For information on clubhouse opening hours during the 2018 Festival, AGM, catering, stewarding, membership cards and raffle etc. please see under “Friends News”.
Month: July 2018
Helena, who sold Welsh Cakes at Brecon Jazz dies at 101 years
A centenarian who sold welsh cakes for charity at Brecon Jazz every year has died as she approached her 102nd birthday in August. Retired teacher and farmer, Helena Jones, became the oldest person to compete at the National Eidsteddfod, having learnt Welsh aged 90. She also took part in the Hay Festival aged 101. She…
FoBJ donates £2,500 to Festival
FoBJ were delighted to be able to hand over a cheque for £2,500 to the Festival organisers last Friday, 13 July, so thank you for your support.
Festival Workshops Programme
Workshops programme is now available at https://breconjazz.org/tickets/ Message from the organisers who will be emailing “Weekenders” about their choices: “Please note that Friday afternoon has 3 items (2 workshops and one small performance) – these are for FOBJ members’ first choice – a choice of one of these on Friday is already included in the…
Weekender Ticket entitlement
Friends who have bought Weekender tickets will be contacted this week by the organisers to advise their meal choice and small venue options for the Friday. Weekend tickets cover everything except the charity concert (Ian Shaw) which is a fundraiser (tickets £14), the late eve Market Hall (£5 entry for jazzers) on Saturday, or the…
Cathedral Jazz Service
We are pleased to inform you that the Sunday morning Jazz Service is back and will take place at Brecon Cathedral at 10.30am Sunday, 12 August.
Clubhouse matters 2018
AGM 10am on Saturday, 11 August, at the Clubhouse – Bishop Bevan Hall. CATERING Our original caterer, for reasons beyond their control, are unable to look after us in the clubhouse. However, local ladies who fund-raise for Cancer Research Wales, have stepped into the void on Saturday and Sunday 11 and 12 August between midday…
Dixieland Jazz at Theatr Brycheiniog – Thurs 9 August
7.30pm, Thurs 9 August : ‘Rhys Taylor’s Dixie Band’ Quintet, featuring Rhys Taylor on Clarinet and Sax at Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, in association with Brecon Jazz Club. Tickets £10, or £20 with curry supper and drink from 5.30pm at theatre’s Waterfront Cafe by the canal. Food must be booked in advance. Telephone 01874 611622 or visit…
Message from Wellington Hotel
Can members who have booked accommodation in the Wellington Hotel (particularly if they rebooked last year) please telephone them on 01874 625225 to reconfirm their booking, with number of nights.
SOUNDS OF CUBA SOLD OUT
“Sounds of Cuba” is now sold out. Everyone with FoBJ Weekend tickets has a seat there. Last few tickets left for: Big Band Castle Hotel, Friday night Tom Smith Septet, Saturday South African Jazz Septet, Saturday To book, visit http://www.breconjazz.org