Chilemúsica projects chilean jazz from the southern edge of the world at Jazzahead! 2026
From April 22 to 25, Chilemúsica will take part for the fourth time in Jazzahead! 2026, which celebrates its 20th anniversary this year as Europe’s leading professional jazz trade fair and one of the most important worldwide. Focused on jazz and improvised music, the event brings together festivals, labels, agents, managers, artists, clubs, and programmers from across the globe, establishing itself as a key platform for accessing international circuits, particularly in Europe.
For this edition, the program includes an institutional space, B2B meetings, professional networking opportunities, official showcases, and industry activities, alongside the participation of PAF Audio Boutique, Music in Fusion, Mundovivo, Mescalina, WF Producciones, Benjamín Aedo and Interdimensional Management y Producciones.
Located at booth 6D23, the Chilean space will serve as a meeting point for industry professionals, fostering partnerships and creating new opportunities for both emerging and established projects.
As part of the agenda, the reception “Chile: Terruño Sónico, jazz and wine” will take place on Thursday, April 23 at 16:00. The event features a selection of Chilean wines specially curated to pair with jazz, highlighting profiles defined by freshness, tension, and layered complexity. The experience is designed to create a space where wine and music connect through listening, improvisation, and evolution over time.
The program also extends to the official Clubnight. On Friday, April 24, at Helga venue, Nubes, a project by Nicolás Vera and César Vidal (18:30–19:00), and Camila Bañados (19:20–19:50) will perform, showcasing the diversity and forward-looking nature of the current scene.
This year, Sweden will be the partner country, with a special focus on programming and visibility within the event.
Through this participation, Chilemúsica continues to strengthen its international articulation, expanding the visibility of Chilean music and reinforcing its presence in strategic markets, bringing sounds from the southern edge of the world to new audiences.
We are Chilemúsica, the sector brand that promotes the Chilean music industry abroad. Created through the joint efforts of the Chilean Independent Music Industry Association (IMICHILE), ProChile, and the Ministry of Cultures, Arts and Heritage, Chilemúsica focuses on supporting the export of Chilean music to international markets.