A music education hub's contribution to jazz education has earned it a place on the shortlist for a national award.
Hampshire Music Education Hub, led by Hampshire County Council’s Music Service, has been shortlisted for the Music Hubs and Schools Music Services Award at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2026.
Cllr Juliet Henderson, executive member for education, said: "This national shortlisting is a wonderful recognition of Hampshire’s talented young jazz musicians and the skilled staff who support them.
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"Through Hampshire Music Education Hub and Hampshire County Council’s Music Service, children and young people can discover jazz and many more types of music, develop their musicianship and perform with others, whatever their background or starting point.
"We are proud of everyone involved in building such a strong and welcoming jazz programme across Hampshire, and we look forward to seeing these young musicians continue to learn, perform and inspire others."
The hub supports more than 20,000 learners each week across the county.
More than 110 young people take part in specialist jazz ensembles, and more than 1,400 primary school pupils are introduced to jazz each year.
Its youth jazz centre features two big bands and four jazz combinations, helping musicians progress from first improvisation to conservatoire-level study.
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