Jazz artists and performers of every type are called to take part in MANLY JAZZ 2016
Organisers of ‘Manly Jazz’, are inviting participation by a broader range of jazz performers, genres and styles. “Jazz is at the core of almost all modern music styles, so at ‘Manly Jazz’ we celebrate different music styles while still cherishing the purest forms of jazz”, said festival creative director, Caroline Speight.
The thirty-ninth annual ‘Manly Jazz’ will run from 26 September to 3 October with performances in more than 15 indoor and outdoor venues, including major stages alongside Manly’s 2.4 kilometre (1.5-mile) Pacific surf beach.
Manly Jazz’ is a music festival, and a celebration of Australia’s beach culture and the Manly vibe.
With a focus on building the future of music, ‘Manly Jazz’ continues to showcase young talent by inviting college and high school ensembles to perform as well as having them play with jazz greats.
“We’ve always included some small workshops with our guest artists and this year we are hoping to expand on this so that musicians of any style, young and old, can come along to talk with and learn from the professional musicians,” said Ms Speight.
“It’s a special part of ‘Manly Jazz’ that literally makes music and musicians accessible to anyone but it hasn’t always received the recognition it deserves. This year we want to change that.”
The deadline for applications for artists to participate in Manly Jazz is Thursday 31 March 2016.
Submissions open Tuesday 9 February 2016 and performer or venue details can be submitted online at www.manlyjazz.com.au.
For further information, call +61 3 9976 1752 or email records@manly.nsw.gov.au
