There will be a special lunchtime performance by Blake’s Heaven during the JazzFactor competition on Friday 10 April. Blake’s Heaven will start at approximately 1pm. To see this fantastic big band - a high energy, contemporary big band with the charismatic vocals of Linda Blake in blues, latin, funk, soul, rock and jazz swing styles - you must book tickets to the JazzFactor competition.

Friday’s pre-event at the North Wall Arts Centre featuring Mark Bassey with 3bpm was a huge success! Bassey had the audience under his spell with his exquisite trombone playing and his hilarious sense of humour. 3bpm supported Bassey superbly on jazz classics, Bassey originals, and their own original compositions. Check out some video from that night.

BREAKING NEWS: Announcing two new additions to the Festival Line-up: Eclectica! will be performing at St. Michael at the North Gate on Saturday, 11 April, and The Sarah Gillespie Quartet featuring Gilad Atzmon will be doing a special free lunchtime show at the Corner Club on Thursday, 9 April. Details to be put on the Events, Artists and Ticketing pages soon!