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Jazz Soirée Tickets are now Available
11 May 12
We are starting the 2012 Jazz Sudbury Festival season off with a bang!
For the low price of $30, you can attend the 2012 Jazz Sudbury Festival Kick-Off event, find out who the headliners will be at this year's festival, enjoy some hors d'oeuvres, and enjoy some great music played by Reg Schwager & Kevin Turcotte.
To buy tickets, please call us at 705.673.7770 or visit us at 96 Larch Street, Suite 300
Jazz Sudbury Takes Home Top Honours at FEO Awards
07 Mar 12
The Jazz Sudbury Festival has been awarded Best New Festival and listed as one of the Top 100 Festivals in the province by Festivals and Events Ontario!
FEO recognizes and celebrates top-notch festivals and events in Ontario, and previously awarded Jazz Sudbury with a 2010 Best Poster win.
FEO awarded Jazz Sudbury with Best New Festival in the $100,000 - $500,000 category and has listed all Top 100 Festivals on its website www.festivalsandeventsontario.ca
"We are thrilled to be presented with these wonderful awards," said Paul Lefebvre, Chair of the Jazz Sudbury Festival. "Our sponsors, volunteers and the whole community have helped us to create a truly fantastic event and we are so pleased to have been acknowledged by FEO."
The Jazz Sudbury Festival is heading into its fourth year and has showcased the talents of local and international performers, inlcuding Michael Kaeshammer, Oliver Jones, Rita Chiarelli and Matt Dusk.
"Beyond being a 'jazz festival', I think this recognition from FEO will remind people that Jazz Sudbury is creating a spectacular event for music lovers in general," said Carmen Simmons, Executive Director of the Sudbury Community Foundation. "People can expect to have a great experience."
The 2012 edition of the Festival will take place from September 6 - 9th.
2012 Online Talent Search
29 Feb 12
Interested in the 2012 Online Talent Search?
Submit a two-five minute video of your jazz band and upload it to the website.
After a review by a judging panel and online vote, our winner will walk away with the Sigy Born Award, a chance to play on the opening night of the Jazz Sudbury Festival and $500!
Not bad for a 5 minute video!
Click on the Online Talent Search link on the right to take a look at the 2011 edition of the contest.
Questions? Email: jazz@sudburycf.ca
New Jazz Series in Sudbury
03 Feb 12
A new jazz concert series being launched in Sudbury in February, 2012 will support the Joan Mantle Music Trust, which is providing instruments to students in Rainbow Schools.
The first concert in the Jazzworkz Series will showcase the SBQ Trio on Feb. 11. The SBQ Trio features Tony Simpkin on piano, Jack Broumpton on drums and Brian Quebec on bass.
To read more, please vist the article on the Sudbury Star's Website.
Jazzed about jazz by Janet Young
07 Dec 11
Read Janet Young's blog post on NorthernLife.ca about the Jazz Sudbury Festival.
2012 Jazz Sudbury Festival planning has begun!
09 Nov 11
Who would you like to see at the 2012 Jazz Sudbury Festival?
Send us your suggestions to: jazz@sudburycf.ca
Jazz Sudbury Festival 2011 is now over
12 Sep 11
The Sudbury Community Foundation would like to thank all of their devoted volunteers, courteous sponsors, excellent vendors, and lastly the talented performers. Without all of you, this festival could not have happened.
thank you again, and we hope to see you at the 2012 Jazz Sudbury festival!
The Voting is Done
09 Sep 11
**THE WINNER OF THE 2011 JAZZ SUDBURY ONLINE TALENT SEARCH IS RICKY STONE **
Northern Ontario's talented artists have submitted their videos, and the celebrity judges have narrowed the selection down to four! The online voting process is now done, and we have our 3 finalists!
The TOP THREE finalists will be offered the opportunity to perform their song live at the Jazz Sudbury Festival, on the Main Stage Friday, September 9 where we will announce the winner(s) of the Sigy Born award and the $500 prize.
The Finalists are (in no particular order):
Ricky Stone's Short Video Compilation.
Chelsea Fournier's song I Need a Hero.
Josh Norling, Jeff Holmes & Bryan Gilmartin song Only Four Hours.
Congratulations to all of the finalists.
Jazz Festival - Sunday
29 Aug 11
Jazz Sudbury Festival Closes With An Afternoon Of Gospel Music
On Sunday afternoon the festival is proud to present an afternoon of Gospel music presented by The Dhammas and ending the weekend will be Ken Whiteley joined by Sudburian, Reverend Jeremy Mahood.
Individual tickets for Sunday, September 10th are $10 or you can purchase a full weekend festival pass for $80.
Jazz Cruises
25 Aug 11
Jazz Cruises are waiting for you!
Want to enjoy the sweet sounds of live jazz while cruising around Ramsey Lake?
Cruisers will enjoy a 1 hour cruise around Ramsey Lake and be entertained by some of our great jazz artists from this year’s Festival line-up!
There are two Jazz Cruises being offered - Saturday, September 10th from 2:30pm to 3:30pm with Mike McArthur and Saturday, September 10th from 4:00pm to 5:00pm with Sarah Craig.
Jazz Cruise tickets are now on sale for $25 each!
(Only 50 tickets available for each cruise).
Call (705) 673-7770 or visit the office @ 96 Larch St. Suite 300 for more information.
Music From The Big House
15 Aug 11
Join us Thursday, September 8th, 2011 at 7pm
What: Jazz Sudbury and John Howard Society of Sudbury present A film by Bruce McDonald featuring Rita Chiarelli!
Where: Rainbow Cinemas
How Much: ONLY $20
Jazz Lovers' Weekend Getaway
04 Aug 11
Jazz Sudbury is introducing Weekend Getaways!
If you live in North Bay, Timmins, or Sault Ste. Marie, we have a deal for you.
Packages include:
- Charter bus service from your city to Greater Sudbury
- A weekend jazz pass (Friday, Saturday and Sunday entertainment)
- 2 Nights stay at an official Jazz Sudbury Festival hotel (double occupancy)
- A ticket aboard a jazz cruise
- Admittance to after hours jazz venues
- A Jazz Sudbury Festival souvenir
- A Jazz Sudbury Festival program/schedule
- Great discounts on tickets to Science North features and attractions
They are moving fast, buy yours today before it is too late!
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