World class performers swing into town for jazz fest

Northern Ireland’s biggest and best Jazz Festival returns this May Bank Holiday weekend, with a headliner performance from Tainted Love singer Marc Almond.

More than 70,000 revellers are expected to descend on the city for the annual celebration, which is now in its 18^th year.

Jazz and big band artists from all over the world will perform at the event, which runs from May 2 to 6, including Kitty LaRoar, Mr Wilson’s Second Liners, Jumpin Up!, Jive Aces and Kaz Hawkins.

Former Soft Cell frontman Marc Almond will perform in the Millennium Forum on May 3, while visitors can also avail of Jazz Master Classes with respected musicians and Jazz Hubs at the Playhouse, Bennigans and the Great Hall at Magee.

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