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Congleton Jazz and Blues Memorabilia Clearance - available from Congleton Information Centre , we have a number of:

Hoodies (Large, Medium & Small) £25-00
T's (XXL, XL, Large, Medium & Small) £16-00
2025 Posters £12-00
Plus
Previous years posters at reduced prices

Congleton Jazz and Blues Memorabilia Clearance - available from Congleton Information Centre , we have a number of:

Hoodies (Large, Medium & Small) £25-00
T's (XXL, XL, Large, Medium & Small) £16-00
2025 Posters £12-00
Plus
Previous years posters at reduced prices

PLEASE HELP US KEEP MUSIC LIVE & FREE ! The volunteer team here at Congleton Live are still buzzing after another absolutely fabulous festival. Visitors to our festivals - you are the best!!!!

If you loved the weekend and wish to help us to ensure the festivals remain free to enter and keep on rolling, just click on the link below, or scan the QR code in the programme.

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QI1EF25F

PLEASE HELP US KEEP MUSIC LIVE & FREE ! The volunteer team here at Congleton Live are still buzzing after another absolutely fabulous festival. Visitors to our festivals - you are the best!!!!

If you loved the weekend and wish to help us to ensure the festivals remain free to enter and keep on rolling, just click on the link below, or scan the QR code in the programme.

https://pay.sumup.com/b2c/QI1EF25F

#CJABVENUES - TAKE A BOW !!!
You were massively enthusiastic and supportive of the festival. And you were incredibly warm and welcoming for all the artists and festival goers - delivering an awesome experience for everyone - a fantastic advert for our little town. We have run out of superlatives for you. A truly heartfelt thank you to you all from the Congleton Live team...

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

#CJABVENUES - TAKE A BOW !!!
You were massively enthusiastic and supportive of the festival. And you were incredibly warm and welcoming for all the artists and festival goers - delivering an awesome experience for everyone - a fantastic advert for our little town. We have run out of superlatives for you. A truly heartfelt thank you to you all from the Congleton Live team...

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

We are up and running for Sunday’s music fest - with Jazzworks at the Town Hall. Every seat taken and the band is sounding wonderful !!!

We are up and running for Sunday’s music fest - with Jazzworks at the Town Hall. Every seat taken and the band is sounding wonderful !!!

DON’T FORGET THE MERCHANDISE!! Whilst you’re in town pick up a fabulous T-Shirts or one of the Limited Edition Posters with the awesome new design by Daz at @adprofile featuring Treo and the Cenotaph. Better still buy both!! Pick one up in the Town Hall or at Blueys (when open).

DON’T FORGET THE MERCHANDISE!! Whilst you’re in town pick up a fabulous T-Shirts or one of the Limited Edition Posters with the awesome new design by Daz at @adprofile featuring Treo and the Cenotaph. Better still buy both!! Pick one up in the Town Hall or at Blueys (when open).

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
We know we keep saying this, but it is important. When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support our fantastic venues, who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the commitment and support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms The Little Street Cellar No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
We know we keep saying this, but it is important. When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support our fantastic venues, who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the commitment and support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms The Little Street Cellar No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

HERE YOU GO FOLKS SUNDAY UPDATED SCHEDULE
Get yourselves down into town for 12 noon when we kick off the day with Jazzworks in the town hall. There are loads of bars and cafes serving great food and drink and our fabulous #CJABVENUES where the free gigs are running all through the afternoon and late into the evening.
For full details of all gigs pick up a programme from venues, outlets around town or Congleton Visitor Information Centre in the Town Hall; or head to the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk.

HERE YOU GO FOLKS SUNDAY UPDATED SCHEDULE
Get yourselves down into town for 12 noon when we kick off the day with Jazzworks in the town hall. There are loads of bars and cafes serving great food and drink and our fabulous #CJABVENUES where the free gigs are running all through the afternoon and late into the evening.
For full details of all gigs pick up a programme from venues, outlets around town or Congleton Visitor Information Centre in the Town Hall; or head to the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk.

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support our fantastic venues, who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the commitment and support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms The Little Street Cellar No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support our fantastic venues, who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the commitment and support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms The Little Street Cellar No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

HERE WE GO .....
Get yourselves down into town for lunchtime where there are loads of bars and cafes serving great food, then join the Umbrella March (1.30pm at Little Street), or head straight to one of our fabulous #CJABVENUES where the free gigs start at midday and run late into the evening.
For full details of all gigs pick up a programme from venues, outlets around town or Congleton Visitor Information Centre in the Town Hall; or head to the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk.
See You Soon !!!

HERE WE GO .....
Get yourselves down into town for lunchtime where there are loads of bars and cafes serving great food, then join the Umbrella March (1.30pm at Little Street), or head straight to one of our fabulous #CJABVENUES where the free gigs start at midday and run late into the evening.
For full details of all gigs pick up a programme from venues, outlets around town or Congleton Visitor Information Centre in the Town Hall; or head to the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk.
See You Soon !!!

Good Morning Folks. Some overnight changes to the running order for today and tomorrow at the time of going to press. Hope some of you wont be disappointed too much but the artists shown are all fabulous.

Good Morning Folks. Some overnight changes to the running order for today and tomorrow at the time of going to press. Hope some of you wont be disappointed too much but the artists shown are all fabulous.

DON'T MISS A THING!! If you haven't already got one, when you head into town tomorrow make sure you pick up a programme from any of the venues, the Congleton Information Centre (in the Town Hall) and other outlets. Inside the front cover is the usual map of our fabulous #CABVENUES to help you navigate around town and plan your route. And with each venue having it's own page with details of all the acts appearing, it's the only way to make sure you don't miss anything you really want to see.
Alternatively, head over to our website and all the info is there too ... www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk

Please note: Little Street Cellar has sadly closed and all gigs scheduled for the venue have been cancelled

DON'T MISS A THING!! If you haven't already got one, when you head into town tomorrow make sure you pick up a programme from any of the venues, the Congleton Information Centre (in the Town Hall) and other outlets. Inside the front cover is the usual map of our fabulous #CABVENUES to help you navigate around town and plan your route. And with each venue having it's own page with details of all the acts appearing, it's the only way to make sure you don't miss anything you really want to see.
Alternatively, head over to our website and all the info is there too ... www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk

Please note: Little Street Cellar has sadly closed and all gigs scheduled for the venue have been cancelled

Don't forget this year as recent years to we will be opening the festival @ 12 noon on Saturday in the Town Hall with a Rock Choir performance - followed by our traditional Umbrella March through town led by The Beartown Stompers. Join us in Little Street from 1.15pm in time for a 1:30pm start. This event is always brilliant fun for all the family, so decorate a brollie and come join us ...
Here's a little video clip of a previous march so you can see what's in store - whilst you're on YouTube click on "Watch full video" to see more:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6jMv3PudfKY?si=W9WR-vAPsmLrpwoF

Don't forget this year as recent years to we will be opening the festival @ 12 noon on Saturday in the Town Hall with a Rock Choir performance - followed by our traditional Umbrella March through town led by The Beartown Stompers. Join us in Little Street from 1.15pm in time for a 1:30pm start. This event is always brilliant fun for all the family, so decorate a brollie and come join us ...
Here's a little video clip of a previous march so you can see what's in store - whilst you're on YouTube click on "Watch full video" to see more:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6jMv3PudfKY?si=W9WR-vAPsmLrpwoF

GET YOUR MERCH NOW!!!! AVAILABLE TODAY and over the weekend - T-Shirts and Limited Edition Posters with the awesome new design by Daz at @adprofile featuring Treo and the Cenotaph. Pick one up at Congleton Information Centre or Blueys (when open). There’s also a few retro items from previous festivals available at reduced prices.

GET YOUR MERCH NOW!!!! AVAILABLE TODAY and over the weekend - T-Shirts and Limited Edition Posters with the awesome new design by Daz at @adprofile featuring Treo and the Cenotaph. Pick one up at Congleton Information Centre or Blueys (when open). There’s also a few retro items from previous festivals available at reduced prices.

AND FINALLY.... With just a couple of days to go, we feature the last 2 of our 22 OFFICIAL #CJAB VENUES. #rumbacongleton and #Ye Olde white Lion with yet another ten awesome FREE LIVE MUSIC gigs and yet again there's something for everyone. Fill yer boots !!! Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk

#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic
Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @hammondmcnulty @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @markseventsltd @clonteropera @congletonmarketquarter @congletontc #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

AND FINALLY.... With just a couple of days to go, we feature the last 2 of our 22 OFFICIAL #CJAB VENUES. #rumbacongleton and #Ye Olde white Lion with yet another ten awesome FREE LIVE MUSIC gigs and yet again there's something for everyone. Fill yer boots !!! Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue - or check it out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk

#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic
Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @hammondmcnulty @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @markseventsltd @clonteropera @congletonmarketquarter @congletontc #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

This year we will be opening the festival @ 12 noon on Saturday in the Town Hall with a Rock Choir performance - followed by our traditional Umbrella March through town led by The Beartown Stompers. Join us in Little Street from 1.15pm in time for a 1:30pm start. This event is always brilliant fun for all the family, so decorate a brollie and come join us ...
Here's a little video clip of a previous march so you can see what's in store - whilst you're on YouTube click on "Watch full video" to see more:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6jMv3PudfKY?si=W9WR-vAPsmLrpwoF

This year we will be opening the festival @ 12 noon on Saturday in the Town Hall with a Rock Choir performance - followed by our traditional Umbrella March through town led by The Beartown Stompers. Join us in Little Street from 1.15pm in time for a 1:30pm start. This event is always brilliant fun for all the family, so decorate a brollie and come join us ...
Here's a little video clip of a previous march so you can see what's in store - whilst you're on YouTube click on "Watch full video" to see more:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6jMv3PudfKY?si=W9WR-vAPsmLrpwoF

PLEASE HELP US!

PLEASE HELP US!

Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden is a wonderful outdoor community area where we will be hosting 4 fabulous acts on Saturday afternoon. The gardens are a perfect space for families and those seeking a slightly calmer environment away from the noise, hustle and bustle of the high street and the indoor venues. There will be seating under the marquee and lots of space to spread out, bring a picnic and enjoy some fantastic live music. There's even a chance to join in !!!

Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden is a wonderful outdoor community area where we will be hosting 4 fabulous acts on Saturday afternoon. The gardens are a perfect space for families and those seeking a slightly calmer environment away from the noise, hustle and bustle of the high street and the indoor venues. There will be seating under the marquee and lots of space to spread out, bring a picnic and enjoy some fantastic live music. There's even a chance to join in !!!

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support our fantastic venues, who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the commitment and support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms The Little Street Cellar No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR OFFICIAL VENUES
When you head into town over the weekend, please ensure you support our fantastic venues, who pay artist's fees and the programme production costs. Keeping our main festival weekends entirely free-to-enter is extremely important and we couldn't do this without the commitment and support of the venues. So please make sure you buy a drink or two and check out the great food on offer at many of the venues.
THANK YOU!

The Antelope BarleyHops Beartown Brewery Beartown Tap Bench Bistro Bar Bluey's of Congleton Congleton Cricket Club Congleton Market Quarter Congleton Rugby Union Football Club Congleton Town Hall The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom Crazy Moose Congleton The Cygnet DV8, Congleton Farmers Arms Congleton Higher Ground Cafe Bar The Olde Kings Arms The Little Street Cellar No.15 Bar & Kitchen The Prince of Wales Radley & Co Rams Head Congleton Reubens Rumba, Congleton Ye Olde White Lion Congleton Bath House and Physic Garden

We just want to give a quick shout out to our supporters in the media who do a fantastic job for us helping to spread the word. Over the weekend we have many visitors to our lovely town and, in no small part, that's thanks to the folks in these organisations and the work they do to promote the festivals and encourage music lovers to come into town.
A BIG THANK YOU from us all at Congleton Live for your support!!

Chronicle Series Moorlands Radio Canalside Radio 102.8fm @bbcstoke Congleton Radio Churnet Sound Congleton Nub News Cheshire Independent Congleton Town Council

We just want to give a quick shout out to our supporters in the media who do a fantastic job for us helping to spread the word. Over the weekend we have many visitors to our lovely town and, in no small part, that's thanks to the folks in these organisations and the work they do to promote the festivals and encourage music lovers to come into town.
A BIG THANK YOU from us all at Congleton Live for your support!!

Chronicle Series Moorlands Radio Canalside Radio 102.8fm @bbcstoke Congleton Radio Churnet Sound Congleton Nub News Cheshire Independent Congleton Town Council

#congletonjazzandbluesfestival

WOW, we're offering Old Stock Congleton Jazz & Blues Festival memorabilia at bargain price from the Information Centre adjacent to the Town Hall. Once the Information Centre closes on the Saturday we will make posters, t-shirts, hoodies etc. available in the Town Hall for the remainder of the weekend. T-shirts from 2024 reduced to £5. Plus we have loads of various years 'posters' which have also been reduced to £5. Then finally we have plenty of the Post Card Strips down to £2.50. Come and make sure you look part of the scene.

This years t-shirts are available from Thursday at #congletoninformationcentre , Bluey's of Congleton

#congletonjazzandbluesfestival

WOW, we're offering Old Stock Congleton Jazz & Blues Festival memorabilia at bargain price from the Information Centre adjacent to the Town Hall. Once the Information Centre closes on the Saturday we will make posters, t-shirts, hoodies etc. available in the Town Hall for the remainder of the weekend. T-shirts from 2024 reduced to £5. Plus we have loads of various years 'posters' which have also been reduced to £5. Then finally we have plenty of the Post Card Strips down to £2.50. Come and make sure you look part of the scene.

This years t-shirts are available from Thursday at #congletoninformationcentre , Bluey's of Congleton

For today's post we feature 2 very different, but equally wonderful venues, The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom and Crazy Moose. Another six fantastic gigs packed full of festival favourite acts. Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme now available across town in venues - or check out the full programme at www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/copy-of-news-1
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic

For today's post we feature 2 very different, but equally wonderful venues, The Corner Cauldron Bar and Tearoom and Crazy Moose. Another six fantastic gigs packed full of festival favourite acts. Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme now available across town in venues - or check out the full programme at www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/copy-of-news-1
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic

Just 10 days to go and we continue the series of daily posts, featuring 2 more of our fabulous venues, and today it's Congleton Market Quarter and Congleton Cricket Club. An incredible 10 artists over the weekend in two lovely venues, starting at 2pm on Saturday and finishing way into the night on Sunday. Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue or check the full programme out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic

Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @hammondmcnulty @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletonmarketquarter @congletontc #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

Just 10 days to go and we continue the series of daily posts, featuring 2 more of our fabulous venues, and today it's Congleton Market Quarter and Congleton Cricket Club. An incredible 10 artists over the weekend in two lovely venues, starting at 2pm on Saturday and finishing way into the night on Sunday. Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - pick one up at a venue or check the full programme out on our website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic

Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @hammondmcnulty @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletonmarketquarter @congletontc #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

Each day leading up to the festival we'll feature 2 of the marvellous venues who will host the free-to-enter gigs. Today we start with Beartown Brewery & Beartown Tap Nine fantastic gigs over the weekend in two lovely venues. Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - now in the venues - or see the full programme on the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic
Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @hammondmcnulty @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @markseventsltd @clonteropera @congletonmarketquarter @congletontc #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

Each day leading up to the festival we'll feature 2 of the marvellous venues who will host the free-to-enter gigs. Today we start with Beartown Brewery & Beartown Tap Nine fantastic gigs over the weekend in two lovely venues. Full details of all gigs can be found in the free festival programme - now in the venues - or see the full programme on the website www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk
#supportlivemusic #supportlivemusicvenues #acousticmusic #livemusic
Festival sponsored by: @ezetalkltd @hammondmcnulty @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @markseventsltd @clonteropera @congletonmarketquarter @congletontc #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

We have a limited number of Large Print Programmes (A4 sized) available from Congleton Information Centre for those who need them. Please also check out the Accessibility Statement which is in the programme. We want to ensure our festivals are as inclusive as possible and, to this end, we liaise closely with Congleton Town Council, the Equal Access Advisory Group and our venues. Please look out for markers in the programme indicating where you will find venues with Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets and Baby Changing Facilities.

We have a limited number of Large Print Programmes (A4 sized) available from Congleton Information Centre for those who need them. Please also check out the Accessibility Statement which is in the programme. We want to ensure our festivals are as inclusive as possible and, to this end, we liaise closely with Congleton Town Council, the Equal Access Advisory Group and our venues. Please look out for markers in the programme indicating where you will find venues with Wheelchair Access, Disabled Toilets and Baby Changing Facilities.

PROGRAMMES HAVE LANDED!!
Lookout for programmes in venues, local outlets across the town and Congleton Information Centre. Featuring the fabulous artwork of Treo and the Cenotaph by Daz @adprofile

Pick up a programme or check out full details on our website .https://www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/

Festival sponsored by @ezetalkltd Hammond McNulty @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletonmarketquarter Congleton Town Council #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

PROGRAMMES HAVE LANDED!!
Lookout for programmes in venues, local outlets across the town and Congleton Information Centre. Featuring the fabulous artwork of Treo and the Cenotaph by Daz @adprofile

Pick up a programme or check out full details on our website .https://www.congletonjazzandblues.co.uk/

Festival sponsored by @ezetalkltd Hammond McNulty @adprofile @beartownbrewery @cmj_embroidery @marks_events @congletonmarketquarter Congleton Town Council #congletoninclosuretrust #congletontowntrust

This year we will be opening the festival @ 12 noon on Saturday in the Town Hall with a Rock Choir performance - followed by our traditional Umbrella March through town led by The Beartown Stompers. Join us in Little Street from 1.15pm in time for a 1:30pm start. This event is always brilliant fun for all the family, so decorate a brollie and come join us ...
Here's a little video clip of a previous march so you can see what's in store - whilst you're on YouTube click on "Watch full video" to see more:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6jMv3PudfKY?si=W9WR-vAPsmLrpwoF

This year we will be opening the festival @ 12 noon on Saturday in the Town Hall with a Rock Choir performance - followed by our traditional Umbrella March through town led by The Beartown Stompers. Join us in Little Street from 1.15pm in time for a 1:30pm start. This event is always brilliant fun for all the family, so decorate a brollie and come join us ...
Here's a little video clip of a previous march so you can see what's in store - whilst you're on YouTube click on "Watch full video" to see more:
https://youtube.com/shorts/6jMv3PudfKY?si=W9WR-vAPsmLrpwoF

THE SCHEDULE IS HERE!! Just 18 days to go and we are super excited that the programmes are at the printers and will be out in venues and other outlets very, very soon. What an awesome line-up we have - 97 superb gigs in 26 fabulous venues. Get your diaries out and get planning your weekend - with some of the best local artists, some new to festival and many returning festival favourites. SEE YA THERE !!!!

THE SCHEDULE IS HERE!! Just 18 days to go and we are super excited that the programmes are at the printers and will be out in venues and other outlets very, very soon. What an awesome line-up we have - 97 superb gigs in 26 fabulous venues. Get your diaries out and get planning your weekend - with some of the best local artists, some new to festival and many returning festival favourites. SEE YA THERE !!!!

Heads Up Save the date

Heads Up Save the date

This August Bank Holiday get yourselves down to Congleton Town Centre. Join us for our 15th Anniversary Festival and help us celebrate. With over 90 FREE #livemusic gigs to choose from in 28 superb venues - from lunchtime on Saturday through to midnight on Sunday. There will be something for everyone - from blues, rhythm & blues, jazz, trad jazz, swing, funk, jazz-funk, pop, rock, indie-pop-rock, ibiza to boslem and loads more. It’s gonna to be awesome!!

This August Bank Holiday get yourselves down to Congleton Town Centre. Join us for our 15th Anniversary Festival and help us celebrate. With over 90 FREE #livemusic gigs to choose from in 28 superb venues - from lunchtime on Saturday through to midnight on Sunday. There will be something for everyone - from blues, rhythm & blues, jazz, trad jazz, swing, funk, jazz-funk, pop, rock, indie-pop-rock, ibiza to boslem and loads more. It’s gonna to be awesome!!

Would you believe it? This year's festival will be the 15th and we're celebrating in style with more venues and more gigs than ever before. Make sure you have the August Bank Holiday (Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th) in your diary - it's going to be awesome !!! Keep your eye on socials for details of the line-up and venues coming soon - plus a special prize draw with a chance for you to have your say on this year's artwork ... Exciting times !!!!

Would you believe it? This year's festival will be the 15th and we're celebrating in style with more venues and more gigs than ever before. Make sure you have the August Bank Holiday (Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th) in your diary - it's going to be awesome !!! Keep your eye on socials for details of the line-up and venues coming soon - plus a special prize draw with a chance for you to have your say on this year's artwork ... Exciting times !!!!

The Congleton Live team, who organise Congleton Jazz and Blues and Congleton Unplugged festivals is made up entirely of volunteers. With the support of some fabulous local organisations and superb venues we give our time and energy to bring fantastic free music to our lovely little town over two weekends each year. If you feel you may like to help out, even in a small way, and would like to know more please drop us a line. We would be delighted to chat ….

The Congleton Live team, who organise Congleton Jazz and Blues and Congleton Unplugged festivals is made up entirely of volunteers. With the support of some fabulous local organisations and superb venues we give our time and energy to bring fantastic free music to our lovely little town over two weekends each year. If you feel you may like to help out, even in a small way, and would like to know more please drop us a line. We would be delighted to chat ….

The dust has nearly settled after the CJAB 2024 festival - so before it becomes a distant memory here are some more superb photos, this time from Saturday’s gigs, courtesy of the brilliant Ste Sheridan @sceppen.

The dust has nearly settled after the CJAB 2024 festival - so before it becomes a distant memory here are some more superb photos, this time from Saturday’s gigs, courtesy of the brilliant Ste Sheridan @sceppen.

Another batch of great memories from the Sunday of the Congleton Jazz & Blues 2024 brilliantly captured by Ste Sheridan @sceppen. More to come soon …

Another batch of great memories from the Sunday of the Congleton Jazz & Blues 2024 brilliantly captured by Ste Sheridan @sceppen. More to come soon …

What a fantastic time we all had at the opening Umbrella March this year. Led by the wonderful Beartown Stompers, joined by our Town Mayor Kay Wesley and a great crowd. All captured brilliantly by photographer Ste Sheridan of @sceppen. Look out for more photos and video to come from him soon…

What a fantastic time we all had at the opening Umbrella March this year. Led by the wonderful Beartown Stompers, joined by our Town Mayor Kay Wesley and a great crowd. All captured brilliantly by photographer Ste Sheridan of @sceppen. Look out for more photos and video to come from him soon…

#CJABVENUES - TAKE A BOW !!!
You were massively enthusiastic and supportive of the festival. And you were incredibly warm and welcoming for all the artists and festival goers - delivering an awesome experience for everyone - a fantastic advert for our little town. We have run out of superlatives for you. A truly hearfelt thank you to you all from the Congleton Live team...

@blueyscongleton @beartown_tap @barley_hops @dv8barcongleton @congletoncricket @crazy_moose_ski_shack @farmersarmscongleton @higher_ground_cafe_bar @thelionandswan @littlestreetcellar @no15barandgrillcongleton @reubens_cng @rumba_congleton @yeoldewhitelion_congleton princeofwalescongleton @the_cornercauldron @thedenbeartown #congletontownhallevents #congletonrugbyclub @congletonmarketquarter

#CJABVENUES - TAKE A BOW !!!
You were massively enthusiastic and supportive of the festival. And you were incredibly warm and welcoming for all the artists and festival goers - delivering an awesome experience for everyone - a fantastic advert for our little town. We have run out of superlatives for you. A truly hearfelt thank you to you all from the Congleton Live team...

@blueyscongleton @beartown_tap @barley_hops @dv8barcongleton @congletoncricket @crazy_moose_ski_shack @farmersarmscongleton @higher_ground_cafe_bar @thelionandswan @littlestreetcellar @no15barandgrillcongleton @reubens_cng @rumba_congleton @yeoldewhitelion_congleton princeofwalescongleton @the_cornercauldron @thedenbeartown #congletontownhallevents #congletonrugbyclub @congletonmarketquarter

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