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Music Festivals Archive
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7th Valletta International Baroque Festival, Malta
Posted on 13 January, 2019 | No CommentsFor 15 days in January Valletta is host to an International Baroque Music Festival. Rupert Parker went to listen to the opening concerts What better place than Valletta, a complete... -
The Dominican Republic Stages its 22nd Jazz Festival
Posted on 18 December, 2018 | No CommentsRupert Parker enjoys this very inclusive Caribbean music festival One of the biggest cultural events in the Caribbean, the DR Jazz Festival is quite unlike any other. It’s staged in... -
Macedonia & Albania – A Cultural Tour
Posted on 26 October, 2018 | No CommentsPetra Shepherd finds two delightful countries unspoilt by by hordes of tourists Blissfully overlooked by mass tourism, Macedonia and Albania are two of the best kept secrets in the Balkans. With... -
All aboard for Oberammergau
Posted on 16 August, 2018 | No CommentsA once in a decade experience In our fast-paced, instant gratification society, it is rare to find a true one-off worth waiting for. The Oberammergau Passion Play is a... -
Still three weekends left to attend the River Stage Festival on London’s South Bank
Posted on 24 July, 2018 | No CommentsRiver Stage, the free outdoor Summer festival organised by the National Theatre in partnership with five of the UK’s leading arts and culture organisations begins on London’s South Bank this... -
London Saxophone Festival 21st – 27th May 2018
Posted on 18 May, 2018 | No CommentsA Brand New Festival For London Celebrating The Iconic Instrument Featuring Concerts, Workshops, Tutorials And More May 2018 sees the launch of the inaugural London Saxophone Festival, a celebration of... -
Leeuwarden-Friesland Capital of Culture 2018
Posted on 15 January, 2018 | No CommentsDare to dream – Dare to act – Dare to be different The European Capital of Culture 2018 countdown is almost over in Leeuwarden, the capital of the Dutch province... -
Switzerland’s 30th Jodelfest
Posted on 25 September, 2017 | No CommentsAfter hearing this unique music form Liz Gill becomes an enthusiastic convert Yodelling – that’s a bit naff isn’t it? All those kitsch costumes and Lonely Goatherd connotations. That’s certainly... -
Koktebel Jazz Party, Crimea, Russia
Posted on 30 August, 2017 | No CommentsNow in its 15th year, the Koktebel Jazz Festival is long established in this Crimean resort on the shores of the Black Sea. Rupert Parker reports. It’s not like the... -
North Sea Jazz Festival 2017
Posted on 2 August, 2017 | No CommentsThis year’s Rotterdam’s North Sea Jazz Festival sticks to its winning formula of jazz, rock, soul and blues with distinguished improvisers sharing the bill with Mary J Blige, George Benson,...