Seeking Sponsorship for 2013 Festival
As with all creative music and arts festivals, such events would not be possible without the generous support of corporate organisations and private patrons.
As with all creative music and arts festivals, such events would not be possible without the generous support of corporate organisations and private patrons.
Together we made it happen!
I have been visiting Rye for many years with friends and family and often thought how wonderful it would be to develop a Jazz Festival in such a beautiful town.
Don't forget to pick up today's Rye & Battle Observer for your full festival review and festival highlights in pictures. See here for brief online report.
If you haven't already seen a copy of the pre-festival interview with festival director Ian Bowden in the Brighton Argus, you can read it here:
Thank you to festival-goers who have posted on YouTube. These have been great to see, you can watch some of the highlights here. Keep them coming!
The festival's professional programme of headline artists drew to a close last night and we are delighted to report what a resounding success this part of the festival has been.
What a great start to the first Rye International Jazz Festival with the amazing Anthony Strong Trio performing to a sell-out audience at The George in Rye. With the last few remaining tickets selling on the door, Anthony performed a stunning set to a packed crowed who were up on their feet shouting for more at the end!
Tonight saw the official launch of the first Rye International Jazz Festival, with a drinks reception and live music at The George in Rye. It was a wonderful opportunity to thank sponsors, colleagues and friends who have helped make the festival a reality. The Violet Jive were fantastic...
Rye International Jazz Festival will feature on BBC South East News as part of a special interview with Ginger Baker, tonight from 6.30pm. If you haven't booked your festival events yet .. dont worry you still have time to book online or tickets will also be AVAILABLE ON THE DOOR!
Pick up a copy of this Friday's Rye and Battle Obsever to get the full scoop on the Musical Genius & Sex Symbol that is Mr Earl Okin. Rye International Jazz Festival are delighted to have Earl performing his one man show at the George in Rye on Sunday 26th August, 7pm.
