WORTLEY VILLAGE JAZZ & BLUES FESTIVAL POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2020
It is with blue hearts that organizers of the Wortley Village Jazz & Blues Festival (WVJBF) officially announce the postponement of their 10th Anniversary event. In the interest of continued public safety regarding COVID-19, we have decided to celebrate in August 2021.
WVJBF joins a long list of events postponing plans due to the pandemic. We all look forward to performing and enjoying live music together again, but this can only happen when it’s safe to do so.
The WVJBF attracts more than 5,000 fans every summer to Old South, London for a unique afternoon of live jazz and blues on Wortley Road. Celebrating local talent has always been a focus of the Festival. The area musicians and bands who were scheduled for this year have been contacted and, if available, will perform in August 2021. Please keep local musicians in your thoughts and try to support their artistic efforts if you can.
Organizers also wish to acknowledge their continued partnership with the Old South Community Organization, the behind-the-scenes work of local volunteers, and kind public donations made in past seasons.
The success of WVJBF relies heavily on the generous financial support of our Wortley Village sponsors. Many of these restaurants, retail outlets, and services will struggle in the coming year. The Festival encourages fans to “support local” in any way possible during this time.
We look forward to sharing live music with you soon.
Chris Murphy, Artistic Director
Wortley Village Jazz & Blues Festival
Marty Verweel
James S. Reaney
Brian Ball
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 3, 2020
It is with blue hearts that organizers of the Wortley Village Jazz & Blues Festival (WVJBF) officially announce the postponement of their 10th Anniversary event. In the interest of continued public safety regarding COVID-19, we have decided to celebrate in August 2021.
WVJBF joins a long list of events postponing plans due to the pandemic. We all look forward to performing and enjoying live music together again, but this can only happen when it’s safe to do so.
The WVJBF attracts more than 5,000 fans every summer to Old South, London for a unique afternoon of live jazz and blues on Wortley Road. Celebrating local talent has always been a focus of the Festival. The area musicians and bands who were scheduled for this year have been contacted and, if available, will perform in August 2021. Please keep local musicians in your thoughts and try to support their artistic efforts if you can.
Organizers also wish to acknowledge their continued partnership with the Old South Community Organization, the behind-the-scenes work of local volunteers, and kind public donations made in past seasons.
The success of WVJBF relies heavily on the generous financial support of our Wortley Village sponsors. Many of these restaurants, retail outlets, and services will struggle in the coming year. The Festival encourages fans to “support local” in any way possible during this time.
We look forward to sharing live music with you soon.
Chris Murphy, Artistic Director
Wortley Village Jazz & Blues Festival
Marty Verweel
James S. Reaney
Brian Ball
