Member's Association
The archive is maintained by an association, now known as The Members’ Association of Finnish Jazz & Popular Music. The association seeks to encourage archival work around jazz, pop and other popular music in Finland. It also arranges concerts, meetings, seminars and exhibitions.
The association is run by an executive committee, whose members represent various fields of music life, archival expertise and academic research. In 2010, the members are Risto Blomster, Kaarina Kilpiö, Klaus Järvinen, Hannu Tolvanen (vice-chair), Jaakko Harjula (chair), Jussi Saksa, Jaana-Maria Jukkara, Pekka Gronow, Atro "Wade" Mikkola, Eero Lupari, Jussi Raittinen (not in photo) ja Jarmo Wallenius (not in photo). Photo: Janne Mäkelä.The membership fees of the association are
- Person 20 €/year (student 10 €)
- Person 200 €/lifetime
- Institution 200 €/year
- Institution 1500 €/lifetime
JAPA members receive two newsletters per year, a discount on our publications and access to our meetings. And, of course, by joining the association you will contribute to Finnish music life and cultural heritage.
If you are interested in joining the members’ association, please contact info@jazzpoparkisto.net
