We’re delighted to announce that The Sarah Nulty Power of Music Foundation has awarded a grant to Footprints Jazz to help bring the 2026 Footprints Jazz Festival to life in Sheffield.
Footprints Jazz is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to supporting Sheffield’s grassroots music scene and providing a platform for local and Northern-based artists. Their events celebrate creativity, improvisation, and live collaboration , all values that align perfectly with our charity’s belief in the power of music to bring people together.
This year’s festival promises to be more inclusive and far reaching than ever before. Taking place at Peddler Warehouse, it will feature performances from emerging local jazz and improvising artists, workshops, and opportunities for community connection.
Our grant will help ensure the event is accessible, fair, and welcoming to everyone involved. It will support fair artist payment, help raise awareness of the festival through city-wide promotion, and make the venue more inclusive with thoughtful measures for disabled and older audience members.
Footprints Jazz continues to reinvest all profits back into their organisation to nurture new artists, develop creative opportunities, and strengthen Sheffield’s vibrant live music culture.
We’re proud to support a project that not only champions local talent but also takes purposeful steps toward inclusivity and access for all. The Footprints Artist Development Programme, launched alongside the festival, will also mentor five emerging musicians through writing, recording, and releasing their own music.
We can’t wait to see Sheffield’s jazz scene take centre stage once again and we’re grateful to be part of a movement that keeps music at the heart of our city’s community.