Ealing Jazz Festival facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Ealing Jazz Festival |
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The main stage marquee in 2006
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| Genre | Jazz |
| Dates | 1984 to date |
| Location(s) | Walpole Park |
| Years active | 32 |
| Founded by | Albert 'Bev' Bowles-Bevan, Dick Esmond |
| Website | Ealing Jazz Festival |
The Ealing Jazz Festival is a super fun music event that happens every summer in Ealing, London. It takes place in a beautiful park called Walpole Park. This festival is all about jazz music and has been a popular event since it first started in 1984.
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What is the Ealing Jazz Festival?
The Ealing Jazz Festival is one of London's oldest and most loved jazz festivals. It brings together many talented musicians and music fans. People come to enjoy live jazz performances in a relaxed outdoor setting. The festival is a big part of the Ealing Summer Festivals, which include other events too.
A Brief History of the Festival
The festival began in 1984, thanks to people like Albert 'Bev' Bowles-Bevan and Dick Esmond. They wanted to create a special place for jazz music in Ealing. Over the years, it has grown into a well-known event. Many famous and new jazz artists have performed there.
Changes to the Festival in 2016
In 2016, some changes were made to how the festival was run. The local government, called Ealing Council, decided to manage the festival themselves. Before this, another company helped organize it.
Why Changes Were Made
The council made these changes to help save money and reduce financial risks. This meant the festival was shorter, going from five days to just two days of live music. Also, the ticket prices went up.
Public Reaction to Changes
These changes were not very popular with everyone. Some people were unhappy about the shorter festival and higher prices. A group of people even held a peaceful protest outside the council's offices. They wanted to show how much they loved the festival and hoped for it to stay the same.
The Ealing Jazz Festival continues to be a special event for jazz lovers. It helps bring the community together each summer.
