Focus

Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg, in collaboration with the CCRD opderschmelz, are delighted to invite you to its Jazz Focus taking place on May 12th and 13th in Dudelange, Luxembourg, in the framework of the festival Like a Jazz Machine. This Focus aims to encourage the identification of Luxembourg artists featured at the festival for export purposes.

During these two Focus days, you will have the opportunity to listen to Manuel Hermia and his Freetet, Stanley Clarke and his new project *N* 4Ever, and Samuel Blaser for the release of his CD ROUTES. On the Luxembourgish side, take a chance to discover Michel Reis’ new collaboration with the contemporary music ensemble United Instruments of Lucilin, Shauli Einav’s Quartet, Living Organs (artist in residence), the ignited compositions of the fearless musicians from Tele-Port, and the result of Mathieu Clément’s residency with his sextet. As the festival aims to favour encounters and exchanges, this Jazz Focus will also feature a networking moment.

About Like A Jazz Machine
Since 2012 and the creation of Like a Jazz Machine, CCRD opderschmelz has been giving its own vision on today’s jazz by putting light on the most adventurous creations and projects. During the last 10 years (almost 11!) the festival presented musicians from diverse backgrounds and musical aesthetics such as Kyle Eastwood, Thomas de Pourquery & Supersonic, Pascal Schumacher, Joachim Kühn, Naïssam Jalal, Kenny Garrett, Greg Lamy, Emile Parisien, Rabih-Abou Khalil, Géraldine Laurent, among many others. More info on the complete line-up soon. The entire festival will take place from May 10th to 14th.

Free transportation
Kultur | lx offers free transportation to Luxembourg up to a limit of 200€ for one person per institution. The reimbursement will be made after the festival upon the presentation of the receipts and a refund form request that will be sent to you or an invoice. If you are coming by car, just keep the gas and toll tickets and send it to us with your refund invoice (Parking costs will not be reimbursed). If you plan to come accompanied, the additional transportation costs will be at your expenses. Shuttles will be organised for local transportation.

Free accommodation
A free hotel room will be booked for one person per institution for the nights of May 12th and 13th 2023. If you wish to stay on May 10th, May 11th and/or May 14th, those nights will be at your own expenses. However, we could ask for an extension of your hotel booking if you plan to stay longer. Also, do not hesitate to precise if you want a single or double occupation room.

Free accreditation
CCRD opderschmelz offers you a free pass. It will be given to you at the accreditation desk. This pass grants you free access to the festival’s concerts and the VIP area.