Our Commitments & Values

A festival rooted in its territory, engaged and evolving

Jazz à Semur is much more than a festival: it is a collective project driven by passionate volunteers, deeply rooted in its local community and looking toward the future.

Our ambition is simple:

  • to offer a high-quality and accessible musical event,
  • while upholding strong social, environmental and cultural commitments.

Promoting a vibrant and accessible jazz scene

We embrace a contemporary, open and generous vision of jazz.

Our programming reflects a strong artistic approach, attentive to the diversity of musical expressions and the evolution of jazz today.

We strive to make the festival:

  • a space for discovery and curiosity,
  • a moment of connection between artists and audiences,
  • an inclusive cultural event open to all.

Encouraging inclusion and social connection

Nous croyons que la culture doit être ouverte à chacun, sans distinction.

That’s why we develop concrete initiatives to:

  • welcome audiences who are often far from cultural offerings,
  • encourage intergenerational connections,
  • ensure accessibility for all.

Local partnerships are being developed with:

  • organizations supporting people with disabilities,
  • elderly care facilities.

Our goal: to create a festival that fosters connection, humanity and shared experiences.

Reducing our environmental impact

Aware of environmental challenges, we are committed to reducing the festival’s ecological footprint.

This includes:

  • implementing waste sorting solutions,
  • raising awareness among audiences and volunteers,
  • continuously improving our practices (logistics, consumption, materials).

We move forward step by step, building a more sustainable festival.

Ensuring a safe and respectful environment

Creating a festive atmosphere also means ensuring safety and respect for everyone.

We take action through:

  • prevention of sound-related risks,
  • combating harassment and inappropriate behavior,
  • training our volunteers.

Our commitment: to ensure that everyone can enjoy the festival with peace of mind.

Valuing volunteer engagement

Jazz à Semur relies on the dedicated involvement of volunteers throughout the year.

The festival is built collectively through:

  • thematic working groups (programming, prevention, environment, communication, etc.),
  • a participatory organization,
  • a shared commitment to continuous improvement.

This human engagement is at the heart of the project: collaborative, meaningful and alive.

Supporting and promoting the local area

We are strongly connected to our local environment and its stakeholders.

The festival highlights:

  • local producers and artisans,
  • regional partners,
  • Burgundy’s cultural and culinary heritage.

Jazz à Semur is an event that grows with its territory and for it.

Growing steadily and thoughtfully

In a constantly evolving context, we are committed to continuous improvement.

We strengthen our skills, build partnerships and structure our organization to create a sustainable, high-quality and accessible festival.

Our philosophy:

to grow with consistency, fidelity to our values, and respect for our identity.

Thank you

This project exists thanks to:

  • our volunteers,
  • our partners,
  • our service providers,
  • and of course, our audience.

Thank you for being part of Jazz à Semur.