It was the second instalment of our innovative performance format that brings our music to new local audiences by offering the opportunity to hear live jazz outside of the usual club setting. We transformed an empty shop in the Arcade into an informal venue where, for five days and performed multiple sets each day, attracting 1,000 commuters, shoppers, local office workers and curious passers. The project was made possible by funding from the Arts Council England, The Jerwood Foundation, The Worshipful Company of Musicians, THSH Jazzlines Birmingham and the brilliant efforts of our manager Claudia Kuss-Tenzer.