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mjf 2022 programme

Take a closer look at the mjf2022 programme before tickets are released this Friday 11 March at 10am.

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mjf2022 piano trail

Want to show us your skills on the piano? Check out the mjf2022 piano trail, presented in partnership with Forsyth's, and win some fantastic prizes

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mjf2022 venues

Take a look at the venues where you can catch mjf2022 gigs.

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mjf2022 needs you! Work with the mjf team to deliver one of Manchester's best loved festivals this May.

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mjf 2022 in focus 🔍 On Friday 27 May, join Jam mjf 2022 in focus 🔍

On Friday 27 May, join James Pearson + the Ronnie Scott's trio for a tribute to Oscar Peterson in Forsyth's piano showroom preceded by downstairs drinks reception🍷

We're honoured to have @forsythmusicshop as #mjf2022 piano partner & there are some exciting plans to announce!

Tickets: bit.ly/3IQ7TBx
mjf 2022 in focus 🔍 @mattandphreds will have n mjf 2022 in focus 🔍

@mattandphreds will have nightly gigs as part of #mjf2022 from Friday 20 - Sunday 29 May!

Events include the always amazing M&P x mjf jam,  @jsass00n_music, @heavybeatbrassband, @rumbuffalo, @baianaband and @alligatorgumbouk 

Info + tix >> bit.ly/3vQ8MqU
mjf 2022 in focus 🔍 We are returning to one of mjf 2022 in focus 🔍

We are returning to one of our favourite festival venues - St Ann's Church - for 4 special #mjf2022 shows!

Mon 23: @saracolmanmusic + @rebeccanashkeys 
Wed 25: @ruthgoller SKYLLA
Fri 27: @berahamusic's Lucid Dreamers AND Zoe Rahman 

Follow the link in our bio to find out more and book tickets !
mjf 2022 in focus 🔍 We are working alongside N mjf 2022 in focus 🔍

We are working alongside NQ Jazz to present three events at @theyard at part of #mjf2022

Monday @abhitchcock's Dream Band
Tues 24: @emmarawiczmusic Quintet
Weds 25: @anthony.joseph_poet 

View + book >> http://bit.ly/3vQ8MqU
mjf 2022 in focus 🔍 The opening weekend of #mj mjf 2022 in focus 🔍

The opening weekend of #mjf2022 is taking place at @escapetofreightisland from Friday 20 - Sunday 22 May. 

It features a range of FREE events across two stages, DJs every day and family activities on the Sunday 🦋

View + book >> bit.ly/3vQ8MqU
Episode 4 of the #mjffantasyfestival podcast with Episode 4 of the #mjffantasyfestival podcast with MCR based artist @yemi_bolatiwasoul is live now!

Her FIRE lineup includes bass/vocalist wonder @esperanzaspalding, neo-jazz innovator @robertglasper, the ever surprising @hiatuskaiyote and many more 💫

🎧 bit.ly/3iba4Vs OR link in bio
The time has come - grab your tickets for #mjf2022 The time has come - grab your tickets for #mjf2022!

mjf2022 will see gigs taking place across Manchester celebrating the latest up and coming talent from across the North, and the best names in contemporary jazz including Nubya Garcia, Tim Garland, Anthony Joseph, Zoe Rahman, Rum Buffalo and Daniel Casimir.

The festival opens with a free weekender at @escapetofreightisland, will stage weekday gigs at St. Ann's Church, nightly gigs at @mattandphreds, events at @forsythmusicshop  and at @theyard_mcr  with partners@nqjazz, closing with an extended weekend-long party at @bandonthewall. 

View the programme and book your tickets via the link in our bio <3 

ps. we have a few surprises up our sleeves 👀
The mjf 2022 lineup is here! Join mjf2022 for 10 The mjf 2022 lineup is here!

Join mjf2022 for 10 days of unmissable musical moments from May 20 -29 at @escapetofreightisland, St Ann’s Church, @forsythmusicshop, @theyard_mcr with @nqjazz, @mattandphreds and @bandonthewall!

General release tickets will go on sale this Friday at 10am. 

mjf friends and newsletter subscribers - check your inboxes to buy tickets now.

Check out the link in our bio to view the full programme ✨

#mjf2022
The mjf 2022 lineup is incoming. 10am tomorrow 👀

@escapetofreightisland | @bandonthewall | @mattandphreds | @nqjazz | @theyard_mcr | St. Ann's Church | @forsythmusicshop
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