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Glasgow Times
4 days ago
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- Glasgow Times
Glasgow Jazz Festival 2025 showcasing talented musicians
The city's longest-running music festival will showcase more than 100 musicians across 35 events over five days, running until Sunday, June 22. Jill Rodger, director of Glasgow Jazz Festival, said: "We are thrilled to welcome audiences to the 39th edition of Glasgow Jazz Festival. (Image: Supplied) "The festival celebrates jazz in all its forms, showcasing the genre's rich diversity and multi-generational appeal and popularity. "The city will be alive with the sounds of the jazz world for five days, and with some shows sold out, I would encourage music fans to snap up their tickets and take the chance to soak up the magic of jazz in the heart of Glasgow." Read more: 'Exciting' new store to open in former Glasgow city centre bank Do you know him? Police keen to talk to man after 'serious assault' Kneecap greeted by hundreds at court as group member faces 'terrorism' charge This year's line-up features international artists and homegrown talent. Brian Jackson, best known for his work with Gil Scott-Heron, will headline at Saint Luke's on Friday, June 20. (Image: Supplied) Grammy-winning pianist and vocalist Jon Cleary will also perform in a nearly sold-out solo show, bringing his signature blend of New Orleans funk and jazz. The festival will showcase UK talent, including Theon Cross, whose tuba-led sound is reshaping modern jazz. (Image: Supplied) He will perform at Óran Mòr on Saturday, June 21, alongside Scottish drummer Graham Costello and DJ Rebecca Vasmant. One of Scotland's most promising saxophonists, Matt Carmichael, will take the stage on Thursday, June 19. Timmy Allan, winner of the BBC Radio Scotland Young Jazz Musician 2024, will perform at Nice n Sleazy the same night before hosting the first Late Night Jam Session. He said: "I'm very excited and honoured to be included in this year's Glasgow Jazz Festival. "I can't wait to play with my incredible band which is Norman Willmore, Brodie Laird-Jarvie and Roan Anderson. "The line-up for the festival is incredible as well and it's great to have my name alongside the likes of Matt Carmichael, Modern Vikings, Marianne McGregor, Fat-Suit… the list goes on.' In celebration of Glasgow 850, a special New Jazzwegians show curated by Fergus McCreadie will take place at Saint Luke's on Sunday, June 22. Glasgow Jazz Festival 2025 is supported by Creative Scotland and the Glasgow 850 Festivals Fund. For more information, go to
Glasgow Times
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow 850 fund backs jazz, arts and community events
The Glasgow Jazz Festival, Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival, and WestFest are among the recipients of the second phase of the one-off Glasgow 850 Festival Fund. Five organisations that stage annual city events received a total of £25,000 to improve their existing offerings that celebrate Glasgow talent, engage young people and expand community outreach. The 39th edition of the Glasgow Jazz Festival, which will be held from June 18 to 22, will feature five special free and discounted afternoon events during the weekend of June 21 and 22. More: Top cop calls on football clubs to organise title celebration events after chaos Jill Rodger, director of Glasgow Jazz Festival, said: "As Glasgow's longest-running festival, we're incredibly excited to be part of the Glasgow 850 celebrations and mark this milestone moment for our vibrant home city, known for its rich musical heritage and diversity. "This support from Glasgow 850 has allowed us to expand our festival programme and stage a series of weekend afternoon events which bring the joyful spirit of jazz to children, reach new audiences in Govan, and celebrate Glasgow's role as a thriving hub and destination for Scottish and international jazz talent to collaborate and flourish. "We look forward to bringing it all to life for audiences at our 39th edition this June." At the end of October, the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival will mark Glasgow 850 with two new initiatives. More: Star of legendary Scots rock band pictured at Glasgow restaurant In addition to these flagship awards, £35,000 was distributed through the Glasgow 850 Celebration Fund to 44 grassroots projects of up to £850, with each ward in the city represented. Councillor Susan Aitken, leader of Glasgow City Council, said: "Glasgow 850 is a celebration of our city's past, present and future – and it's the people of Glasgow who are making it their own. "These events, both large and small, reflect the pride, creativity and community spirit that define how people feel about their city and how they want to mark the year. "With this money, we've been able to support such a wide range of activities that will bring people together in every part of the city.'
