York's new four-day jazz festival hailed a success
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 11 Oct, 12:19 · Archive
York's inaugural four-day jazz festival ran from October 1-4 across multiple venues in the city, including the Angel on the Green, the Arts Barge in the Foss Basin, Young Thugs Studio, the Phoenix pub, the Winning Post and the Knavesmire. The festival concluded with a grand finale in the Bishopthorpe Road car park on October 4.
Festival organiser Beppe Lombardo said the event 'exceeded every expectation we had, bringing our city alive with incredible energy, world-class music and an unbeatable atmosphere'. He praised the people behind the scenes, saying: 'A festival of this scale simply doesn't happen without a dedicated village behind the scenes.' Promoter Bella Brunton reported that attendees described York as feeling 'alive, buzzing with energy and culture'.
Lombardo thanked ticket holders and supporters of live music, saying: 'You made this weekend truly unforgettable.' He described it as 'a monumental first step', adding: 'It's a weekend York will be talking about for a very long time.'
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- ‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a successA new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.Gazette & Herald (Malton) · 11 Oct, 12:00
- ‘York felt alive’ – city’s new jazz festival hailed a successA new four-day jazz festival in York has been hailed a success by organisers.York Press · 11 Oct, 12:00
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