BluesFest 2011

BluesFest is a new blues, jazz and soul festival set to take place this summer between Monday 27th June and Sunday 3rd July, timed to celebrate the fiftieth anniversary of the first National Jazz And Blues Festival.

Line-up

The first acts to be announced are Liza Minnelli, BB King, Dr John, Booker T, The Blind Boys Of Alabama, Chris Barber, Buddy Greco, Max Weinburg, Trombone Shorty, Georgie Fame, Jon Cleary, James Hunter, Incognito, Sandi Thom, The Unfortunate Sons, Annie Ross, Scott Hamilton, Harry Allen, Monty Alexander, Tommy Smith, Claire Martin, and Martin Taylor.

Tickets

Tickets are priced from £20 to £25 depending upon event. To buy tickets, click here.

More info

The idea of an international celebration of blues and jazz originated from the Marquee Club's enterprising young promoter Harold Pendleton, who played a key role in developing jazz and rock scenes in London, the original festival became a forerunner of today's Reading Festival.

Venues

Promoted by Full Circle Live the festival will feature acts appearing at venues across the capital including Royal Albert Hall, 100 Club, Jazz Café and The Union Chapel, Bush Hall, Under The Bridge, and Soho's Pizza Express Jazz Club.

Accommodation

This event does not have camping but there are a number of hotels, hostels and guest houses in the area.

More information will be here when available.

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