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We can offer a variety of sponsorship packages, if you are interested in sponsoring this event or would like more information, please contact Verity Hiscocks, Arts Development Manager on 01633 628968 or email pontypooljazz@torfaen.gov.uk |
Pontypool is located on the borders of the Brecon Beacons within easy reach of the Wales’ capital city Cardiff. Torfaen is an ideal place to visit for jazz enthusiasts, people interested in music and those wishing to ‘dip their toe’ in the world of jazz. If this is your first visit to Wales sample some of the interesting things to see and do in the three largest towns, Cwmbran, Pontypool and Blaenavon. For information about ‘places to stay’ and places to visit’ or for information about travelling to the area, please visit www.visittorfaen.co.uk |
Welcome to the Pontypool Jazz Festival website (formerly Pontypool Jazz in the Park). The Pontypool Jazz Festival will take place this year from Friday 3 September to Sunday 5 September 2010. This year the Festival will have a "Jazz from Wales" theme and will showcase the tremendous number of hugely talented Welsh-born and Wales-based Jazz musicians. To keep up to date with the very latest news and exclusive offers, you can sign up for our mailing list and as with last year you will be able to see what's on at this year's festival, via our online booking facility. Pontypool Jazz Festival 2010 is funded by:
How to Book Tickets: Online Booking www.congresstheatrecwmbran.co.uk | An easy and quick way to book. Telephone Booking On 01633 868239, our Box Office at the Congress Theatre is open Monday-Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm and Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm. Or leave a message on the answer phone outside office hours. Please note that credit card bookings will incur a £2.00 fee. In Person From the Congress Theatre during opening hours, Monday - Friday 9.00am - 5.00pm and Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm. By Post Addressed to the Congress Theatre, The Box Office, 50 Gwent Square, Cwmbran, NP44 1PL. Cheques must be made payable to The Congress Theatre Company and a stamped addressed envelope enclosed for return of tickets if a postal booking. Prices Friday Night – Launch Event Tickets £5 pp Saturday – Stroller price (access to all venues/performances, subject to seating) £5pp Sunday - Stroller price (access to all venues/performances, subject to seating) £5pp
Friday 3rd September 2010 (Launch Night) Tickets £5 pp Main Hall: 19:30 - Constellation Big Band 21:15 - Latin Perspective Saturday 4th September 2010 Stroller Bands £5 pp for access to the whole day Main Hall: 15:00 - WonderBrass 17:15 - Capital City Jazz Orchestra 19:15 - Bluesy Suzie 21:15 - Mike Harries & The Root Doctors Multi Function Room: 15:45 - Greater Gwent Youth Big Band 18:15 - Little Fish 20:45 - Mile Davies Tribute Band featuring Jonathon Crespo Dance Studio: 15:30 - The Good Life Band featuring Benjamin Jenkins 18:00 - Graham Watkins Quartet 20:15 - Dick Hamer Quartet Junior Jazz Suite (Healthy Living Room): 14:00 - Watch this Space! 15:30 - Workshop/Jam Session 17:15 - Saxtician 18:30 - Nathan Treadgold 19:45 - Sophistocats Sunday 5th September 2010 Stroller Bands £5 pp for access to the whole day Main Hall: 14:00 - The Torfaen Music Centre Gospel Choir 15:00 - Keith Little Band 16:30 - Amigos 18:15 - Byron Jones Big Band 19:45 - The Numbers Racket Multi Function Room: 15:00 - Friends & Strangers 17:30 - Joe Webb Trio 19:30 - Heavy Quartet Dance Studio: 15:15 - 5 Go Swing 17:15 - Fraser Allibone Quartet 19:15 - Torfaen Youth Big Band Junior Jazz Suite (Healthy Living Room): 14:00 - This Bass 15:30 - Workshop/Jam Session 17:15 - Soul’d Out 18:30 - Bryn Davies (Times correct at time of going live!) Online Booking www.congresstheatrecwmbran.co.uk | An easy and quick way to book. Telephone Booking On 01633 868239, our Box Office at the Congress Theatre is open Monday - Friday 9.30am - 5.00pm and Saturday 9.30am - 12.30pm. Or leave a message on the answer phone outside office hours. Please note that credit card bookings will incur a £2.00 fee.