The February edition of Digital Safaris was centered around the theme of sustainability for jazz clubs amid challenging times.
While addressing the impact of the current ongoig Russian invasion of Ukraine, the discussion was extended to cover post-COVID recovery challenges faced by the international music industry with a particular focus on the practices of 32 Jazz Club in Kyiv, the Ukrainian Institute, and KNUTPUNKT. Other topics included perspective of the local Ukrainian jazz scene, authentic customs and a brief glimpse on one of the typical Ukrainian jazz concerts.
The session highlighted the importance of building networks for sustainability, offering insights into the practices of KNUTPUNKT and its role in supporting local venues to achieve sustainability as well as Green Pilot Tours, initiated by EJN, that serve as a tool to inspire local jazz venues and artists to contribute to the industry and support its sustainable growth.
