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21-456: The Brecon Jazz Festival is a music festival held annually in Brecon , Wales. Normally staged in early August, it has played host to a range of jazz musicians from across the world. Created in 1984 by local enthusiasts – musicians, promoters and fans – the early festival featured live jazz music on the streets and in the pubs and cafes of Brecon. It was a community event originally created by

42-720: A capacity of about 275,000 spectators, but has " fallow years " roughly every five years, so it is the biggest non-annual greenfield festival in the world. The oldest annual dedicated pop music festival in the world is Pinkpop Festival in the Netherlands , though in other genres, there are much older ones: the Three Choirs Festival in the UK has run annually since 1719. The Queensland Music Festival, established in 1999 and headquartered in Brisbane Australia,

63-410: A form of seasonal, cultural festivity, structured around a schedule of music performances, or concerts. Music festivals generally feature regular and extensive programming, than more spontaneous or improvised forms of music festivity. In traditional genres such as folk and classical music, a music festival can be defined as a community event , with performances of singing and instrument playing, that

84-451: A manifestation for creating escapism and a seasonal cultural economy to experience ritually and collectively. Another type of music festival is the music education , often organized annually in local communities, regionally, or nationally, for the benefit of amateur musicians of all ages and grades of achievement. Entrants perform prepared pieces or songs in front of an audience which includes competitors, family and friends, and members of

105-550: A specific charitable cause . At music festivals associated with charitable causes, there may be information about social or political issues . The Pythian Games at Delphi included musical performances, and may be one of the earliest festivals known. During the Middle Ages , festivals were often held as competitions. The music festival emerged in England in the 18th century, as an extension of urban concert life into

126-414: A unique image for it and attracting visitors. For example, Lollapalooza, Electric Daisy Carnival Las Vegas, Ultra Music Festival, Electric Forest, and others. While contemporary festivals are often represented as flourishing grounds for extraordinary experiences, they increasingly serve as a way to create cultural identity, lifestyle, community, belonging and self-actualisation. Furthermore, festivals are

147-403: Is often presented with a theme such as a music genre (e.g., blues, folk, jazz, classical music), nationality , locality of musicians, or holiday . Music festivals have developed as an industry which contributes to national economies. For example, Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival earned $ 115 million in 2017. Music festivals can be a way of building a brand for a destination, creating

168-441: Is required. Music festival A music festival is a community event with performances of singing and instrument playing that is often presented with a theme such as musical genre (e.g., rock , blues , folk , jazz , classical music ), nationality , locality of musicians, or holiday . Music festivals are generally organized by individuals or organizations within networks of music production, typically music scenes,

189-572: Is that participants can learn from one another rather than compete. Such festivals aim to provide a friendly and supportive platform for musicians to share in the excitement of making music. For many, they provide a bridge from lessons and examinations to performing confidently in public; for a few of the top performers, they provide a pathway to further professional study of music in a college, university or conservatory. Milwaukee , Wisconsin 's 11-day event, Summerfest , promotes itself as "The World's Largest Music Festival." Operating annually since 1968,

210-461: Is the largest music festival by land mass, as a state-wide music biennial music festival, over a three-week period during July. Lists of music festivals in: Scott Hamilton (musician) He was born in Providence, Rhode Island , United States. Hamilton began to play the tenor saxophone at the age of sixteen. In 1976, he moved to New York City and played with Benny Goodman at the end of

231-526: The 50th anniversary of the release of the Miles Davis album Kind of Blue (1959), the festival invited jazz fans to submit nomination for an award, in the form of a Blue plaque to be awarded annually, the first to be bestowed in 2010, honouring the venues that had made the most significant contribution to jazz in the United Kingdom. Twelve nominees were selected: The Concorde Club received

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252-522: The community, along with one or more adjudicators or judges. These adjudicators, who may be music teachers, professors, or professional performers, provide verbal and written feedback to each performer or group. The adjudicator may be someone whom they might never meet in any other way, as is the case when an adjudicator from another city is brought in to judge. They also usually receive a certificate, classified according to merit or ranking, and some may win trophies or even scholarships. The most important aspect

273-492: The decade. Most often he has been the leader of bands. He has worked with Ruby Braff and Warren Vache. He recorded his first significant jazz album as a leader for Chiaroscuro in 1977. The same year, he proceeded to record his first album for Concord , with whom he maintained a long recording career as a solo act, and as a member of the Concord Jazz All Stars. He accompanied singer Rosemary Clooney in

294-686: The festival attracts between 800,000 and 1,000,000 people each year, and hosts over 800 musical acts. The Woodstock Festival in 1969 drew nearly 500,000 attendees, and the Polish spin-off Przystanek Woodstock in 2014 drew 750,000 thus becoming the largest open air annual festival in Europe and the second largest in the world. In comparison, the Roskilde Festival in Denmark, attracts about 135,000 spectators each year. Glastonbury Festival has

315-537: The following year after the success of the first festival. Since 2016 the festival has been directed and presented by the Brecon Jazz stakeholders coordination group, founded by members of the local jazz club. Assets and historic rights to the festival are held by Brecon Jazz Festival Ltd and Friends of Brecon Jazz on behalf of the town of Brecon. As well as the main festival, a Brecon Fringe is organised as alternative free music in pubs, hotels, galleries and cafes in

336-463: The most votes in the initial voting, followed by The Band on the Wall and Ronnie Scott's, and will receive the initial (Kind of) Blue Plaque. Programmes of music over the festival weekend have included: Free music open to everyone, performed on the bandstand or pop-up locations in the centre of Brecon and on streets closed off to traffic for the festival weekend. The Stroller Programme , requiring

357-487: The music industries, or institutions of music education. Music festivals are commonly held outdoors, with tents or roofed temporary stages for the performers. Often music festivals host other attractions such as food and merchandise vending, dance, crafts, performance art , and social or cultural activities. Many festivals are annual, or repeat at some other interval, while some are held only once. Some festivals are organized as for-profit concerts and others are benefits for

378-562: The purchase of a "stroller ticket", with acts from the mainly British jazz scene performing in smaller indoor and larger outdoor venues. The Concert Programme showcasing major acts with an international profile. Every concert requires an individual ticket. Camping is popular at the festival, with two official campsites open to ticket holders and several independent campsites in the Brecon area. Hotels and bed and breakfasts are also available, but high demand usually means that early booking

399-628: The studio and on the road for a decade. During the 1980s, he toured Japan, Sweden, the UK, and performed at the Grande Parade du Jazz in Nice, France. In the 1990s, he moved to London and formed a quartet with John Pearce, Dave Green , and Steve Brown. In 2007, he made a guest appearance at the Brecon Jazz Festival , accompanied by Humphrey Lyttelton and his band. Part of this concert was shown on BBC Four as Humph's Last Stand ,

420-537: The town's residents, modelled on New Orleans -style jazz events. Jed Williams as president of the Welsh Jazz Society, and founding editor of the Cardiff -based magazine Jazz UK had many international connections and was involved since 1984, working with local organisers including Liz Elston and Tony Constantinescu. George Melly , who had a house close by, and was a friend of Tony Constantinescu, performed

441-3316: The town. Jazz musicians who have performed at the Brecon Jazz Festival. 1984 Humphrey Lyttelton , George Melly , Bruce Turner , John Barnes 1985 Jan Garbarek , Slim Gaillard , Stan Tracey , Ken Colyer 1986 Al Grey , Buddy Tate , George Chisholm , Dudu Pukwana , Blanche Finlay 1987 Joe Henderson , Helen Shapiro , Woody Shaw , Pasadena Roof Orchestra 1988 Lee Konitz , Humphrey Lyttelton , Slim Gaillard , Louisiana Red 1989 Sonny Rollins , Jimmy Giuffre , George Melly 1990 Humphrey Lyttelton , Sun Ra , Scott Hamilton (musician) 1991 Gerry Mulligan , Ruby Braff , Joe Pass 1992 Michel Petrucciani , Johnny Griffin , Pat Metheny , Courtney Pine 1993 Lionel Hampton , Stéphane Grappelli , Wynton Marsalis , Hank Jones , McCoy Tyner 1994 Benny Carter , George Shearing , Slide Hampton , Ray Brown 1995 Cleo Laine , Toots Thielemans , Kenny Barron , McCoy Tyner 1996 Van Morrison , Joshua Redman , Phil Woods , Charles Brown 1997 Milt Jackson , Hank Jones , Courtney Pine , Diana Krall 1998 Branford Marsalis , Van Morrison , Michel Petrucciani , Ahmad Jamal 1999 Ruby Braff , Stan Tracey 2000 Wayne Krantz , Kenny Barron , Scott Hamilton 2001 Van Morrison , Joshua Redman , Dianne Reeves 2002 Courtney Pine , Scott Hamilton , McCoy Tyner 2003 Humphrey Lyttelton , George Melly , Richard Galliano 2004 Amy Winehouse , Humphrey Lyttelton , George Melly 2005 Phil Woods , Peter King , Jon Faddis , Marty Grosz 2006 Stan Tracey , Kirk Lightsey , Gwilym Simcock 2007 Catrin Finch , Mulgrew Miller , Joe Lovano , Jools Holland 2008 Joan Armatrading , Cerys Matthews , Courtney Pine 2009 Anouar Brahem , Manu Dibango , Abdullah Ibrahim 2010 Hugh Masekela , Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club , Hypnotic Brass Ensemble 2011 Allen Toussaint , Femi Kuti , Monty Alexander , Courtney Pine 2012 Dionne Warwick , Roy Ayres , Soweto Kinch , Brecon Jazz Club Events 2013 Jools Holland , Courtney Pine , Mavis Staples , Brecon Jazz Club Events 2014 Laura Mvula , Gregory Porter , Loose Tubes , Brecon Jazz Club Events 2015 Robert Glasper , Phronesis , GoGo Penguin , Brecon Jazz Club Events 2016 Tina May , Jacqui Dankworth , Dennis Rollins , Nerija , Asterope , Capital City Jazz Orchestra , Geoff Eales , Brownfield Byrne , Trish Clowes . 2017 Darius Brubeck , Nigel Price , Atsuko Shimada , Rod Paton , Gerard Cousins 2018 Elaine Delmar , Maite Hontelé , Ian Shaw , Jim Hart , Adam Glasser , Byron Wallen 2019 Barbara Dennerlein , Stochelo Rosenberg , Scott Hamilton , Liane Carole , Karen Sharpe 2020 virtual Steve Lehman , Toni Kofi , Deelee Dubé , Xhosa Cole , Bryan Corbett 2021 hybrid Regina Carter , Huw Warren , Joanna Eden , Paula Gardiner , Art Themen 2022 Joan Chamorro , Simon Spillett , Claire Teal , Charlotte Glasson , Monmouth Big Band 2023 Emma Rawicz , The Louis and Ella Music Show, Faith I Branko, Lavon Hardison In 2009, in honour of

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