The Jazz on Tinos Festival, organized by the Cultural Foundation of Tinos is excited to launch its official collaboration with the Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University for this year’s 16th edition of the Festival, which will take place between August 28 and September 1, 2025 on the island of Tinos.
Headed by artistic director Professor Demos Dimitriadis, the professors and lecturers of the Ionian University’s jazz program will cover the artistic and educational parts of the event, which will include workshops, classes, jam sessions and high quality concerts with international participants.
Selected graduates of the Ionian University with distinctions in the field of jazz will also participate in the program.
Applications are now open!
The clinics are aimed at students and musicians who wish to broaden their horizons in Jazz performance and the Aegean island of Tinos, with its rich history and natural beauty is an ideal place to experience them. With four days of creative courses concluding in a concert at the end of the workshops, the programme offers practical and educational classes that will enrich the musical abilities of the participants.
The artists in residence for 2025 are:
Dimos Dimitriadis – Artistic Director, Saxophone
Panayota Haloulakou – Vocals
Lefteris Kordis – Piano, Ensembles
George Kontrafouris – Piano
Stefanos Andreadis – Guitar
Nick Thessalonikefs – Drums
Ntinos Manos – Bass
Lesson Program
Group Lessons: These daily lessons last an hour and a half and will cover material that is covered in a typical one on one instrument lesson. As a student you will be instructed on instrumental technique (tone, articulation, expression etc.), common practices and other relevant topics.
Vocal Lessons: This year’s program will focus on styles, technique, theory and performance skills. As a vocal student you will have the opportunity to study the style of your choice. You will also have the opportunity to perform with an ensemble.
Ensembles: All students will have the opportunity to take part in an ensemble with other students of a similar level. The ensembles will rehearse every day that the workshops take place and perform at the graduation concert on the final day.
Theory and Improvisation Masterclasses: These classes are open to all students. These lectures will cover a wide variety of topics, such as music theory and how to apply it to improvisation, compositional techniques, specific styles and their interpretation and lessons drawn personal experience. Part of the class will be devoted to a question and answer session, giving students the opportunity to explore the lecturer’s opinions and strategies for success.
Jam Sessions: Jam sessions will take place after the daily concerts of the Jazz on Tinos festival. They are open to all students.
Graduation Concert: On the final day of the Workshops, there will be a graduation concert at the concert hall of the Tinos Cultural Foundation, where students will be able to showcase what they have worked on during the workshops.
All participants receive a 30% discount on ferry tickets to and from Rafina.
They are also entitled discounted accommodation at participating hotels and a 10% discount on list prices at participating restaurants on the island of Tinos.
How Do I Apply?
Please fill out the registration form at the end of this page.
You will be notified of your acceptance to the Workshops program via e-mail, where you will also receive payment instructions.
Payment for participation is made via bank transfer. In the comments section of the transfer, please state your full name and instrument. When you have completed the transfer please send the transfer statement to the following email: info@iridamusic.eu Your place will be secured once we have received the email. The cost for participating in the 16th Jazz on Tinos Workshops is 280 euros. Students from the Ionian University and selected music schools and conservatoires are entitled to a reduced fee of 230 euros by entering the promo code in the relevant field on the application form. https://iridamusic.eu/jazz-on-tinos-workshops-2025/
Applications are accepted up until July 15th 2025. If you wish to apply after July 15th, please contact Irida Music to inquire whether there are any places available at the following email: info@iridamusic.eu
If you have already filled out the form, please do not fill it out again. For any additions or corrections to the application, send an email to info@iridamusic.eu
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