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Every summer, the Prince Edward County Jazz Festival brings together top jazz talent, from local heroes to international stars in our beautiful wine-country setting. With the generous help of local sponsors, the PEC Jazz Festival has gained a reputation as the true jazz-lover's festival. From classic to cutting edge modern and everything in between, the PEC Jazz Festival has something for every jazz fan.
Our Vision The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival celebrates 25 years of excellence in jazz performance and music education, and is recognized as the premier festival in The County. Building on the accomplishments and talent of those who have gone before, the Jazz Festival has grown from a small annual August festival in Picton to a multi-faceted Incorporated Charitable Organization. With a year-round presence, the PEC Jazz Festival: offers high quality performances throughout the County and beyond; provides diverse opportunities for young musicians to learn and perform with experienced mentors; supports a PEC Jazz Ensemble; and offers live streaming of performances; and lectures, clinics and other promotional and educational initiatives. Supported by committed, competent, and enthusiastic volunteers, sponsors, and musicians, the PEC Jazz Festival continues to stay relevant and contemporary. Because of its reputation, the PEC Jazz Festival has many requests to partner and so guidelines have been developed to ensure partnerships are based on shared values, interests and commitment to common goals. Over the past years, the PEC Jazz Festival has focused on more effective communication with a broader base of supporters and audiences. Our Mission The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival promotes appreciation and public understanding of jazz, and advances musical education for students and young musicians by presenting high quality performances, training and mentoring experiences, awards and clinics in PEC and surrounding areas. |
CONTACT US: [email protected] Click here to subscribe to our mailing list for updates on PEC Jazz events Artistic Director: Sarah Kim Turnbull Prince Edward County Artistic Director: Brian Legere Board of Directors: Alan Weekes (Chair), Mary Ann Brand (Secretary), Mike Seeger (Treasurer), Steve Billinger, Christina Abbott (Directors at Large) Festival Committee: Angela Braun, John Gare, Burke McCarthy, Natalie Piper, John Puddy (Chair Emeritus), Gord Sheard, Janine Sheeres Webmaster: [email protected] We'd love if you'd connect with us on Facebook and Instagram! " The Prince Edward County Jazz Festival is a not-for-profit corporation incorporated under the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and a registered charity (number 81096 6762 RR0001). It is managed by a Board of Directors and operated by a Jazz Festival Committee of enthusiastic volunteers. Performer Submissions
Interested in performing at the PEC Jazz Festival?
August 12 - 17, 2025 We are a small, volunteer-run festival. We have a limited number of main stage and satellite venues available throughout the festival week. If you would like to be considered for the upcoming festival, you can send your submission to: [email protected] Due to the number of submissions that we receive, we can't respond to everyone. But every submission is considered. Thanks for your interest in performing at the PEC Jazz Festival. |
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