Presenting “The freshest, hottest sounds in jazz and contemporary experimental music” (The Irish Times) 12 Points is on the hunt for 12 of the best and brightest acts from across Europe to perform at the 4-day festival in September 2018. Artists are programmed through an open-call with Friday 30th March as the deadline for the online application process via www.12points.ie

Produced and programmed by Dublin based Improvised Music Company (IMC), 12 Points is uniquely nomadic - alternating between Dublin and other vibrant young European cities. For the 2018 edition IMC are delighted to return to Dublin and partner with The Sugar Club, one of Ireland’s most forward thinking and vibrant venues for jazz, urban and ethnic music.

IMC are on the lookout for emerging jazz talent to represent Ireland at 12 Points 2018. Past festival programmes have included Irish acts such as Alarmist, Big Spoon, OKO, RedivideR, Lauren Kinsella’s Thought-Fox and Umbra.

Further information on submission guidelines and to apply www.12points.ie

Closing Date for Submissions midnight on Friday 30th March 2018

12 Points festival 2018: 5-8th September, The Sugar Club, Dublin 2

Full Programme announced May 2018

More information at www.improvisedmusic.ie