Rose City rugs up for opening of Jumpers and Jazz festival

EVEN the Rose City’s TJ Byrnes statue is getting in on the action of the Jumpers and Jazz festival, a week out from the start of the winter event.

JUMPERS AND JAZZ COUNTDOWN: The Thomas Byrnes statue is dressed in time for jumpers and jazz. Picture: Warwick Art Gallery

EVEN the Rose City's TJ Byrnes statue is getting in on the action of the Jumpers and Jazz festival, a week out from the start of the winter event.

The iconic Warwick statue of Queensland's 12th Premier is currently adorned in a pink, red, blue, and purple scarf and beanie, heralding the impending start of the annual festival.

This year's program is bigger than ever, with more than 100 events taking place over the Southern Downs region.

The 10-day festival begins on Friday, July 20 with the opening night Winter Dinner concert.

Local jazz artists the Blue Violets and international act Craig Martin and his swing band will be transforming the historic Warwick Town Hall into a sultry blues club for the evening.

Guests will be treated to local produce with a free drink on entry and canapes throughout the night.

If you can't make it to the opening event, you'll be able to get your blues hit the following weekend at the Morgan Park Raceway Jazz Lounge.

During the Stroll N Swing street market on July 28, the town hall will open its doors to locals after a quality glass of wine and great cheeses.

As Warwick's Jumpers and Jazz events grow in reputation around Queensland, the festival is able to attract more interesting and sought-out performers.

If you haven't had enough, Sunday, July 29, will complete the event, with the Warwick Credit Union's Picnic in the Park, featuring more jazz and fine local food and wines.

Tickets are available here. For more information about the festival, head here.

Originally published as Rose City rugs up for opening of Jumpers and Jazz festival