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25th Anniversary


Wigan Jazz Festival 25th Anniversary

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Artists
 
Artist Date Website/More Information
Scottish National Orchestra
Book Online
Saturday July 10th

www.snjo.co.uk

Gordon Campbell Big Band Sunday July 11th www.myspace.com/gordoncampbell
Big Chris Barber Band
Book Online
Sunday July 11th www.chrisbarber.net
Wigan Youth Jazz Orchestra

Bobby Shew
Book Online

Monday July 12th

Monday July 12th

www.wiganjazzclub.co.uk

www.bobbyshew.com

Monty Alexander Trio
Book Online
Tuesday July 13th www.montyalexander.com
Stan Tracey Big Band
Book Online
Wednesday July 14th www.stantracey.com
DOUBLE HEADER - Gerald Clayton Trio & Take 6
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Thursday July 15th www.geraldclayton.com
www.take6.com
Curtis Stigers
Book Online
Friday July 16th www.curtisstigers.com
Columbia Jazz Band & Drake University Jazz Orchestra
Book Online
Saturday July 17th www.thejazzband.com
www.choose.drake.edu/artsci/Music_Dept/ensembles/jazzone.html

Venues

The Lowri Beck Concert Series
Venue Information: Lowri Beck Celebration Hall, Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre (opposite DW Stadium). There will be theatre-style seating, a licensed bar and ample car parking will be available.
Directions:
Lowri Beck Celebration Hall is located on Loire Drive, WN5 0UH. Follow the brown tourism signs to Robin Park from the M6/M58.

Lunchtime Sessions
Venue Information: Wigan Cricket Club has proved a popular venue over the last few years for the lunchtime performances. Light refreshments and a fully licensed bar are available. Performances are from 1.00 - 3.30pm.
Directions: Wigan Cricket Club is located on Bull Hey, off Parson's Walk (behind Wigan & Leigh College) WN1 1RU. The entrance to the club is after the college, before the first house on the left. (Wigan Cricket Club sign on lamp post on the right).

Seminars
Venue Information: Wigan Cricket Club has proved a popular venue for the Seminars. Light refreshments and a fully-licensed bar are available.
Directions:
See 'Lunchtime Sessions' above.

Dinner Jazz at Rigalettos
Venue Information: Enjoy a taste of Italy while being entertained by a programme of quality jazz performers. Book early to avoid disappointment!
Directions:
Rigalettos is located within the DW Stadium to the right of the Main Reception (www.dwstadium.co.uk).

Town Centre Jazz
Venue Information: The free events on offer at this year's Festival will take place in the Market Place, Wigan Town Centre. These street concerts will entertain passers-by and fill the town centre with fantastic sounds.

Jazz at Café Life
Venue Information: You can enjoy good cuisine while listening to a programme of quality jazz performers.
Directions:
Café Life is located within the Robin Park Indoor Sports Centre next door to the Lowri Beck Celebration Hall.
 

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