Welcome to the Brecon Jazz tourism website, which aims to help you plan your visit to the festival. This website provides background information on the festival and on what else there is to see and do, as well as offering a wide range of accommodation in the Brecon Beacons National Park
Now in its 25th year, the HSBC Brecon Jazz Festival mixes some of the world’s finest jazz music with the stunning location of the Brecon Beacons National Park. It creates a unique atmosphere for both its audience, and the galaxy of international artistes, who perform there each year on the second week-end in August.
Winner - Best Major Event in Wales, National Tourism Awards 2007.
Quote from HSBC Brecon Jazz 2007
“Without a doubt the most memorable and enjoyable aspect of the weekend was the quality and quantity of jazz. Add to this the beautiful back-drop of the Brecon Beacons, and you've got yourself a perfect weekend away.”
HSBC Brecon Jazz Website link
For detailed information on the Festival programme (available mid May)and to subscibe to the newsletter- click on the website link in the left hand column of this page
Brecon Jazz has consistently attracted the world's foremost jazz names: Sonny Rollins, Lionel Hampton, Wynton Marsalis - and is recognised as one of the leading jazz festivals in the UK and Europe.
The programme of live jazz music aims to have wide appeal featuring jazz greats, blues legends and those making their mark on the jazz scene.
For the first time in its illustrious history, HSBC Brecon Jazz decided in 2007 to select an Artist in Residence.
When it comes to international influence and musical stature they dont come much bigger than Joe Lovano. Since the 1970's, Lovano has been one of the world's top tenor saxophone players.FRIENDS OF BRECON JAZZ
Why not enhance your experience of the festival and enjoy long-term benefits by joining Friends of Brecon Jazz:
* Priority booking
* Substantantial discount on most tickets
* Reserved seat allocations
* Central clubhouse for the exclusive use of Friends
* Special Friends newsletter - Jazz Notes
* Free 'Draw' for prizes of weekend Concert passes
* Plus other benefits
For more information go to: website link
BRECON FRINGE FESTIVAL happens alongside the Brecon Jazz Festival - over 100 bands playing.
Mostly in pubs, mostly free and mostly not jazz, but the atmosphere in individual venues is friendly, warm and vibrant
Photographs on this site: © Crown Copyright (2008) Visit Wales and courtesy of students from Coleg Gwent
BRECON JAZZ VOLUNTEERS
Are you interested in supporting Brecon Jazz and having a good time?
We are looking for volunteers to help with a range of tasks at the 25th Anniversary festival.
If you are enthusiastic friendly and enjoy helping others, if you are fit and energetic and want to get involved in a live music event – contact us.
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August 7 - 10 2008 marks the 25th anniversary of the HSBC Brecon Jazz Festival. Booking details available in May