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RYE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL

THURSDAY 24 - MONDAY 28 AUGUST 2023

THE 2023 LINE UP
 
 

LOOK BACK AT THE 2023 FESTIVAL PROGRAMME

VIEW THE 2023 FESTIVAL GUIDE HERE

 
 
IAN SHAW amp CLAIRE MARTIN

IAN SHAW & CLAIRE MARTIN

09 Sep 2023 19:00 - 22:30

An Intimate & Unique Jazz Supper At The Balfour Winery 

BOOK NOW about IAN SHAW & CLAIRE MARTIN
LAURA MVULA

LAURA MVULA

25 Aug 2023 20:00 - 22:00

A Unique Intimate Headline Concert At St Mary's Church 

EVENT FINISHED about LAURA MVULA
Will Colliers Chet Baker Project

Will Collier's Chet Baker Project

25 Aug 2023 20:00 - 22:30

Cool Live Jazz At The Rye Community Centre

EVENT FINISHED about Will Collier's Chet Baker Project
KINO OUTDOOR COMMUNITY STAGE SATURDAY

KINO OUTDOOR COMMUNITY STAGE SATURDAY

26 Aug 2023 12:00 - 21:30

Music For All At The Outdoor Stage 

FREE MUSICabout KINO OUTDOOR COMMUNITY STAGE SATURDAY
SNOWBOY amp THE LATIN SECTION

SNOWBOY & THE LATIN SECTION

26 Aug 2023 15:00 - 17:00

An Intimate Afternoon Concert At St Mary's Church 

EVENT FINISHED about SNOWBOY & THE LATIN SECTION
RUBY TURNER

RUBY TURNER

26 Aug 2023 20:00 - 22:30

An Evening Headline Concert At St Mary's Church 

EVENT FINISHED about RUBY TURNER
COLLETTE COOPER

COLLETTE COOPER

26 Aug 2023 20:00 - 22:30

Collette Cooper Sings The Blues At The Rye Community Centre

EVENT FINISHED about COLLETTE COOPER
KINO OUTDOOR COMMUNITY STAGE SUNDAY

KINO OUTDOOR COMMUNITY STAGE SUNDAY

27 Aug 2023 12:00 - 21:30

Music For All At The Outdoor Stage 

FREE MUSICabout KINO OUTDOOR COMMUNITY STAGE SUNDAY
MIKE FARRIS amp FULL BAND

MIKE FARRIS & FULL BAND

27 Aug 2023 15:00 - 17:00

An Intimate Afternoon Concert At St Mary's Church

EVENT FINISHED about MIKE FARRIS & FULL BAND
Mario Biondi

Mario Biondi

27 Aug 2023 20:00 - 22:30

An Evening Headline Concert At St Mary's Church

EVENT FINISHED about Mario Biondi
Kitty LaRoar

Kitty LaRoar

27 Aug 2023 20:00 - 22:30

Cool Live Jazz At The Rye Community Centre 

EVENT FINISHED about Kitty LaRoar
KINO OUTDOOR COMMUNITY STAGE MONDAY

KINO OUTDOOR COMMUNITY STAGE MONDAY

28 Aug 2023 12:00 - 21:30

Music For All At The Outdoor Stage 

FREE MUSICabout KINO OUTDOOR COMMUNITY STAGE MONDAY
Joe Stilgoe

Joe Stilgoe

28 Aug 2023 14:00 - 16:00

An Intimate Afternoon Concert At St Mary's Church

EVENT FINISHED about Joe Stilgoe
The Brand New Heavies

The Brand New Heavies

28 Aug 2023 20:00 - 22:30

An Evening Headline Concert At St Mary's Church 

EVENT FINISHED about The Brand New Heavies
The Old Bell

The Old Bell

24 Aug 2023 17:00 - 19:30

Free Live Music with Atmosphere & Charm

FREE MUSICabout The Old Bell
The Grapevine Champagne amp Jazz Bar

The Grapevine Champagne & Jazz Bar

24 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2023 20:00 - 19:00

Daily Live Music From Afternoon to Evening

FREE MUSICabout The Grapevine Champagne & Jazz Bar
The Ship Inn Rye

The Ship Inn, Rye

24 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2023 19:30 - 22:00

Five Free Live Performances At The Ship Inn, Rye 

FREE MUSICabout The Ship Inn, Rye
William the Conqueror

William the Conqueror

27 Aug 2023 13:00 - 17:00

Stompin' Delta Blues at The William the Conqueror

FREE MUSICabout William the Conqueror
THE LOOKOUT RYE

THE LOOKOUT RYE

27 Aug 2023 17:00 - 19:00

Cool Afternoon Jazz On The Terrace At The Lookout Rye 

FREE MUSICabout THE LOOKOUT RYE
FREE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY MUSIC

FREE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY MUSIC

26 Aug 2023 - 28 Aug 2023 11:00 - 21:30

Venue Information, Facilities & Procedures 

VENUE INFORMATION about FREE OUTDOOR COMMUNITY MUSIC
 

WHAT AN INCREDIBLE FIVE DAYS OF AMAZING MUSIC, FUN AND JOY IN THE BEAUTIFUL TOWN OF RYE

 

The festival celebrated its 11th year at the end of August as thousands of music fans and families flocked to the beautiful town of Rye, East Sussex. 

Thank you to all those that attended the festival, a special thank you to the town of Rye, the exceptional musicians that performed, our festival partners, patrons, advertisers and our incredible team of professionals and amazing volunteers that make the festival the success that it is.

We presented a jam-packed programme of world class headline concerts at St Mary's church and a range of free live music events at many local fringe venues.

There were so many wonderful highlights to savour and to enjoy, with incredible performances from Laura Mvula, Snowboy and The Latin Section, the incredible Ruby Turner, Mike Farris from Nashville, Mario Biondi, Joe Stilgoe and the mighty Brand New Heavies who closed the festival on Monday 28 August at St Mary’s church to a packed audience.

Our free outdoor music stage located within the heart of the town attracted thousands of music fans and families who revelled in the variety and vibrancy of fabulous quality music over three days from Saturday 26 to Monday 28 August! Musicians travelled from far and wide to perform from London, Hastings, Devon, Bristol and from across the southeast.

We are immensely proud to have presented such an eclectic and vibrant mix of music which included Jazz, Blues, Swing, Funk, Soul, Latin and infectious Cuban rhythms.

See the 2023 photo gallery here

Thank you to everyone that made a valuable and much appreciated donation during the three days of our free music performances at the outdoor music stage, and we also express our gratitude to those that supported our crowd funder all of which enabled us to provide the quality free music which is a core and important part of the festival.

We are already working on the plans for the 2024 festival, and we promise you the same high standards in music plus some very exciting additional events that will enhance the festival overall.

MAKE SURE THAT YOU SAVE THE DATES FOR NEXT YEAR – THURSDAY 22 TO MONDAY 26 AUGUST 2024

We look forward to seeing you all again at the end of August 2024 and please do stay connected via social media or sign up to our newsletter for updates.

The festival as always is proud and committed to working with our fabulous charity partners 'The Music Well'.

Check out The Music Well Website 

Cherish the music, share the joy, and keep safe – Ian, Vicki, Kate, and the team at Rye Jazz HQ.

WE PRESENTED THREE DAYS OF QUALITY FREE MUSIC PERFORMANCES FROM SATURDAY 26 TO MONDAY 28 AUGUST AT OUR DEDICATED OUTDOOR MUSIC STAGE LOCATED WITHIN THE HEART OF THE TOWN ON THE TERRACE AT THE KINO CINEMA, RYE

 

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY - THE 2024 FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE FROM THURSDAY 22 TO MONDAY 26 AUGUST 

Please keep in touch via social media at Facebook @ryejazzblues and Instagram @ryejazzblues

 
 

Festival Partners

 

GABY HARDWICKE

SPECTRUM IFA

BREWERY YARD CLUB

CARDINUS RISK MANAGEMENT

PHILLIPS & STUBBS

ROTHER DISTRICT COUNCIL

THE MERMAID INN

PARKER BUILDING SUPPLIES

YAMAHA PIANOS

BALFOUR WINERY

JAKE'S DRINKS

SUSSEX PLUMBING SUPPLIES

JEMPSONS

AHSHDOWN HURREY

CINQUE PORTS RADIO

BBC RADIO KENT

RYE NEWS

SUSSEX WORLD

THE SHIP INN RYE

BBC RADIO SUSSEX

STONEROCK

BRAMLEY & TEAL

ON STAGE

HERINGTONS

THE GRAPEVINE

1066 COUNTRY

ARTHUR C TOWNER

ARTS COUNCIL ENGLAND

COMMUNITY FUND

DE LA WARR PAVILION

KINO CINEMA

W W & HANCOCK

CHALK CLIFF TRUST

EONIC WEB DESIGN

 
 
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