JAZZ AT THE EXCHANGE
2009 - 2010 CONCERT PROGRAMME
FAREWELL BLUES…….
After eight years of bringing the
best of UK, European and American jazz bands and solo artistes
to North Tyneside, I regret to announce that the December 2010
Christmas Party concert will be the last
in the series. Rising costs, lack of Arts Council support and declining
audiences all add up to a situation where we can no longer present
the quality of jazz that I would like and still break even financially.
Under the circumstances, I think it best to call a halt, with thanks
to all those who have supported us over the past eight years.
Those of you still looking to enjoy good traditional jazz in the
region should be aware that the monthly Trinity Jazz programme at
Gosforth will be continuing, and discussions are ongoing with the
Customs House at South Shields re a monthly jazz concert series
there in 2011. And of course there's always the November 2011 Classic
Jazz Party at the Village Hotel to look forward to - check out the
new stuff on our website, www.whitleybayjazzfest.org
Once again, many thanks for your support over the years, and keep
jazzin'!
Mike Durham
BOX NEW BOX OFFICE ARRANGEMENTS
The Box Office number remains unchanged
at 0191 643 7093, but from January 2010 it will no longer be
located
at the Saville Exchange
and booking in person will therefore not be possible. Telephone
bookings by credit or debit card will still be welcome, but we regret
that in future we cannot reserve specific seats: if you wish to
be certain of sitting with friends, or in a particular location
in
the auditorium, we can only advise you to arrive early – admission
will be from 6.00pm. These changes are beyond the control of Jazz
@ The Exchange, and we hope you will bear with us as we strive to
keep good jazz alive in this excellent venue.
The
Saville Exchange is an excellent performance and function space
within a converted Wesleyan Chapel dating from 1856. It accommodates
up to 280 concert patrons in a comfortable, smoke-free environment
with superb acoustics and good sight-lines. Disabled access and
facilities are provided and there is ample free parking. North Shields
Metro
station is a few minutes’ walk away. There is a bar in the concert
space, and the adjacent Exchange Bistro offers an excellent pre-concert
dinner menu (bookings (0191) 258 7866.
ENQUIRIES: for further information or any other enquiries, please
phone Mike Durham on 0191 281 2935, or e-mail me at mikedurham_jazz@hotmail.com
All concerts start at 8.00pm unless
otherwise indicated. Tickets are priced at £11 (concessions £10)
unless otherwise noted.
Jazz @The Exchange gratefully acknowledges the financial support,
past and present, of North Tyneside Council, Arts Council England,
the Northern Rock Foundation, Procter & Gamble,
North Tyneside Arts, Jazz Action, J G Windows, York House Hotel,
Whizzprint, Awards for All,
The
Community Foundation and Village Hotels.
Saville Exchange, Howard Street, North Shields, NE30 1SE
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