Newcastle upon Tyne, 2025 – The
Newcastle Jazz Festival is thrilled to announce its return for a spectacular
6th edition on Saturday, 20th September 2025, at the prestigious Live Theatre
in Newcastle. This one-day celebration of world-class jazz will showcase an
exceptional lineup of national stars and the finest regional talent.
HEADLINER:
ANT LAW'S 'UNIFIED THEORIES' QUARTET
Headlining this year's festival is the outstanding London-based guitarist Ant Law and his acclaimed 'Unified Theories' Quartet. Known for pushing the boundaries of contemporary jazz, Ant Law's quartet delivers a unique blend of influences, including jazz, classical, South Indian rhythms, and rock. The group creates intricate harmonies and grooves, offering a fresh perspective on contemporary jazz that has captivated audiences across the UK.
REGIONAL
TALENT TAKES CENTER STAGE
The
festival proudly showcases the region's finest jazz musicians with captivating
performances from:
•
Nauta (13:00, The Undercroft) – A dynamic quintet formed in 2023, Nauta blends
jazz with folk influences, creating a fresh and improvisational sound. With a
growing presence in the North East, they bring their original music to the
stage, offering a captivating and unique experience.
•
Noel Dennis Trio (14:30, The Studio) – Featuring Mark Williams and Andy
Champion, this trio delves into be-bop and post-bop, drawing from the styles of
Miles Davis and Chet Baker, with deep improvisation and new takes on jazz
standards.
•
Joe Steels Quartet (14:30, The Studio) – Known for his melodic and innovative
guitar playing, Joe Steels leads a quartet that fuses jazz tradition with
modern influences, inspired by the likes of Grant Green and John Scofield.
NEW
VENUE PARTNERSHIP
The
Newcastle Jazz Festival is excited to announce its partnership with the Live
Theatre, one of the region's most respected cultural venues. This collaboration
marks an exciting new chapter for the festival, with plans to expand the event
in future years. The Live Theatre's intimate spaces provide the perfect setting
for experiencing world-class jazz in the heart of Newcastle.
TICKET
INFORMATION
Tickets
are available now through TicketSource, with special discounts for multiple
ticket purchases:
•
Full Festival Pass (All performances): 15% discount • Afternoon & Evening
Sessions: 10% discount • Lunch & Evening Sessions: 10% discount • Lunch
& Afternoon Sessions: 5% discount
All
tickets include access to the After Hours Festival Jam at 9:30 PM in the
Undercroft, where festival-goers can enjoy more live music, drinks, and a
chance to socialize with artists and fellow jazz enthusiasts.
FESTIVAL
SCHEDULE
13:00
- Nauta (The Undercroft) 14:30 - Noel Dennis Trio & Joe Steels Quartet (The
Studio) 19:30 - Ant Law's 'Unified Theories' Quartet (The Theatre) 21:30 -
After Hours Festival Jam (The Undercroft)
For
more information and to purchase tickets, visit www.newcastlejazzfestival.co.uk
or follow the festival on social media @newcastlejazzfest.
CONTACT
For
media inquiries, please contact: comms@newcastlejazzfestival.co.uk
SPONSORS
We
extend our heartfelt thanks to our sponsors who make this year's festival
possible:
•
Transmission Dynamics - https://www.transmissiondynamics.com/
A leading engineering company specializing in advanced transmission systems and
dynamics solutions. Their support helps us bring world-class jazz to Newcastle.
•
Ray Truscott Estate We're grateful for the continued support from the Ray
Truscott Estate, which enables us to showcase both national and regional talent
at this year's festival.
About
Newcastle Jazz Festival
The Newcastle Jazz Festival celebrates the vibrant jazz scene of the North East while bringing national and international talent to local audiences. Now in its 6th edition, the festival continues to grow as a highlight of Newcastle's cultural calendar.
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