Lichfield Arts Jazz & Blues Festival

Name: Lichfield Arts Jazz & Blues Festival
Start: 2024-06-05T19:45:00+01:00
End: 2024-06-09T19:45:00+01:00
Location: Lichfield, Uk

Schedule

Wed Jun 05 2024 at 07:45 pm to Sun Jun 09 2024 at 07:45 pm

UTC+01:00

Location

Lichfield, Uk | Lichfield, EN

Lichfield Arts is excited to announce the 2024 Jazz & Blues Festival! This is a unique opportunity to join us at various venues across Lichfield for the week of events.
Our Early Bird Discount Full Festival Ticket entitles you to:
MYJO - Big Band Music with the Midland Youth Jazz Orchestra who have been described as one of the world’s top young big bands.
Salsa Dance with Del Camino - originating from the vibrant UK Latin scene in the mid-'90s, Del Camino swiftly became a leading salsa band, performing at top venues like Ronnie Scott's. Their diverse lineup blends Latin American and British influences, delivering a dynamic sound with polished renditions of pop classics and salsa tunes. Recognised for supporting industry heavyweights, including UB40 and Robert Plant, Del Camino is a welcome return to the festival.
Dennis Rollins and the Nick Dewhurst Band - You can expect an evening filled with Funky, Groovy Jazz, featuring a selection of Jazz Standards, plus some exciting arrangements and originals!
Lindy Hop Dance with the Jim Wynn Swingtet - A great opportunity to dance to a live band in the Guildhall. Come along and experience the fabulous Jim Wynn Swingtet which is one of the best swing dance bands in the UK.
King Pleasure & the Biscuit Boys - King Pleasure and the Biscuit Boys are a renowned jump jive band known for their high-energy performances, blending swing, jazz, and rhythm and blues. With a charismatic stage presence and infectious sound, they have become a Lichfield Arts favourite!
Walsall Jazz Orchestra - a big band which, unlike the vast majority of such bands, plays contemporary, rather than traditional music. They feature well known composers such as Pat Metheny, Mike Gibbs and Chick Corea, as well as a number of original compositions.
Svarc, Hanley, Longhawn Trio - Funk, Fusion & Blues! Come and join this brilliant and hugely experienced with the trio and groove the night away through both originals and covers from across the decades.
Emma Jonson Band - Great live original blues with the award-winning singer songwriter Emma Jonson who has supported some of the UKs top artists including Jamie Cullum, Heather Small, King King and Roy Wood. A skilled songwriter, is widely recognised for infusing the piano with energy. Her distinctive performances seamlessly blend sophisticated original songs with vibrant rhythm and blues.
Plus more to be announced!
Our early bird offer ends at the close of February, so get in quick! Individual event tickets for the festival will be on sale shortly.
For info: Until 29th February, early bird full festival ticekts are £90 plus booking fee, as of 1st March, the full festival ticket will cost £100 + booking fee.