For the last 40 years, The Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival has been the highlight of this region’s festival attractions. This year, they're asking for donations to keep going...

In 2024, the festival's 40th edition, Birmingham City Council found themselves unable to provide any financial support as they had done for the previous 39 years. Nevertheless, against all the odds the festivsl presented 239 performances, 230 of them free admission in 120 venues over 10 days, attracting a total audience of nearly 88,000.

This year the festival faces an even sterner position with their other major funder, Westside BID, unable to offer any financial support. This, combined with the lack of Birmingham City Council funding, has resulted in a total loss of £45,000 for the Festival since 2023.

Organisers are determined to present the 41st Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival on 18-27 July, but are forced to face the reality. If they cannot raise sufficient funding to fill the gap, then after this year the city and its residents and visitors, will lose this internationally known and respected festival.

A contribution, no matter how big or small, will make a difference to keep the festival going and, most importantly, to keep it growing. Donate, if you can, here.