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The Victoria Jazz SocietyB次元官网网址檚 36th annual festival, with over 80 performances planned for between June 21-30 on eight different stages downtown, is preparing to launch ticket sales for single shows and full festival passes this Friday (April 12).
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Vancouver IslandB次元官网网址檚 longest-running multi-day professional music festival continues to have a major impact as an economic driver in the region. With an operating budget of $1 million, this yearB次元官网网址檚 events are estimated to generate an economic impact of more than $5.5 million, with projected total audience figures of over 40,000.
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The free concerts in the Square are highlighted by performances from Monterey Jazz Festival Next Generation Jazz Orchestra and NadenB次元官网网址檚 RCN Pacific Blue Big Band. The seven performances on June 22 will include sets by VictoriaB次元官网网址檚 Astrocolor and Naughty Professor.
YouB次元官网网址檒l be able to find the complete festival lineup, ticket and schedule information online starting Friday at . Printed festival program guides will be available at various locations around town as of April 29.
