A selection of Australia’s leading blues and jazz musicians will delight audiences with performances at nine Central Coast venues across five suburbs this July.

The ninth annual Winter Blues and Jazz Festival will feature headliners Russell Morris and Emma Pask and a jam-packed program over two days – Saturday 13 July and Sunday 14 July.

Council Unit Manager Community Partnerships, Glenn Cannard said the Central Coast’s most popular free music event catered to all music lovers.

“We have a great and varied line-up that will make it almost impossible not to move your feet,” Mr Cannard said.

“Blues and jazz fans love the event but non-fans often walk away with a new understanding and appreciation of what modern blues and jazz is all about.

“Great music with our beautiful Central Coast as the backdrop is a combination that is not be missed.

“The Entrance is the flagship venue for the event but locals and visitors can enjoy the music and soak up the atmosphere at venues in Bateau Bay, Tumbi Umbi, Wamberal and Avoca Beach.

The Winter Blues and Jazz Festival 2019 features headliners Russell Morris and Emma Pask, along with Caiti Baker, 19-Twenty, Chase The Sun, Geoff Achinson, Muma Janes Blues Band and much more.

Mayor Jane Smith said the Winter Blues and Jazz Festival was about bringing people together to celebrate music and have a great time.

“Locals and visitors love this event – it’s all about fun with family and friends and experiencing some incredible free entertainment,” Mayor Smith said.

“The Winter Blues and Jazz Festival attracts between 6,000 and 9,000 families, friends and visitors to our region, which provides a welcome boost to the local economy during the quieter winter months.” 

Event venues are: Waterfront Plaza, The Entrance; Memorial Park, The Entrance; Diggers @ The Entrance; The Entrance Hotel; Bateau Bay Hotel; Breakers Country Club, Wamberal; The Greens The Entrance; Mingara Recreation Club, Tumbi Umbi;  Avoca Beach Hotel and more.

Find out more information and view the full program by visiting centralcoast.nsw.gov.au/events.