JAZZ RE:FEST 2024

Jazz Re:Fest

COMPANY

Jazz Re:Freshed

Location

London, UK

EXPERTISE

Design / Production

YEAR

2024

Project Description

Project Description

Our client, Jazz Re:freshed, aimed to spotlight emerging UK jazz talent through a vibrant, community-focused festival experience.

Timeline

Timeline

Concept, design and proudction delivered in just two weeks.

Background

Background

Jazz Re:freshed is a nonprofit that has shaped the UK jazz scene for 20+ years. Jazz Re:Fest 2024 at Southbank Centre marked a return after a 7-year hiatus, bridging generational sounds with community storytelling.

Challenge

Challenge

Jazz Re:Freshed aimed to reposition their festival merchandise to resonate with a younger, Gen-Z audience while maintaining authenticity to the UK jazz scene. The goal was to modernize their approach without losing the credibility that had built their legacy over 20 years.

Solution

Solution

Rosko Studios delivered a fresh creative vision by:

  • Designing a limited-edition collection rooted in London streetwear influences and UK jazz culture

  • Managing production and logistics to ensure seamless rollout alongside festival marketing efforts

  • Elevating the merchandise experience to create urgency and collectibility among attendees

Impact

Impact

  • Merchandise sold out within two hours of festival opening

  • Jazz Re:Freshed expanded its reach to a new, younger audience without compromising its brand authenticity

  • Reinforced the festival’s position at the forefront of UK jazz and culture

Want merch that reflects your mission and sells with soul? Let's build it together.
Want merch that reflects your mission and sells with soul? Let's build it together.