IT IS WITH THE UTMOST GRATITUDE AND THANKS TO

OUR ENTHUSIASTIC AND APPRECIATIVE AUDIENCES
OUR EXTRAORDINARILY GIFTED AND ACCOMPLISHED ARTISTS
OUR DEDICATED MUSIC TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS
OUR CHEERFUL, ATTENTIVE AND TIRELESS VOLUNTEERS
OUR LEARNED AND ENGAGING CONCERTS MANAGERS
OUR CREATIVE SPECIAL PROGRAMMES CO-ORDINATORS
OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS, PARTNERS AND PATRONS
OUR EXCITING VENUES AND SPECIAL EVENTS PARTNERS

THAT WE WELCOME YOU TO THIS YEAR'S FESTIVAL!

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T"The Barrie Jazz and Blues Fest has a well-deserved
reputation for delivering surprises and exceptional
concerts, going far beyond expectations."
Miriam King - BRADFORD TODAY

"...events like...The Barrie Jazz And Blues Festival are just a
few of the city's better-known cultural mainstays".
THE GLOBE AND MAIL

"With over 25 venues lined up for this incredible jazz and
blues fest, it will be easy to find events that are free."
suite101.com

"Depuis une vingtaine d'années, cet événement annuel
présente d'excellents spectacles de musique jazz et blues et
leurs déclinaisons, notamment au village urbain (hip-hop, funk...).
Le site extérieur se trouve à Heritage Park, mais des
spectacle sont lieu un peu partout dans la région."
petite futé - France

"Some of the biggest ... occur during summer, when ...
outdoor music festivals are huge. The biggies include the
Toronto Jazz Festival, Festival of the Sound in Parry Sound,
... Barrie Jazz and Blues Festival, Sunfest in London, ....."
EzineArticles.com

"The Barrie Jazz And Blues Festival brings world-class
music to Barrie .... The City of Barrie recognizes the
Festival's cultural and economic impact on the city and
considers it one of its Signature Events."
Arin Donnelly, Community Events Programmer,
City of Barrie

Brownman Ali write:
"Barrie has a remarkably attentive jazz scene at Fitzy's (Crab Shack)
-- cats who clap for solos and recognize tunes... it was a pleasure to
play there. I always get a little apprehensive the farther out of
urban centres I wander (figuring I'm always at risk of being
strung up if the music's too big city weird) --
but Barrie's scene is heavy. I think a big shout out needs
to go out to Robin Munro, who runs the Barrie jazz fest,
books Fitzy's with talent I was honored to be a part of,
and has done so much for jazz education in that region.
In short -- YAY BARRIE!"