Deutsche Jazzunion

The main mission of the Deutsche Jazzunion is to represent and promote the interests of the professional jazz scene in Germany. It advocates for all actors in the jazz scene, including musicians, organizers, journalists, and curators. The organization is committed to promoting social and ecological sustainability and combating discrimination in all forms.

• Social Sustainability: The Deutsche Jazzunion is committed to fair working conditions and appropriate pay for jazz musicians.
• Ecological Sustainability: In its work, the organization considers ecological sustainability guidelines to counteract the environmental impacts of its activities.
• Inclusion and Diversity: A central goal is to promote inclusion and diversity within the jazz scene to create a discrimination-free and diverse music landscape.
• Cultural Political Initiatives: In cooperation with other organizations such as the Bundeskonferenz Jazz (BK Jazz) and the Union Deutscher Jazzmusiker (UDJ), the Deutsche Jazzunion works to anchor and promote jazz and improvised music within the canon of federal cultural policy.

Through its comprehensive activities and initiatives, the Deutsche Jazzunion significantly contributes to the strengthening and sustainability of the jazz scene in Germany while upholding social, ecological, and cultural values.

• 1 - https://www.deutsche-jazzunion.de
• 2 - https://jazzclub-mh.de/Deutsche%20Jazz%20Foederation.html
• 3 - https://www.deutsche-jazzunion.de/mitgliedschaft/
• 4 - https://bk-jazz.de/jazzbericht-2024/jazz-in-deutschland/
• 5 - https://www.djf.de