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Northumberland Jazz Festival Returns for 2025 with Impressive Lineup

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The Northumberland Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May, marking the return of the event for 2025. The festival will feature a diverse range of performances, including the Dean Stockdale Quartet, Mingus Sings, Catriona Bourne, and Joe Steels Group, among others. The event promises to be a celebration of jazz, with a mix of traditional and modern styles, and a tribute to the legendary pianist Oscar Peterson.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Northumberland Jazz Festival will take place on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May, featuring a diverse range of performances by international jazz greats and local musicians.
  • The festival will honor the centenary of Oscar Peterson's birth with a special concert by the Dean Stockdale Quartet, showcasing his music and legacy.
  • Mingus Sings: Celebrating the Legacy of Jazz Icon Charles Mingus will feature Charles Mingus' timeless compositions with added lyrics, performed by Sara Oschlag and Arnie Somogyi.
  • Catriona Bourne will perform at Hexham Library on Sunday 25 May, blending elements from classical, folk, and jazz traditions in her unique sound-world.
  • The festival will also feature a takeover of a Hexham Bandstand Session by Zoë Gilby & Andy Champion, and a performance by Joe Steels Group and Norma Winstone, Nikki Iles, Mike Walker & Steve Watts.
  • Festival passes are available, including a Sunday Day Pass and a Weekend Pass, with discounts applied when buying tickets for multiple events.
  • Tickets are available online at queenshall.co.uk, in person, or by calling the Queen's Hall Box Office team on 014434 652477.

Statistics:

  • The Northumberland Jazz Festival will run on Saturday 24 and Sunday 25 May.
  • Prices for individual events range from FREE (and un-ticketed) to £30.
  • Festival passes are available, with a Sunday Day Pass costing £35 and a Weekend Pass costing £60.
  • The festival will feature performances by over 10 different acts, including international jazz greats and local musicians.

Sources:

  • Queen's Hall Arts
  • Queen's Hall Box Office team
  • Kelly France Presented by Queen's Hall Arts

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