A free music festival in Preston will see nearly 100 performers taking to the stage at a wide variety of venues throughout Preston.The Preston Jazz and Improvisation Festival will welcome 99 artists to the city between 21 May and 10 June.
The 24 public activities will include concerts featuring world-class musicians, and workshops that will offer the chance for everyone to join in making music. There will be a special acoustic gig filmed in front of a live audience, An Evening with Tim Staffell on Friday 9 June at the Continental. He will tell his fascinating story from his early days in bands with members of Queen to the present day, and play some of his finest songs. This will include a preview of new material from his forthcoming album Wayward Child. There will also be a question and answer section, giving audience members a chance to ask questions.
This year’s workshops include one on how to make music with mobile devices led by celebrated musician, composer, and audio designer Aziz Ibrahim. People can learn jazz guitar with John Bailey, and get hold of instruments, drums or even sing in a series of fun music making workshops with Dr Jon Aveyard. There is also a workshop on how to run your own music events for budding promoters or DIY musicians.
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