The Jazz on Tinos Festival, organized by the Cultural Foundation of Tinos is excited to announce its collaboration with the Department of Music Studies of the Ionian University for the second consecutive year. The 17th edition of the Festival will take place between August 26 and August 30, 2026 on the island of Tinos.
We are also excited to announce this years special guest lecturer, Nick Smart. Head of Jazz Programmes at the Royal Academy of Music, Nick Smart is an internationally renowned Grammy nominated jazz trumpeter, conductor and educator who has given guest masterclasses and performances around the
world.
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.
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 2026 are:
- Dimos Dimitriadis – Artistic Director, Saxophone
- Faith Haloulakou – Vocals
- Lefteris Kordis – Piano, Ensembles
- Stefanos Andreadis – Guitar
- Nick Thessalonikefs – Drums
- Kimonas Karoutzos – 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.
