This past July, Codarts students, teachers, and alumni once again took the spotlight on their own Talent Stage at the NN North Sea Jazz Festival in Rotterdam. The line-up featured students from our Jazz, Pop, and Global Musics departments, including Inês Kosters, winner of the Erasmus Jazz Prize 2025. Another highlight of the festival was the Codarts Big Band, conducted by renowned trombonist and bandleader Ilja Reijngoud.

Thanks to NSJF for making this unique annual collaboration possible. We are proud to give our students this opportunity and equally proud to see our teachers shine on one of the most prestigious stages in Europe.

Watch a short recap of NN North Sea Jazz 2025 here.