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Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival 2011 : Line-up Announcement

Dec 5, 2010 (PRN): The 9th edition of the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival will occupy multiple days on Dubai’s calendar of entertainment and fun starting February 1st, 2011 till the 18th of the same month, hosting 37 international bands, several venues and stages.

Festival headliners have their musical armory at the ready! This year’s unique line-up includes Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra featuring Gilson Lavis and guest vocalists Ruby Turner & Louise Marshall, Pop Icon Alison Moyet. Macy Gray, TRAIN, Lifehouse, Joshua Radin, Mindi Abair & Peter White, Mica Paris, and Jessy J, amongst a list of 37 plus performers who will be participating at the festival throughout 18 days.

“We are very excited to welcome this long list of outstanding and award winning artists to the Skywards Dubai International Jazz Festival this year, which caps off a good season of many outdoor concerts, ranging between free and paid shows, which we were very keen to offer them at wallet friendly prices" said Anthony Younes, founder and organizer of the festival.

This year, the festival gets started with its activities and series of free concerts at The Walk - JBR of which details will be announced soon, followed by the 3rd edition of the Jazz Garden coming back with another one week of intensive Jazz shows at the Dubai Media City Amphitheater hosting 14 bands, two shows per night, with the world’s best Jazz artists and performers leading to the main 3 nights of concerts featuring the headliners line-up.

The festival maintains its lovely chilled atmosphere, all set on a gorgeous site with comfortable seating and seating-free zones, a chilled F&B village and its remarkable Arts and Crafts exposition.

“The fans experience is what we’ve always prided ourselves on and this year we promise to continue this tradition with another roster of breathtaking artists and high-energy entertainment.†Added Younes.

Tickets will be available online through http://www.dubaijazzfest.com starting January 10th, 2011.

For more information about the festival check out http://www.dubaijazzfest.com or call Chillout Productions on +97143911196

About Chillout Productions

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 International Jazz Festival and growing it into one of the most iconic public events in the region.

As the most rewarded music event in the UAE receiving the "What's On" award for "The Best Festival" 2006, 2007, 2009 and 2010, the Best Public Entertainment Event in The Middle East" for 2008 and the Best Marketing of An Event Award in 2009 at the EVENT 360 ", the Time Out Award for the Best Music Festival in 2010, with the recent Ahlan! Best In Dubai Award as the Best Music `event for 2010; the festival continues its tradition of finding new and improved ways to make the experience even more exciting for fans.

The Dubai International Jazz Festival has drawn in over 180,000 fans since its inception in 2002 with people coming in from across the UAE, GCC and around the world. The Jazz Festival's list of legendary musicians, Grammy award-winning artists, critically acclaimed jazz and contemporary groups, and pop sensations covers over 40 years of music history.

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