Looking Forward the festival organisers have always aimed at a wide and varied programme; one that occasionally stretches the boundaries and gently educates the audience into listening to new artists and new styles, for it is surely there where the future of jazz resides. At the same time the festival has always been keen to recognise and celebrate the rich heritage of jazz. The festival team has, and will always strive for high quality, value for money, well presented Jazz programmes, featuring a wide variety of Jazz styles, which over our 25 years have celebrated all that’s great in Jazz. With the support of our valuable sponsors, Wigan Council, Wigan Leisure & Culture Trust and the ever present Wigan Jazz Club, we have worked extremely hard in every one of the 24 festivals to deliver a programme that compares well with any in the world.

The fact that we are still here 25 years on is testament to the special programmes that have been presented at the Wigan International Jazz Festival, the friendly atmosphere generated and most importantly of all, to the continued support and encouragement of the wonderful audiences, for without an audience, jazz or any art form for that matter, could not exist.

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