AkaBella is a 40-strong acapella choir, active in Bellingen for 20 years.

Alister Spence on acoustic piano and James Greening on trombone. These two legendary jazz figures will pair up for a performance of unique, improvised music.

This is the 12th year the Bellingen Big Band has been under the direction of Chris Frater and they make a welcome return to the Festival, together with the Grafton Conservatorium Big Band.

The words "High School Band" does not usually conjure up images of powerful performances, but this band does it all.

A special presentation by Eurobop 5 and featuring the Manouche Allstars

The band takes full advantage of the diverse rhythmic content of Blues and seems to shift effortlessly between hard driving Chicago Blues to sweet soulful Delta, cool jazz and electrifying Latin styles.

Grant says 'The Agents of Peace make a truly unique sound... with the hard edge of rock, the heart of folk, the soul of blues, the humanity of roots, and the sophistication of jazz'

Grant says 'The Agents of Peace make a truly unique sound... with the hard edge of rock, the heart of folk, the soul of blues, the humanity of roots, and the sophistication of jazz'

Grant says 'The Agents of Peace make a truly unique sound... with the hard edge of rock, the heart of folk, the soul of blues, the humanity of roots, and the sophistication of jazz'

James Muller on guitar and Richard Maegraith on sax are pairing up to provide an improvised set of the best in contemporary jazz.

Daniel Weltlinger is one of Australia’s most unique and original musicians.

Eddie Bronson has played amongst the top jazz musicians in Moscow, Israel and the U.S.A. before settling in Australia 25 yrs ago.

Eurobop 5 will be recreating the sounds and mood of Django’s 1940 quintet...

Nigel Date works as a freelance guitarist for many different bands including many of Sydney’s best jazz musicians.

Ewan MacKenzie has been playing guitar for many years in all styles, and since devoting himself to the genre sometime ago has come to be regarded as one of Australia's finest Gypsy Jazz guitarists.

Satin Bowerbirds and the Blue Pegs are a swinging and fun group who focus on the music of the Boswell Sisters.

Satin Bowerbirds and the Blue Pegs are a swinging and fun group who focus on the music of the Boswell Sisters.

Satin Bowerbirds and the Blue Pegs are a swinging and fun group who focus on the music of the Boswell Sisters.

Daryl is bringing a truly stellar line-up to this year's event, including James Muller on guitar, Nic Cecire on drums, Richard Maegraith on saxophones and Brett Hirst on bass.

Daryl is bringing a truly stellar line-up to this year's event, including James Muller on guitar, Nic Cecire on drums, Richard Maegraith on saxophones and Brett Hirst on bass.

Daryl is bringing a truly stellar line-up to this year's event, including James Muller on guitar, Nic Cecire on drums, Richard Maegraith on saxophones and Brett Hirst on bass.

Roger plays tenor sax and flute and his various groups have been a mainstay of the Jazz scene in Bellingen and beyond for many years.

Roger plays tenor sax and flute and his various groups have been a mainstay of the Jazz scene in Bellingen and beyond for many years.

Roger plays tenor sax and flute and his various groups have been a mainstay of the Jazz scene in Bellingen and beyond for many years.

Formed in 1984 by Chris Ludowyk, The Syncopators are an enduring Band comprised of some of the cream of Melbourne’s Jazz talent.

Formed in 1984 by Chris Ludowyk, The Syncopators are an enduring Band comprised of some of the cream of Melbourne’s Jazz talent.

Formed in 1984 by Chris Ludowyk, The Syncopators are an enduring Band comprised of some of the cream of Melbourne’s Jazz talent.

Formed in 1984 by Chris Ludowyk, The Syncopators are an enduring Band comprised of some of the cream of Melbourne’s Jazz talent.

Wanderlust features many of Sydney's best known musicians who play in many other famous bands (Ten Part Invention, Australian Art Orchestra, Clarion Fracture Zone, the catholics etc.).

Wanderlust features many of Sydney's best known musicians who play in many other famous bands (Ten Part Invention, Australian Art Orchestra, Clarion Fracture Zone, the catholics etc.).

Wanderlust features many of Sydney's best known musicians who play in many other famous bands (Ten Part Invention, Australian Art Orchestra, Clarion Fracture Zone, the catholics etc.).

A contemporary jazz quartet whose music ranges from be-bop through to jazz fusion, drawing on influences such as George Benson and Lee Ritenour.