Cancellation Announcement for Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN 2017
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the cancellation of Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN 2017 at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on September 23 & 24.
Due to the sudden illness of Donald Fagen, he is unable to perform with his band, Donald Fagen & The Nightflyers, and their upcoming shows in Japan.
Despite our best efforts, we are not able to go ahead without the 2 days headlining artist.
Sincerest apologies to all of you who were looking forward to the festival. Your tickets refund information will be made available on this website on Sep 22.
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Refund process instruction for Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN 2017
FOR NON-JAPANESE SPEAKER, PLEASE INQUIRE FROM FOLLOWING EMAIL ADDRESS.
bnjf.english@bluenote.co.jp
Once again, we apologize for the inconvenience caused and thank you for your understanding.
September 14, 2017
Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN Executive Committee
"S" level seats | ¥24,000 -(incl. tax) |
"S" level seats include unique package of: Exclusive restrooms, priority line for the official bar, and limited souvenirs. | |
"A" level seats | ¥16,000 -(incl. tax) |
Standing Area | ¥11,000 -(incl. tax) |
※An additional 500 yen drink charge will be required upon entry.
※No refunds will be given due to changes in the artist line-up.
※Performances will commence rain or shine.
※Please check any additional notices below before purchasing your tickets.
【Notices regarding ticket purchases】
※Only one person admitted per ticket.
※An additional 500 yen drink charge will be required upon entry.
※Reselling and transfers of tickets are prohibited.
※This concert is a festival. The artist roster may change at any time. No refunds will be given as a result of changes in the concert line-up. Thank you for your understanding.
※An artist's stage location of performance may change.
※If the festival must be stopped mid-way due to a natural disaster, no refunds will be given.
※Grade-school age children and younger are admitted free of charge limited to the standing area and must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian at all time.
※Parasols, tarps, tents, chairs, coolers, skateboards, selfie-sticks, fireworks, firecrackers, dangerous goods, glass bottles, cans, laser pointers, pen lights, professional cameras and recording equipment, anything that could inconvenience nearby guests is strictly prohibited.
※The event space is shared by many guests. Anyone in or near the event space who causes disruptions or fails to comply with the orders of the event staff will be forcibly removed. No refunds will be given under these circumstances.
※The event promoters, staff, and artists are not responsible for any injuries, incidents, or theft that may occur.
※Please be responsible for your own belongings and keep them with you at all times.
※Damaged or torn tickets cannot be reissued.
※Before purchasing tickets, please consult the information and notices on the homepage.
※Damaging trees or plants nearby the event area, drinking or dancing outside the event area in a way that inconveniences guests, or swimming in the ocean, which is dangerous, are strictly prohibited.
※Camping out around the event area is prohibited.
※Illegal parking, etc. that inconveniences nearby facilities or residents are strictly prohibited.
※Please throw away your trash and recyclables in the designated containers.
※The event area is no-smoking. Smoking-booths are available on the premises. Please refrain from smoking in non-designated areas in or outside of the event area.
※Any and all dangerous activities are prohibited within the event area. Event promoters, staff, and artists are not responsible for any incidents or injuries that may occur as a result. Anyone committing such acts will be forcibly removed from the premises.
※Please refrain from using umbrellas or parasols in the event area. In the event of rain, please bring a raincoat, etc. as an alternative to umbrellas.
Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL has become one of the summer traditions of NYC and has transformed as an outdoor festival "Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN" (BNJF) in 2015, celebrating 3rd year anniversary this year. For the first time, it will be held for two days having Donald Fagen as the headliner for both dates. This will also be the very first time he will headline at a music festival with his solo project in Japan.
Other lineup includes duet of Hiromi and Edmar Castaneda who performed at the "Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL 2017" in NYC, Jacob Collier who has gained the worldwide attention for his jaw-dropping performance, Kamasi Washington who leads the current Jazz scene, Grammy Award-winning singer Gregory Porter, and many others.
Festival location provides splendid bayarea scenary of Osanbashi Yokohama International Passenger Terminal and the Yokohama Baybridge. Why not experiences the unforgettable moments by surrendering yourself to music while feeling the sea breeze?
Dates:
September 23, 2017 (Saturday) / September 24, 2017 (Sunday)
Time:
Open 11:00am / Start 12:00pm
Venue:
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Special Outdoor Stages
Access:
Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, 1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan
Lineup:
[September 23]
BIRD STAGE
Donald Fagen & The Nightflyers, David Sanborn & Blue Note Tokyo All-Star Jazz Orchestra directed by Eric Miyashiro, JUJU with TAKUYA KURODA BAND from NY
DIZ STAGE
Roy Hargrove's RH Factor, Lianne La Havas(solo), Moonchild
On the Corner (entrance free)
Dani Gurgel & Novos Compositores feat. DDG4, Debora Gurgel & Tó Brandileone, T.O.C. BAND, Jean-Michel Bernard plays “Lalo Schifrin” Guest : Miyuki Hatakeyama, WONK
[September 24]
BIRD STAGE
Donald Fagen & The Nightflyers, HIROMI duet: feat. Edmar Castaneda, Gregory Porter
DIZ STAGE
Kamasi Washington, Chris Dave & The Drumhedz, Jacob Collier
On the Corner (entrance free)
Swingrowers, Karen Aoki, and more…
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Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse, 1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa, Japan
■JR & Metro lines:
About a 15 minute walk from "Sakuragicho" Station by using the route to pass through the Kishamichi Promenade.
About a 15 minute walk from "Kannai" Station.
■Minatomirai line:
About a 6 minute walk from "Bashamichi" Station or "Nihon-Oodori" Station.
About a 12 minute walk from "Minatomirai" Station.
■Sea "Bass"
On board from "East Exit of Yokohama Station" and off board at "Pier Aka-Renga"
*The above information on traveling time is without guarantee and may vary depending on the conditions.
*There is no parking lot dedicated o the festival guests. Nearby parking lots and streets will be extremely crowded on weekends, we cannot gurantee you will find a parking space nearby. We suggest to use public transportations to get to the venue.
*Parking lots and nearby roads are crowded on weekends.
We ask that you refrain from driving and instead come via public transportation.
「ドナルド・フェイゲン&ザ・ ナイトフライヤーズ」は、ドナルド・フェイゲン氏の急病により、来日および本フェスティバルへの出演がキャンセルとなりました。フェイゲン氏来日キャンセルを受け実行委員会で検討しました結果、本フェスティバルの開催を中止することを決定しました。
本フェスティバルを楽しみにしてくださっていたお客様には、多大なご迷惑をおかけしますことを深くお詫び申し上げます。
2017年 9月 14日
Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN 実行委員会