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A nice message from Steve Harley
We got a nice message from Steve Harley this morning, following his performance at RAJF on Saturday.
“Thank you all for a really fabulous festival. The venue was a dream, the marquee and PA and lighting all top-notch and your “volunteers” splendidly kind.
The food was wonderful – please thank the ladies/gentlemen in the kitchen.
I realise you can’t have the same acts back without a time-lapse of several years, but I would return to your brilliant event anytime.
Many thanks again.
Steve Harley”
Thanks Steve – it was great to have you and the band too.
Posted on July 4, 2011 in festival news music
RAJF Battle of the Bands 2011
Calling all bands – Your local Radio station (and RAJF) needs you!!!!
The Spirit FM Battle of the Bands in conjunction with Chichester Real Ale and Jazz Festival is back.
The prize is a pretty good one:
Supporting Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel at The Chichester Real Ale and Jazz Festival this July.
Plus a chance to record and mix of one song at Ford Lane Recording Studio (worth up to £400 one day recording, one day mixing).
To enter, all you need to do is email milly.luxford@spiritfm.net with a brief biog about your band and a link to your myspace/facebook /soundcloud/website.
The live final is taking place at The Vestry in Chichester on Friday 10th June
Posted on June 7, 2011 in festival news music
Alvin Stardust talking on Spirit FM
You may have noticed that begloved 70s singing star Alvin Stardust has been added to the RAJF bill this year.
Alvin is supporting Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel on Saturday 2nd of July.
That day is special in another way too because South-West Sussex radio station and RAJF sponsor Spirit FM are holding their 15th Birthday Party at Chichester RAJF that evening.
Alvin popped in to Spirit FM this morning to chat about music, play some live songs and his forthcoming appearance at our festival.
You can hear what he had to say by listening to a recording of the interview. Part 1 Part 2 Part 3
The files are quite big mp3 format and should load in your browser.
Posted on May 17, 2011 in festival news music
2011 band news imminent
We’re going to be announcing the band line up for RAJF 2011 on Wednesday 20th April.
The announcement will be made by Spirit FM and here on the RAJF website.
We’re very excited about the music we’ve got lined up for this year’s Festival and hope you will be too.
Posted on April 15, 2011 in festival news music
What do you think of RAJF?
Here’s your chance to tell us what you think of Chichester RAJF.
Each year we do a survey and it plays a big part in helping us to tweak the event in all sorts of ways – big and small.
If you’d like her help shape the Festival to your way of thinking, please take part in the survey by clicking here.
Thank you very much
Posted on January 10, 2011 in about real ale and jazz chichester events festival news
Rainbow Day in Priory Park
Look out for Rainbow Day in Priory Park this Saturday 17th July.
Rainbow Day is a fund raising event for St Wilfrid’s Hospice. It incorporates an attempt to build a Rainbow of messages for loved ones plus music and a Pimms Party.
It’s a great cause and a lovely setting and should be a memorable occasion.
Posted on July 12, 2010 in Uncategorized
Lost property at Chichester RAJF
There were one or two items of lost property handed in during the festival.
If you lost something and are wondering if we might have it, please give send us an email using the contact details shown on this site.
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Katie Melua interview
Ahead of Katie Melua’s headlining performance at Chichester RAJF 2010, Phil Hewitt of the Chichester Observer has interviewed Katie.
Phil found Katie to be “one of the most delightful interviewees you could ever wish to speak to” and he talked with her about her new album The House.
You can see the interview here
Katie Melua plays Chichester RAJF this Friday 9th July.
Posted on July 6, 2010 in chichester events festival news music
Denys Baptiste at Chichester RAJF
We’re pleased to announce that tenor and soprano saxophonist Denys Baptiste will be making a guest appearance on Sunday 10th July at our Festival.
Denys is a former MOBO winner – Best Jazz Act – and he’ll be helping add to the jazz flavour of our Saturday afternoon session on the 10th.
Posted on July 1, 2010 in festival news music
Festival nearly ready to go
The tent is up, the bands are sorted, the beer is ordered…
…it’s just a few days to the start of Chichester RAJF.
We’ve got lots of heavy lifting and stiff backs to look forward to over the next few days.
Tickets are still available for RAJF. You can buy your tickets online and we’ll keep them for you to collect from our box office in Priory Park immediately before the show you are visiting – that way there’s no risk of an anxious wait for the postman.
Posted on June 29, 2010 in festival news
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