Various venues, Porthcawl
Fri 22-Sun 24 Apr
If you do like to be beside the seaside, and like some swing in your music; maybe it’d be worth you checking out the 16th annual Porthcawl Jazz Festival. The picturesque town and its photogenic sea front makes for a worthy location for a fun weekend of music and dancing.
“Porthcawl is a place filled with music, culture and creativity, and we have a great legacy of jazz here. Our festival – one of the longest-running jazz festivals in Wales – truly showcases what makes our town special,” said David Newton-Williams, Mayor of Porthcawl.
The festival’s Musical Director Wayne Warlow said, “Being part of the Festival since its inception, it has been rewarding to watch it grow and become an event that is woven into the fabric of the town and Jazz communities. We’re looking to add to its legacy with another collection of unforgettable performances this year and the expansion of our workshops and events for children.”
This year’s lineup is a culmination of the Festival’s commitment to bringing a diverse and wide ranging group of jazz and blues musicians to South Wales. Locations and venues across the town will host exciting new artists and student groups, plus established acts such as Claire Martin, Ray Gelato and the Rhondda Symphony Pops Orchestra. There will also be a recreation of the legendary New York Cotton Club to add to the atmosphere.
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Tickets: free-£20. Info: www.porthcawl-jazz-festival.com