Great news for jazz fans is that The Cape Town Jazzathon returns to the V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre from the 18 – 21 January, 2018. Now in its 21st year, 2018 marks the beginning of the third decade of this jazz showcase, which has become a landmark event at the V&A Waterfront.
Fondly known as The People’s Festival, the production once again features four days of epic jazz and fusion. Produced by JCQ Productions, Jazzathon 2018’s programme will feature emerging artists, women in jazz, collaborations and Cape jazz legends.
Jazzathon 2018 lineup
Thursday 18 January, 2018
13:00 Official Opening
13:10 Drummers Unite
13:45 Young Gypsies
14:20 Fusion Child
14:50 Lyle Syster
15:20 Zion 3
15:55 Chadleigh Gowar
16:30 The Unity Band
17:25 Major 7
18:20 The Pedestrians
19:00 Winston Siljeur Project
Friday 19 January, 2018
13:00 Jodi Fredericks
13:30 Language of Being
14:25 Royston/Lucretia/TuSmart
15:25 Nadine Matthews
16:15 Downtown
16:55 Cherise van Wyk
17:30 South Project
18:25 Signature SA Featuring Carmen Exclusive
19:20 SoulJourn feat special guests
Saturday 20 January 2018
13:00 WCYO
13:45 Kamisa
14:30 Future Prospects
15:15 Blaze Band
16:00 The Unexpected Band
17:00 Donveno Prins
17:45 Ami Williams
18:30 Cameron Ward
19:30 Jonathan Rubain
Sunday 21 January, 2018
13:00 Isaiah
13:30 Destined
14:00 Kingsli Zondi
14:30 Ebed Worship
15:00 Divine Purpose
15:30 Keegan Williams
16:00 Joe Schaffers
16:35 Augie West
17:10 Keanu Harker
17:55 Jazz Yard Academy
18:25 Thank You Speeches
18:35 Neville D
19:30 Jazzathon Official Close
The production crew is sourced from skills development programs – with support from the Cape Town International Jazz Festival through their CSI program of Music and Careers. Artist and event merchandise can be purchased at the kiosk opposite the amphitheatre.
What: The Cape Town Jazzathon
Where: V&A Waterfront Amphitheatre, Cape Town
When: 18 – 21 January, 2018 at 1pm to 8pm daily
Jazzathon office: 081 594 3960 after 21 January, office@parkan.co.za
Facebook: @Jazzathon
Cover pic: Lyle Syster
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