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Surrender yourselves to the sound of jazz
Wells Journal
|September 25, 2025
THE streets of Wells will be filled with the sound of music this weekend with the first-ever Wells Jazz and Blues Festival.
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Organisers said that with more than 20 performances, it's set to be an incredible weekend starting from tomorrow (Friday, September 26) and running until Sunday, September 28.
‘The festival is the passion project of local resident Niamh McGrogan who wants “to bring something truly special” to Wells. She has gathered a team of dedicated musicians and supporters to run it as a not-for-profit community event and turn her dream into reality. They include Pete Thompson, Jenny Jeffreys, Scarlett Stone, Paul Cannon, Sharon Edmonds and Brett Ellis.
This story is from the September 25, 2025 edition of Wells Journal.
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