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City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival

Various venues across the city, Derry~Londonderry, County Londonderry, BT48 6RG
City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival

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The longer days are fast approaching, and that can only mean one thing, it’s almost time for the Cityof Derry Jazz and Big Band Festival, which this year runs from May 2nd-6th.

This year’s festival will feature hundreds of performers who travel from far and wide to take part in the event, as well as an impressive array of homegrown talent.

With global performers, fan favourites, local acts and new faces, as well as jazz workshops and dance classes, there will be plenty to keep you entertained over the course of the five day event. And the majority ofthe events are free for all to enjoy, making top class live performance accessible to everyone. What really sets the festival apart is the eclectic mix of quality musical entertainment on offer at over eighty venues across the city, from bars and restaurants to outdoor stages and street corners, including a series of dedicated Jazz Hubs at The Playhouse, Bennigans, and St Columb’s Hall. The programme is jam packed full of international and homegrown talent, bringing together aheady mix of Jazz, Blues, Soul, Rock and BeeBop, with something to suit all ages and tastes.The very best names on the Jazz circuit return to the city year on year, and music lovers travel from far and wide to catch up with their favourite artists.The Jazz Festival programme also has a strong focus on legacy and this year over 1,200 students will take part in the Live Music Now programme of workshops and jazz labs at schools in the run-up to the Festival. Keep an eye out for the next generation of young talent as they show off their skills throughout the festival. There is no doubt that the City of Derry Jazz & Big Band Festival has earned its place among the very best jazz celebrations in Europe and is counted as one of the country’s biggest cultural highlights. Find out more and start planning your trip by going to www.cityofderryjazzfestival.com #derryjazzfest

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