Employer profile
Deutsche Jazzunion
Berlin, DEImpact-drivenAssociationArt & CultureSocial Impact
Impact3Sustainability Goals
Employees2 - 10
Founded1973
LocationBerlin
About us
Founded in 1973, Deutsche Jazzunion serves as the voice of jazz musicians in Germany. It actively advocates for the interests of jazz artists, promotes the jazz scene through diverse initiatives, and strengthens their position and working conditions. The organization is committed to fair compensation, diversity, equality, and ecological sustainability within jazz. It publishes relevant studies and recognizes outstanding achievements with awards such as the Albert-Mangelsdorff-Preis.
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Sustainability Goals
Decent Work & Economic Growth
Ensuring Decent Work in Jazz
Deutsche Jazzunion advocates for stronger positions and improved working conditions for jazz musicians, including recommending minimum fees to ensure fair compensation.
Professional Development for Jazz Musicians
The organization promotes the professionalization of the jazz scene through studies, publications like the 'Report on the State of Jazz', and networking events to strengthen the community.
Reduced Inequalities
Fostering Diversity and Equality in Jazz
The organization advocates for 'Diversity & Equality' and addresses 'Classism in Jazz', working to create an inclusive jazz landscape through campaigns like 'JAZZ IST VIELFALT'.
Gender Equality
Advancing Gender Equality in Jazz
Through its publication series 'Gender.Macht.Musik' and 'Diversity & Equality' initiatives, Deutsche Jazzunion actively promotes equal opportunities for women and girls in the jazz scene.
FAQs
Q1What is the main mission of Deutsche Jazzunion?+
Deutsche Jazzunion serves as the "Voice of jazz musicians in Germany," advocating for their interests across the country. It promotes and supports the jazz scene through various initiatives and programs, aiming to strengthen the position and working conditions of jazz musicians.
Q2How many employees does Deutsche Jazzunion have?+
According to the available information, Deutsche Jazzunion employs between 2 and 10 staff members.
Q3Where is Deutsche Jazzunion headquartered?+
Deutsche Jazzunion's headquarters are located in Berlin, Germany.
Q4What initiatives does Deutsche Jazzunion pursue to strengthen the jazz scene?+
The organization actively advocates for fair compensation through minimum fee recommendations and promotes diversity, equality, and ecological sustainability within jazz. It also publishes studies such as the "Bericht zur Lage des Jazz in Deutschland."
Q5What awards does Deutsche Jazzunion present or recognize?+
Deutsche Jazzunion recognizes excellence in jazz through the prestigious Albert-Mangelsdorff-Preis and its own Förderpreis der Deutschen Jazzunion.
Q6Which Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does Deutsche Jazzunion contribute to?+
Deutsche Jazzunion primarily contributes to SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). Secondarily, it supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) and tertiarily SDG 5 (Gender Equality).
