FEST: Syracuse Jazz Festival (NY)

The Syracuse Jazz Festival is an annual free admission outdoor summer music festival staged in Syracuse, New York that's taking place this year, June 9th-10th, 2019. SJF was founded by jazz presenter Frank Malfitano and has been running since 1982. The Syracuse Jazz Festival is a celebration of music, culture, diversity, and the arts and provides opportunities to experience jazz throughout performances and cultural activities throughout the festival. This year we're currently looking for the best  Sonicbids Jazz artists! If you have the Jazz chops to move thousands of people and share the stage with legendary artists, this is the gig for you!

The Syracuse Jazz festival takes place on a world class stage on June 9th-10th, 2019  at The Onondaga Community College Campus. This year we're extending our roster to discover unknown talent and we're in search of the best local, regional and national Jazz acts in the world. This is an opportunity of a lifetime to play one of the worlds most respected festivals. If you're a professional musician that has what it takes, this can be the gig for you!

We're looking for  Jazz, Soul, Blues, R&B, Hip-Hop, Acoustic, Funk, Folk, Jazz fusion, and just about anything in between. Looking for local, regional, and international acts.

Acts must have extensive live stage experience

Acts must promote the festival

Acts must have a solid online presence 

Acts can sell their merch on-site

The Mavericks, Todd Rundgren, Ramsey Lewis Electric Quintet, Asleep at the Wheel, Rebirth Brass Band, Marc Broussard, Trombone Shorty, The Mavericks, Michael McDonald, Groove Legacy, Larry Coryell, B.B. KING & THE B.B. KING ORCHESTRA and many more...

SJF takes place at The Onondaga Community College Campus on June 9th-10th 2019

Pay is determined upon booking

PA provided

Backline provided 

Sound Engineer and lighting provided

Bands receive drink tickets and backstage access

Capacity +15 000