event we want to support and draw attention to - we will be there to talk to you about IMPRA, network and invite new members!
See you out in music-Sweden!
7 June
IMPRA Jam at Utopia GBG
We are so very happy to once again arrange IMPRA Jam at Utopia jazz in Gothenburg! A warm welcome to come and jam with us in early summer!
Together we create a warm, open and inclusive jam culture where everyone can feel welcome.
Everyone is so welcome at IMPRA's Jam - both you who are members and those who are not or maybe just curious about IMPRA!
And those of you who just want to go to a jam and listen to music!
If you want, bring your instrument and invite your friends and music colleagues for a good time and networking and tell everyone to become a member!
Click here to get to the event
Photo: Christopher Nielsen
The jam takes place with the support of Stiftelsen Signatur.
May 26
Lupino Live - Temarioto + Ebba Åsman at Blinda Tigern!
Hello all friends!
On Sunday 26/5 it happens again and we offer an evening with our two fantastic acts Temarioto and Ebba Åsman at Blinda Tigern!
Warm welcome!
Time: Doors 3:30 p.m., concert starts 4:00 p.m
Location: Blinda Tigern, Nybrokajen 11, 111 48 Stockholm
Entrance: Ordinary SEK 150, student/pensioner/impra member SEK 90.
Link to more info and you can find it here!
May 23
IMPRA Jam at Fasching STHLM
Once a month, Fasching and the association IMPRA invite you to a new jam in the foyer bar. This week's jam host is Tuva J Bergenheim, on drums, with Agnes Persson (guitar) & Ilaria Capalbo (bass) in the house band.
Bring a friend and an instrument and we'll meet in the foyer bar. Together we create a warm and fun jam culture where everyone can feel welcome!
Click here to get to the event
The jam takes place with the support of Stiftelsen Signatur.
17 May
IMPRA Jam at Utopia Jazz GBG
We are so very happy to once again arrange IMPRA Jam at Utopia jazz in Gothenburg! A warm welcome to come and jam with us in early summer!
Together we create a warm, open and inclusive jam culture where everyone can feel welcome
Everyone is so welcome at IMPRA's Jam - both you who are members and those who are not or maybe just curious about IMPRA!
And those of you who just want to go to a jam and listen to music!
If you want, bring your instrument and invite your friends and music colleagues for a good time and networking and tell everyone to become a member!
Click here to get to the event
Photo: Christopher Nielsen
The jam takes place with the support of Stiftelsen Signatur.
May 10
IMPRA Jam at the Jazzfest in Visby
Wonderful news! We are holding IMPRA Jam at the Jazzfest in Visby this weekend! A warm welcome to come to the jam on 10 May at Wisby beach at 9.30pm! See you there!
The jam is organized together with Swedish Jazz and the Roxy Cultural Association
More info:
What is the Jazzfest? Yes! It is the national association of Swedish Jazz's annual festive meeting place where, among other things, they invite you to concerts and hold an annual meeting, called the jazz parliament! The jazz festival is ambulatory, i.e. moving around. The annual Jazzfest is organized this year together with the Cultural Association Roxy in Visby and Gotlandsmusiken.
Representatives from IMPRA's board will be on site all weekend - look out for and feel free to talk to Amanda Ginsburg, Matilda Andersson and Isabelle Kongshaug about IMPRA!
The band for the jam is Stina Lundmark (piano), Elsa Månsson (double bass) and Malin Almgren (drums)
And you know what - on May 9th, IMPRA Gold will also be awarded during the Jazz Club's concert evening at the Donner Event.
The jam takes place with the support of Stiftelsen Signatur.
May 7
WORLD PREMIERE IMPRA POPUP
Now we open up for IMPRA POPUP!
We will appear at jazz clubs and events that we support and think are run in the spirit of IMPRA to encourage and draw attention to organizers and producers we see working to create a more equal and equal music life! First up - UMEÅ at @ua2ajazzklubb now on Thursday, May 7!
Are you keen to go - click here for more info!
During IMPRA POPUP, we will be there during a concert or an event we want to support and draw attention to - we will be there to talk to you about IMPRA, network and invite new members!
See you out in music-Sweden!
April 25
IMPRA Jam at Fasching STHLM
Once a month, Fasching and the association IMPRA invite you to a new jam in the foyer bar. This week's jam host is Loke Risberg on guitar, together with Ingrid Schyborger on double bass.
Bring a friend and an instrument and we'll meet in the foyer bar. Together we create a warm and fun jam culture where everyone can feel welcome!
Click here for more info and to get to the event!
April 12th @ Jazzahead
Panel discussion and IMPRA talk
IMPRA is invited to present our work under the theme "Best practice from Sweden" in collaboration with Knutpunkt and Semente Cultural Productions at Jazzahead in Bremen 2024
During jazzahead, we were also invited to participate in giving a presentation on IMPRA and participate in a panel discussion on gender equality. If you are in Bremen, you are more than welcome to stop by , click here for info.
Introduced by Maria Rylander at Knutpunkt, our chairman Sara Aldén Music gave an inspiring presentation to the audience about IMPRA's practice and work to inspire how more countries can do the same work and organize in a similar way and not reinvent the wheel over and over again. Ragnar Berthling gave a presentation about Keychange and their practice.
After the presentation, IMPRA and Sara Aldén were invited to participate in a panel on Women in Jazz from a European and African perspective.
Maria Rylander moderated an interesting discussion with Sara Aldén, Ragnar Berthling, Eva Frost, Fleurine Verloop Mehldau and Christine Kamau.
In association with:
Semente Cultural, Productions, Knutpunkt, jazzahead, Keychange, Musikcentrum Öst & JazzDanmark.
April 10-14
Jazzahead in Bremen, Germany!
Come and meet us at the Swedish booth!
IMPRA is on jazzahead! this year! On site are members Matilda Andersson and Lina Nyberg as well as chairman Sara Aldén!
Don't hesitate to stop by and talk to one of us!
April 19
IMPRA's Annual Meeting
Dear members! IMPRA is calling for an annual meeting on April 9 on zoom. All members receive an invitation by email.
We hope that as many as possible of our members have the opportunity to participate of course! If you wish to do so, email your attendance notification to webb@impra.se and you will receive a link to the meeting there and see you on April 9!
Hope to see you there!
Best regards
IMPRA's board
24th of March
Lupino Live - Fanny Gunnarsson Quartet + Oh! on the Blind Tiger!
Hello dear Lupino friends!
On Sunday 24/3 we offer the first evening of spring with our two acts Fanny Gunnarsson Quartet + Oh! at Blinda Tigern! Warm welcome!
Time: Doors 3:30 p.m., concert starts 4:00 p.m
Location: Blinda Tigern, Nybrokajen 11, 111 48 Stockholm
Entrance: Ordinary SEK 150, student/pensioner/impra member SEK 90.
Buy tickets here: https://secure.tickster.com/6u1z8xf3d9jwwbm
Link to more info and the event click here
24th of March
Popcollo IMPRA hearts Lupino Live
GO TO A CONCERT WITH US! Before March 24th!
We at Popkollo IMPRA are hungry for concerts, and we think our members are too! That's why we meet outside Blinda Tigern in Stockholm to go together to the jazz club Lupino Live's first concert for the spring - FUN!
The concert visit is free for our members aged 14-19. You can become a member by clicking here!
Read more about the concert and Lupino Live at Lupino live , and register by 22/3 at impra@popkollo.se .
See you there!
21 March
IMPRA Jam at Fasching STHLM
Once a month, Fasching and the association IMPRA invite you to a new jam in the foyer bar. This week's jam host is Maria Kvist on piano, together with Ilaria Capalbo on double bass and Jesper Kviberg on drums.
Bring a friend and an instrument and we'll meet in the foyer bar. Together we create a warm and fun jam culture where everyone can feel welcome!
Click here for more info and to get to the event!
February 29
IMPRA Jam at Fasching STHLM
The IMPRA jam is back! Once a month, Fasching and the association IMPRA invite you to a new jam in the foyer bar. Jamworthy this evening is the guitarist Agnes Persson, who is joined by Jakob Ulmestrand, Tilde Schweitzer and Filip Öhman.
Bring a friend and an instrument and we'll meet in the foyer bar. Together we create a warm and fun jam culture where everyone can feel welcome!
Click here for more info and to get to the event!
February 11
Listening brunch with Popkollo IMPRA
Hello Stockholm! In collaboration with Södergården homestead, we will hold a Listening Brunch in February!
We invite our members to a good brunch, good company and above all lots of good music to discover, listen to and talk about. We believe that music is most enjoyable when we are in it together, whether we are creating or listening.
Everyone from seasoned jazzers to curious newcomers is welcome, the more the merrier. Hang on!
Email your registration to dina.grundberg@popkollo.se .
Hope to see you there!
A warm and heartfelt welcome to all our events!
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