Manly Jazz festival: The show will go on in a digital format
The iconic Manly Jazz festival is set to go ahead over the Labour Day long weekend, but this time round it will be online due to coronavirus crowd restrictions. Find out how to view it here.
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The annual Manly Jazz Festival is one of the most popular council-run events which often brings people from across the state to enjoy live music.
This year, the council has confirmed the show will go on but it will have to be enjoyed online this Labour Day long weekend with COVID-19 crowd restrictions still in place.
The online event will be streamed on the Manly Jazz Facebook page and will feature a variety of musicians, including locals Morrison Risby Quartet and The Great Gatsby Orchestra.
Recorded performances will be streamed on the Manly Jazz Facebook page.
Mayor Michael Regan said the council is happy they could find a way for the event to be continued.
“We have worked hard to present an amazing line-up of artists who will bring some welcome relief and enjoyment to the community that has had to endure a lot of pain and uncertainty in the last few months,” Cr Regan said.
For a full performance schedule, go to Manly Jazz Facebook Page
LINE-UP:
- 343 Brass Band
- air force Band
- Andrew Dickeson Band
- Great Gatsby Orchestra
- Big Wing Jazz Orchestra
- Bird Yard Big Band
- Dan Barnett Big Band
- Geoff Bull and The Finer Cuts
- George Washingmachine Quartet
- Hammerhead
- Hot Potato Band
- Lachy Hamilton Band
- Morrison Risby Quartet
- Rodric White Septet
- Sam McNally Band
- Uncle Jed
- White Wizard
- A special tribute to Charlie Parker