This years Lagavulin sponsored Islay Jazz Festival will be held from 12-14th September and it's already the 16th edition of this popular Islay event. As usual the concerts will be held at various venues on the island. This years programme brings Scottish and international musicians together for the weekend to present music that enjoys the close connection with the audience.

Visitors can opt for two kinds of tickets. There is the weekender ticket for £80 for admission to eight specified concerts. Weekender tickets are only available from 0845 111 0302 (0131 467 3660). There are also tickets for individual concerts varying from £10 to £15. These can be booked via 0845 111 0302 or online on www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk

Islay Jazz Festival Listings

Friday 12th September

• Gramophone Jass Band: 6-7pm, Lagavulin Distillery, £10
• Donny McCaslin Quartet: 8-9.30pm, Lagavulin Distillery, £15
• Champian Fulton solo / 95 Roots: 8-10pm, Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, £10
• Colin Steele’s Melting Pot: 10.30pm-midnight, Bruichladdich Hall, £12 BYOB

Saturday 13th September

• Keith Nicholls / Gramophone Jass Band: noon-2.15pm, Rhinns Hall, Portnahaven, £12
• Buckley, Milligan, Steele: 12.30-2pm, Lagavulin Distillery, £12
• Subie Coleman and Kevin MacKenzie: 3-4.30pm, Laphroaig Distillery, £10
• Keith Nicholls: 4.30-6pm, Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, £10
• Donny McCaslin: 6.30-7.30pm, Bruichladdich Hall, £12
• Champian Fulton Trio: 8-10pm, Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, £12
• Tommy Smith & Brian Kellock:8.30-10pm, Lagavulin Distillery, £15
• Lyndon Anderson Band: 10.30-midnight, Bowmore Hall, £10 BYOB

Sunday 14th September

• Solo pianos: noon-2pm, RSPB, £10 Light lunch available
• Keith Nichols / Champian Fulton: noon-2pm, Ardbeg Distillery, £12 Light lunch available
• Brian Kellock meets the Tenors: 3-5pm, Ionad Chaluim Chille Ìle, £12
• Trio AAB: 6-7.30pm, Bruichladdich Distillery, £10
• Tony Kofi’s Future Passed Trio: 8.30-10.30pm, Bruichladdich Hall, £12

For more info visit www.islayjazzfestival.co.uk

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