Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival
The Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues festival takes place in a variety of venues and the streets of Paihia, Russell and Haruru Falls. A weekend of great Jazz and Blues music.
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About the Festival One of New Zealand's longest running Jazz & Blues festivals, in its' 27th year in 2012, is held annually in August. Be in the Bay of Islands as it comes alive with the sounds of smooth jazz and sultry blues. Three days of music, over 150 hours of quality jazz and blues. Buy your festival badge and get free access to any of the venues. The bands move around so once you are there you can just wait and the music comes to you every hour! Or you can move around too and enjoy the street music on the way. There is a wide variety of music - everything from Traditional Jazz to solid Blues. Something for everyone. Artists Star acts that have performed in the past include Barry Charles, an amazing extreme vocalist from Australia, performing with Haggis MacGuinness, one of New Zealand's finest harmonica players. Other acts featured include The Jukes, Thelonius Punk, Jazzerati, Kokomo, the Funky Doo Dahs and Kniki & Mike Beale from Australia, Good Oil, The Mike Garner Band, Cross Talk, Mike Nisbet Trio, Lounge Sweet, River Rockers, The Loneliest Punk, Shingle Bob, The Wizard & Oz and more. Visit the Bands page for the full list of artists at the upcoming festival! Venues Five great venues in Paihia, Russell and Haruru Falls. Plus loads of free street music Saturday and Sunday and Jazz on the Steam Train in Kawakawa. The great thing about this festival is that you can go to one venue and the bands come to you! Just buy your Festival Badge and that gives you free entry to all venues. Transport and Accommodation Your festival pass gets you cheap ferry fares between Paihia and Russell and a regular free shuttle bus between the venues. Visit the website for full Jazz shuttle timetables. Accomodation is available in all the great motels and hotels in the area, including at the main venues. Bay of Islands Accommodation Bay of Islands Transportation Bay of Islands Activities Bay of Islands Tours Bay of Islands Information (distances etc) More information on the festival including the shuttle, ferrys, artists and the programme is available at the Bay of Islands Jazz & Blues Festival website
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