35TH ANNUAL NEWCASTLE JAZZ FESTIVAL

Newcastle Jazz Festival has earned an enviable reputation among music fans as a regular annual event and as such attracts people from all states in Australia as well as New Zealand. 

The 35th Newcastle Jazz Festival provided a rich variety of music with over 40 bands featuring jazz styles from Traditional Jazz, Mainstream, Swing, Blues, Contemporary, Jazz Orchestras, Gospel, Gypsy, Bebop, Smooth, Fusion and Big Band. Some of Australia's and the Hunter's finest musicians provided a wide range of styles designed to cater for every taste. With four rooms and dance areas all under one roof, it’s designed and curated so that patrons can move from one stage to another, totally immersing themselves in the musical experience.

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Sheriden Nelson, musician and President of the Newcastle Jazz Club, is proud of the rich history of jazz and jazz musicians that the city of Newcastle has enjoyed. “This festival has been running for 35 years, which is an amazing achievement.” 

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“The festival has changed over the years, it used to have a street parade and different performances over a range of venues. Now it’s held in one conveniently located space – Newcastle City Hall. We attract around 1,000 people every year over the three days, and 44% of people have been to one of our festivals six times or more. In fact, 28% of our audience have attended at least ten of our festivals!

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Download the program to find out more.

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