ASB Queenstown JazzFest
18-27 October 2008
Celebrating 30 years of fantastic music
Celebrate with ASB Queenstown JazzFest as it reaches its milestone 30th anniversary! It’s Queenstown’s major springtime
event, a 10-day programme of live music from October 18 to 27 showcasing a breadth of jazz styles from around New
Zealand and the world. More than 50 bands and 200 performers inspire and entertain through a programme of more than 80
free events and premium ticketed headline concerts.
ASB Queenstown JazzFest
18 - 27 October 2008
Queenstown, New Zealand
www.asbjazzfest.co.nz
Background information
The ASB Queenstown JazzFest is one of Queenstown's premier events.
Ten days of live music in ‘God’s amphitheatre’ sees jazz, and jazz-influenced styles, made accessible to everyone, young
and old. It’s about quality music and entertainment ranging from traditional jazz to the blues, from jazz rock to soul
or fusion and hip hop.
By attracting leading exponents of all forms of music to New Zealand’s leading resort town, and then packaging their
performances into concerts and themed events in downtown Queenstown or amongst the vines in Gibbston Valley, the
festival delivers a unique experience for everyone to enjoy.
Each year the calibre of artists and performances sets a new benchmark for the event, with the majority of ticketed
events a sellout.
Up and coming young musicians are given their chance to star through the AJ Hackett Bungy Jumpstart youth jazz
competition, open to young musicians from around the country. The winner of the solo section will head to Aspen to
develop new skills and improve their musicianship.
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