A Celebration Through Music
Many of London’s leading jazz musicians will come together at the 606 Club on Monday, 8 September 2025 to honour the life and legacy of Martin Hummel, the much-loved founder of Ubuntu Music, who passed away earlier this year after a brave battle with cancer. A passionate champion of jazz in all its forms, Martin’s influence reached far and […]
Rebecca Nash, Tim Garland and Mark Kavuma to perform at 2025 jazzahead!
ECN Music is proud to collaborate with an exceptional lineup of British artists featured at the prestigious 2025 jazzahead! trade fair and festival in Bremen, Germany. Showcasing their talent on the international stage, these artists represent the very best of contemporary jazz, pushing creative boundaries while staying deeply rooted in the rich tradition of the […]
UK Jazz Professionals Invited to Free Pre-jazzahead! Strategy Session
Jazz professionals from across the UK are invited to join a free, interactive online session designed to help them make the most of their visit to jazzahead! 2025, the world’s premier jazz trade fair and showcase festival taking place in Bremen, Germany, from 24-26 April. The one-hour Zoom session, hosted by two of ECN Music’s […]
ECN Music Joins UK jazzahead! 2025 Delegation
ECN Music is proud to announce its involvement as one of the official 2025 England stand partners at this year’s jazzahead! meeting in Bremen (24-26 April 2025), supported by Arts Council England. This important backing by ACE underscores the commitment to championing English jazz artists on the international stage and fostering meaningful global connections within […]
Mark Kavuma Nominated at Jazz FM Awards 2025
We’re absolutely delighted to share the news that Mark Kavuma – an exceptional artist and long-time ECN Music collaborator – has been nominated for Instrumentalist of the Year at the Jazz FM Awards 2025 with PPL and PRS for Music. Mark’s artistry, energy and unmistakable sound have made him one of the most vital voices […]
The Relationship Between Musicians and Photographers
Musicians and photographers share a mutually beneficial relationship. Photographers provide the imagery that helps musicians build their brand, while musicians can offer exposure for a photographer’s work. Both are artists, and both deserve respect and fair treatment. However, disputes sometimes arise—particularly over the placement of photo credits. As a designer in the digital and print […]
Martin Hummel
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Martin Hummel. As a team, we owe him a great deal. As individuals, we each have our own fond memories of the kind, generous man that he was. We’ll miss him. Nadja von Massow, Elaine Crouch, Emma Perry, and Claire Martin
Our 2024 Highlights
Looking back on a year of inspiring projects and meaningful connections. From fresh debuts and hidden gems to stunning headliners, 2024 has been a rewarding journey for us at ECN Music.
ECN Music Welcomes Nick Brown as Client Services Manager
We’re delighted to announce that Nick Brown is joining ECN Music as our new Client Services Manager. Nick will enhance our Distribution and Label Services offering and support our clients throughout their release journeys, ensuring artists and labels have a clear path to success of the products. Nick brings over a decade of experience in […]
New website: Banger Factory Records
ECN Music has successfully launched a brand-new website for a rising star among British music labels. Banger Factory Records was founded by jazz musician, composer, and producer Mark Kavuma in 2021 as a natural evolution from The Banger Factory, an ensemble he started in 2015 that quickly established itself as a cradle for young talent. […]