The Pavilion Cafe Bar in Worthing has announced a new series of monthly jazz concerts beginning in October with artists that include Robert Fowler, Allison Neale, Colin Oxley, Winston Rollins, Jo Fooks and Jacqui Hicks.

    Splash Point Jazz Festival in Eastbourne have announced that they will be supporting local children’s charity Chestnut Tree House and will also receive support from Festival Patron Stephen Lloyd MP (pictured). The festival is on Sunday 30th September and will feature 12 bands performing in 3 different venues in Eastbourne, including an exhibition of photos by photographer Brian O’Connor.

    Brighton Alternative Jazz Festival have announced their full line-up with the festival running from 4th-30th October at four different venues.

    Nominees have been announced for the British Jazz Awards and they include Sussex-based musicians Mark Bassey, Claire Martin and Andy Panayi. Voting closes 30th September.

Charlie Anderson

(Photo by Brian O'Connor)