Bangkok--12 Sep--Jigsaw Communications
The Cotai Jazz & Blues Festival 2014 is coming back for its third triumphant year at The Venetian® Macao’s outdoor lagoon area Oct. 9-12, 2014, featuring the return of thepopular and international Jazz & Bluescompetition. Admission is free.
Once again supported by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao S.A.R. Government, the Cotai Jazz & Blues Festival has become a signature event at Cotai Strip Resorts Macao,a celebration of live international music, non-stop entertainment, beads throwing and delicious food and beveragein the spirit and style of New Orleans’ world famous Mardi Gras. English rising jazz superstar Anthony Strong, plus championBleu Rascals and one of the finalists Andy Frasco and the U.N. of last year’s festival will also offer fantastic jazz performances at the festival.
Adding to the fun this year is a second stage, floating in the lagoon area, and an additional chill out area, along with many food and beverage options and an expanded seating area. It will be non-stop entertainment and revelry in the lagoon area, featuring Streetmosphere performers, lights, beads, and international music – plus a large kids’ playground and romantic outdoor gondola rides.
This year, more than 180 applications from all over the world were received for the Jazz & Blues competition,and 12 finalists will vie for a share of the HK$550,000 cash prize poolby putting up live performances at main stage at the outdoor lagoon area during the festival.Compared to last year, the genres of the bands this year are of large variety and will surely bring a new and unforgettable experience to guests. Visitors and locals alike will not want to miss the chance to enjoy a weekend of non-stop music and wonderful entertainment suitable for all ages.
Event Details:
Date: Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 9-12, 2014
Time: Oct. 9 11p.m. (Performance by rising jazz star Anthony Strong)
Oct. 9-10 6 p.m. to midnight
Oct. 11-12 1p.m. to midnight
Venue: Outdoor lagoon area, The Venetian Macao
Admission: Free
Website: http://en.cotaistrip.com/macau-shows/cotai-jazz-and-blues-2014.html