Lancaster Jazz Festival
The best contemporary jazz from around the UK as well as great local and community talent
Description
The Lancaster Jazz Festival is an annual, vibrant celebration of contemporary jazz, primarily known for showcasing both established and emerging UK artists, as well as local talent. The festival is an event that brings together the musical community and local attendees for a week-long experience of jazz in the city of Lancaster.
Key Features:
- Focus on Contemporary Jazz: The festival centers around contemporary jazz, which is known for its diverse and innovative sound.
- Mix of Established and Emerging Artists: The festival’s programming includes both well-known musicians and emerging artists from across the UK, creating a mix of established and up-and-coming talent.
- Community Engagement: The festival also actively promotes local talent and aims to foster a sense of community among musicians and attendees.
- Training and Networking Events: In addition to the performances, the festival offers training and networking opportunities for musicians, facilitating their development and connections.
- Innovation Hub: The festival features an Innovation Hub that hosts a variety of activities and events, including discussions about music and ideas, and showcasing digital commissions.
- Collaboration with Jazz North: The festival collaborates with Jazz North, a major organization in the jazz world, to bring together various talents and expertise.
- Diverse Programming: The festival features new works, genre-pushing artists, and cross-art form collaborations, offering a wide range of musical experiences.
- Venue Selection: The festival selects venues that are well-suited for different musical styles and performances, creating unique spaces for artists to perform.
Features
More ways to play and listen to Jazz in Lancaster and beyond: There’s a lot more to jazz in Lancaster than the Lancaster Jazz Festival.
If you’re a jazz musician or a jazz fan, there’s a wealth of gigs and jams in Lancaster and across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Lancaster Jazz Scene: Lancaster Jazz Scene presents gigs throughout the year, promotes and supports local jazz events and hosts the Lancaster Jazz Jam. You can find out more about what we do at lancasterjazzscene.blogspot.com. You can also keep up to date with us and events around the region with the monthly Lancaster Jazz Scene email newsletter. Never miss a gig again! To sign up, email lancasterjazzscene@gmail.com.
Lancaster Jazz Jam: The Jazz Jam happens once a month at the Printroom Cafe Bar located in the historic Storey building on Meeting House Lane near Lancaster Castle. Our aim is to present an inclusive jam session that allows players of all abilities to have an opportunity to play, gain confidence, learn about jazz music, develop performance skills and hear other musicians. The emphasis is on having fun, supporting each other and enjoying the music. The event is free and non-players are very welcome to come along too. For more information please email lancasterjazzscene@gmail.com or visit Jazzjam Lancaster on Facebook.
Bay Big Band
Under the directorship of trumpet player and educator, Adrian Boardman, the Bay Big Band is about fun and stylish entertainment and celebrates all that is great about playing and sharing the big band sound. The band can be seen at festivals and gigs around Lancaster and beyond. For enquiries and bookings email baybigband@gmail.com or follow Bay Big Band on Facebook.
LCMC Big Band
Lancaster’s very own community Big Band. Musicians of all ages are welcome to rehearse most Saturdays mornings during term time as part of Lancaster Community Music Centre (LCMC) based at Dallas Road Community Primary School. The band plays music from traditional swing/jazz arrangements through to Latin and popular music. To find out how to get involved go to Lancaster Music Centre website or join the LCMC Big Band on Facebook.
If you’re a jazz musician or a jazz fan, there’s a wealth of gigs and jams in Lancaster and across Lancashire and Cumbria.
Lancaster Jazz Scene: Lancaster Jazz Scene presents gigs throughout the year, promotes and supports local jazz events and hosts the Lancaster Jazz Jam. You can find out more about what we do at lancasterjazzscene.blogspot.com. You can also keep up to date with us and events around the region with the monthly Lancaster Jazz Scene email newsletter. Never miss a gig again! To sign up, email lancasterjazzscene@gmail.com.
Lancaster Jazz Jam: The Jazz Jam happens once a month at the Printroom Cafe Bar located in the historic Storey building on Meeting House Lane near Lancaster Castle. Our aim is to present an inclusive jam session that allows players of all abilities to have an opportunity to play, gain confidence, learn about jazz music, develop performance skills and hear other musicians. The emphasis is on having fun, supporting each other and enjoying the music. The event is free and non-players are very welcome to come along too. For more information please email lancasterjazzscene@gmail.com or visit Jazzjam Lancaster on Facebook.
Bay Big Band
Under the directorship of trumpet player and educator, Adrian Boardman, the Bay Big Band is about fun and stylish entertainment and celebrates all that is great about playing and sharing the big band sound. The band can be seen at festivals and gigs around Lancaster and beyond. For enquiries and bookings email baybigband@gmail.com or follow Bay Big Band on Facebook.
LCMC Big Band
Lancaster’s very own community Big Band. Musicians of all ages are welcome to rehearse most Saturdays mornings during term time as part of Lancaster Community Music Centre (LCMC) based at Dallas Road Community Primary School. The band plays music from traditional swing/jazz arrangements through to Latin and popular music. To find out how to get involved go to Lancaster Music Centre website or join the LCMC Big Band on Facebook.
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