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The York Jazz and Soul Festival is a premium WA event for world class artists and jazz fans alike.

Hosted in the proud historic town of York, the vintage atmosphere is the perfect setting to mix seven stages of incredible music with locally produced gourmet food and the infectious buzz of happy people. The streets come alive with all that jazz.

Last year, the new-look York Jazz & Soul Festival presented the best line-up of jazz talent ever assembled in Western Australia. The artist program showcased international, national and local legends, alongside the best emerging jazz talent in Australia. The music styles covered traditional jazz, be-bop, improvisational jazz, modern jazz, dixieland, soul, youth jazz, swing, gospel, funk and nu-jazz.

This year the event will build on the success of 2008 with what has shaped up to be a seriously impressive program. In addition to the musical feast, participants can treat themselves to premium food and beverages, browse the street markets, participate in dancing demos, reminisce over the fine display of vintage motor vehicles, be inspired by jazz-themed art projects for a truly authentic jazz experience.

This vibrant weekend event is held in the middle of October, in the height or wildflower season when Yorkglows in all its spring magic. With a choice of day passes, weekend passes, accommodation and transport options. The York Jazz and Soul Festival is on target to securing a place on the global festival calendar as the coolest destination for an authentic experience of jazz music and entertainment.

Reviews of the 2008 festival

"All the goods bits of the festival were there: beautifully maintained buildings, bustling streets, quirky stage locations; plus the best line up the festival has ever seen. In the space of four hours on Saturday night could be heard the cool jazz singer Vince Jones, guitarist Lior, American Jazz legend John Scofield and acid vibraphone player Roy Ayers"
Rosalind Appleby - The West Australian Oct 22 2008

"It was a pity to leave both York and the festival with a full day remaining as we dozed our way back to P-Town, jealous thoughts of the happy campers we left behind consumed us. I simply cannot wait for next year and am wondering how such a world class line up could possibly be topped. " Gareth Richardson - The Drum Media Oct 23 2008

"The 21st York Jazz and Soul Festival was a lesson in all things jazz, leaving many bewildered at the variety encompassed in the genre. Spread along the main strip of York, festival goers could wander at their leisure through the township. Beautiful weather plenty of seating and shade, relatively clean toilets, rugging up after sunset and a polite atmosphere meant that patrons of all ages could be comfortable from morning to night"
Raciroo - Faster Louder Oct 23 2008

Welcome to the York Jazz & Soul Festival.
The final program of this fabulous WA weekend comprises of three main stages, the boutique markets on Peace Park and various jazzy and culinary delights around town.
Weather looks lovely and the wildflower buds are poking out just in time so we’re glad you could make it and looking forward to a tops little weekend.
Note that there is some variation from the original published program as we condensed the talent into fewer stages than originally planned so please see attached for the official final program.
Most importantly, we really do have the good fortune of seeing some of the finest players in the world this weekend so feel the love, share it around and have one of the greatest weekends of the year.
York is amazing in Spring and with music like this in this personal and relaxed atmosphere with wonderful people you can’t do much better.

Look forward to seeing you there!

How to get there
Head East on Great Eastern Highway about 50 minutes out of town to the York turn off on the right (great big sign) and 40 minutes or so along that road you hit York.
The first major street on the left after you enter town and cross the train lines is Avon Terrace. The Town Hall (Artist/Festival HQ is about 100m up that street on the corner of Joaquina St.

What to do to validate your ticket
Present your ticket at the main entry archway to the right of town hall building and receive your wristband that gives you access to all stages.

Parking
There are a number of street parking opportunities near the site and you should be able to park with a couple of hundred metres of the festival precinct with ease.
Note Joaquina Street is closed to vehicles so you can move between the venues, park and town with ease.

Set Times

The program hyperlink is on this page for you to view.There are also some other surprises in and around York on free stages at various pubs/galleries.
York Visitors Centre can give you tips on other things to do.

Camping
If you are a camper here is the major information you need
Time; You can access camping area from Friday at 3pm until 10am Monday morning. Tickets must be bought from www.yorkjazz.com.au
Location;Memorial Field (Hockey Oval).
Access directions; Turn left into Forrest (1^st major left turn as you approach town (before rail tracks))
Then turn immediately right into Barker St and drive straight ahead to hockey oval (new corrugated iron clubhouse & light poles)

How to get to the festival from the camp; Head out of the pedestrian gate onto the main road – turn left cross train track and first left is Avon Terrace where you’ll find the festival precinct.
Facilities; Toilet on site but full showers/toilets are available at recreation centre 400m away.
Parking; All vehicles park on the gravel near the grassed camping area.
Camping managers will be on site all weekend.
Please call them with any issues Jonathan Trask 0429 354 856 & Mike (Kombi) 0414 925 116

Refreshments
We have festival bars at the Town Hall and Masonic Hall serving premium tap beers, cocktails and poured spirits.
There are also many other options for a sunny spring beer garden pint around town.
Please bring valid 18+ ID for bars however old you think you look!

Merchandise
CD’s/Records of artists appearing are available in the town hall side annexe all weekend

Town Hall; Corner of Joaquina Street & Avon Terrace YORK
Artist Merchandise; In room annexed to Town Hall YORK
Event HQ & Info; In tourist bureau at Town Hall entry

if you have any additional queries please contact paul@supersonicevents.com.au or call 0419 907 947 or the York Visitors Centre