BUDE JAZZ FESTIVAL FAQ

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• What are the dates for the next Bude Festival?
• The dates for the 24th Bude Jazz Festival are:
  27th AUGUST - 2nd SEPTEMBER 2011
  
  
• How does admission to the festival work?
• Admission to the festival is by a stroller ticket that allows you access to practically all events. Stroller tickets can be bought for the full week, the Bank Holiday weekend (3 days) or for a single day. Go to the Tickets page for full details.
  
  
• Do you have a mailing list for tickets and festival news?
• Yes, we have a free mailing list - Sign up here.
  We'll send you early notification that enables you to buy tickets at a discounted rate as soon as they are available. We don't share your details with anyone else.
  
  
• What kind of music is played at the festival?
• We have nearly 100 different bands/groups/artistes playing New Orleans, traditional and vintage jazz, swing, mainstream, boogie, blues, Hot Club, gypsy jazz, dixieland, jump 'n' jive ... and more besides!
  At any one time there are usually three or four different concerts to choose from. New Orleans jazz fans can spend all week listening to their favourite music if they like, but if your tastes lie elsewhere there is always at least one concert playing a different style of music.
  To get an idea you can see last year's programme here.
  
  
• Do you have any music for dancing?
• Yes, we have a fabulous dance marquee with bands that play jump 'n' jive, swing and other music ideal for dancing. There are also daily dance workshops for beginners and improvers.
  
  
• Can I listen to any of the bands who will be playing at the Festival?
• Yes. We have a music player on our website where you can hear MP3 files of some of the bands. In fact you can listen to the music in the background while you surf the internet.
  Click here to launch our music player .
  You can also see videos of some of the festival bands. Click on our youtube link below:
  
  
  
• Can I be guaranteed a seat at a particular concert
• Each venue has a maximum capacity, so you need to arrive early to make sure you get a place at especially popular events. Admission is on a first come first served basis, so it's not possible to save seats for others.
  The number of tickets issued by the festival reflects the capacity of the events taking place at any time.
  
  
• Are there any completely free events?
• Yes, there are a small number of festival events that don't require a stroller ticket and are completely free to anyone. These are indicated by (f) after events on the Programme page.
  
  
• Is there a bus service between venues?
• Most venues are within easy walking distance of one another, but there is a Jazzbus Service provided for stroller ticket holders. See the Souvenir Programme for full details of times and pick-up points.
  
  
• Are dogs allowed in venues?
• Apart from guide dogs this is entirely at the discretion of the individual venue. Please check beforehand whether a particular venue is pet friendly.
  
  
• What are the facilities for Car Parking?
• We will shortly add information about the main public car parks in Bude.
  
  
• What is accessibility like for the venues?
• We will shortly add details about wheelchair access etc.
  
  

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