Thank you so much to everyone who took part in the first ever Guildford Jazz and Soul Festival this Autumn! It was an amazing 6 weeks of live music, with a total of 18 events across 16 different venues, reaching an audience of over 2,500 people.
Thank you to the venues, the volunteers, and everyone who came, for helping bring the joy of live music and community into the heart of our beautiful town.
We are delighted to have partnered with the following venues: G Live, Guildford Pavilion, The University of Surrey Department of Music & Media, The Stoke pub, Tunsgate Quarter, Guildford Heritage at Abbott’s Hospital and The Guildhall, , Shardana Restaurant, Rogues Wine Bar, St. Saviour’s, Solar Sisters Cafe, Cosy Club, The Guildford Townhouse, Growler & Cans, and The Keep.
Special thanks to our sponsors, Stevens & Bolton, and to our designer Andy Cross of Cross & Co
Memorable moments from the first Guildford Jazz & Soul Festival in September/October 2024, with huge thanks to all the venues, musicians and music lovers who took part! Soundtrack: The Baylor Project - We Swing (The Cypher) ft. Jazzmeia Horn & Dianne Reeves, with kind permission of the artist
“Thank you for organising the brilliant Bill Laurance gig this evening. I have never heard piano sound like it.” - David
“"The performers were so talented and the music and musicians were amazing. I absolutely loved each of these shows and look forward to seeing further events in the future.” - Phyllis
“It was a great first Guildford Jazz Festival and I enjoyed coming to quite a few of the gigs on offer. Last nights gig was fab!! “ - Peter
“We haven't stop talking about it. Spectacular way to round off the season.” - Jon
“Huge congratulations on your first Festival - it was sensational” - Graham
Everyone at Stevens & Bolton is delighted to be supporting this year’s Guildford Jazz and Soul Festival as main sponsor. We share the commitment of the team at Guildford Jazz to bringing creative talent and excellence to Guildford, and we’re looking forward to an exciting couple of months at venues across the town.” James Waddell, Managing Partner
