The 2020 Hot August Jazz Festival will be held on Sunday, 30 August—the first live music festival in Tasmania after state restrictions on COVID-19 have been put in place since March this year! By Mallika Naguran
Hobart, 26 August 2020. Itching for some jazz? You’re probably wondering if there will be any live jazz music anytime soon, if the coronavirus pandemic social gathering restrictions permit.
You’re in luck! Word has it that this year, the show will go on. Yes, there will be a 2020 edition of Hot August Jazz Festival. For weeks and to date, Tasmania recorded no new coronavirus cases, a contrast from continuing infections being reported in the state of Victoria and New South Wales.
The organisers this year have brought together 45 bands that include the Big Small Band, Bruny Island New Orleans Jazz Band, Les Femme Rouge, Narida and Friends, Simon Patterson Trio, Spike Mason 4tet, D7, The Sasha Gavlet Quartet and more. Which is more your type?
Groove to the rhythm of the Big Small Band at the Hot August Jazz Festival 2020 in north Hobart
Get hold of the rather comprehensive Hot August Jazz Festival 2020 programme here.
All in one day, they’ll perform at seven venues along the North Hobart leisure and pleasure strip: Queens Head, Republic Bar, The Crescent, Rain Check Lounge, Willing Bros Wine Merchants, Marigold, and Room for a Pony. Bookings may be required, so check in advance so as not to be left waiting outside.
So support live music, especially during this challenging time. The artists, restaurants, cafes and pubs need you (and your wallet)!
Bring a good listening ear, happy spirit, use the hand sanitiser provided on site before entering the premises and maintain a 1.5m distance from the next group/table. Let’s stick with the guidelines to ensure that the show will go on!
Bright and beautiful sounds with Nadira & Friends at the 2020 Hot August Jazz Festival organised by the Hobart Jazz Club—Tasmania’s own jazz festival.
About Hot August Jazz
Hot August Jazz is always on the Last Sunday in August in the North Hobart CBD. Hot August Jazz is a showcase of Tasmanian talent. Brought to you by the Hobart Jazz Club that has been around for over 70 years.
First started back in the 1940’s by a group of jazz lovers as a social event and a way of bringing artists to Tasmania, it has grown to be a very progressive and supportive club.
The club has had different locations over the years; it currently meets for a monthly concert on the second Tuesday of the month (excluding January) at the Claremont RSL at 9 Bilton St Claremont.
The general public is welcome to all events, however being a member of the club has its advantages. Members are entitled to half price entry at the monthly concerts and substantial discounts at other Jazz Club events. Musicians who are members may receive free accommodation at out of town festivals organised by the Jazz Club; so check out their membership. Check out the festivals and jam sessions in “It’s Showtime”