Dubai Jazz Festival @ Media City Amphitheatre on Feb 24-26 2016
The 14th Dubai Jazz Festival will take place from 24th to 26th February 2016 at the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre under the new theme, “A Unique Take on Music, Art and Lifestyle”.
Started in 2003 as a 3-day mainstream jazz festival selling 1,200 tickets for the 1st edition and since the 2nd edition, the numbers have doubled and tripled. In 2014, the festival attracted more than 60,000 attendees for the whole 9 days. And in 2015 the festival returned to its base in Dubai Media City with a 3 sold out nights attracting more than 35,000 music fans over the 3 nights.
Grammy Award-winning master trumpeter Chris Botti is the best and largest selling jazz instrumental artist in the U.S. today. Together with his virtuoso band, he will bring his superb musicianship for one night of can’t miss musical thrills, featuring the world-renowned British singer and songwriter Sting.
Multi-Grammy award winner and global guitar music icon SANTANA returns to Dubai in his worldwide “Luminosity Tour 2016”. His previous show in 2014 was an exceptional timely sell-out; and had witnessed a high level of audience interaction with an unexpected extension of the performance. Dubai was one of the selected cities worldwide for his tour next year bringing to the audience his creative and fiery fusion of Latin rock with blues, jazz and world music, and his vibes of love, harmony and positivity.
Founded in 2002, Chillout Productions has become one of the leading event management companies in the Gulf. With a team of creative solution providers that have over 20 years of experience in producing world-class events, Chillout Productions offers services that range from simple event concept creation to scouting locations and designing venues.
With access to a long list of local and international event suppliers, agents and entertainment consultants, Chillout Productions provides a unique and professional outlook into the world of event management. By finding the right entertainment package, be it a music legend or newcomer, a seasoned actor or a young Hollywood star, Chillout Productions handles it all in the most professional manner, keeping the focus on the objectives behind an event as well as the smallest details. Chillout Productions is mostly known for founding and organizing the Dubai Jazz Festival and growing it into one of the most iconic public events in the region.
OFFICIAL PROGRAM:
24 February 2016:
Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox 07:30PM–08:30PM; James 09:00PM–10:00PM; Toto 10:30PM–12:30 AM
25 February 2016:
David Gray 08:00PM–09:30PM; Chris Botti feat. Sting 10:00PM–12:30AM
26 February 2016:
La Bomba De Tiempo 08:30PM–09:30PM; Santana 10:00PM–12:30AM
Tickets are on sale exclusively from Ticketmaster on www.ticketmaster.ae or 800-TM-UAE at the following categories and prices: Regular Standing – AED 395, Golden Circle – AED 795, Fan Pit–AED 995 and VIP – AED 1,450.
For more information, visit www.dubaijazzfest.com