
March 2025
Friday 7th
Saturday 8th
Sunday 9th
3 Days Full of Live Music
Multiple Venues Kiama
Gerringong & Minnamurra
JAZZ DOOF TAKEOVER
Sunday Festival Wrap Up

CG Discs is a rising force in Eora/Sydney’s party scene, blending live jazz with electronic music to create vibrant, community-driven Jazz Doofs. Founded by DJ/producer LEVOS, they champion local talent with genre-spanning DJ sets - from rare disco to samba, jazz, and bass - delivering an ever-evolving, high-energy experience. We’re grateful to collaborate with this innovative crew!
This takeover is one you will never forget and there’ll be no better way to wrap up your weekend.
When: Sunday 1pm till 8pm
Where: Finding Fillmore's
NOTE: Day or Weekend Pass required
PASS COLLECTION

Merch Tent - Uniting Church Kiama
Saturday 8th 9am - 3pm
Sunday 9th 10am - 12 noon
DANCE LIKE PETER BECKE

Ever seen Peter Becke groove? Now it’s your turn! Shake off your inhibitions, find your rhythm, and unleash your inner dance legend. It’s fun, it’s freeing, it’s for everyone!
Music by Casuarina Light Phenomenon - Dance moves by YOU, and Peter Becke!
Saturday 2pm - 3:30pm
Uniting Church (main hall behind church)
FREE EVENT - ALL AGES
KJBF 2025 Spotify Playlist

Get in the mood and listen to KJBF 2025 Spotify playlist.
FESTIVAL BEER 2025
Yes, have some

Get it. Just get it. The Stoic Brewery Festival Pale Ale.
The official KJBF bevvy!
KJBF 2025 Update
Becky Guggisberg
Festival Director

Why Attend?
Mostly Free Fun?
Curated Musical Experiences?
Why Buy Tickets?
Party?
Get the goss on this year's jazz and blues extravaganza!
FEATURED EVENTS 2025
Hindmarsh Park is Back !!!
Sunday 11am- 2pm

- Dance like Peter Becke
- Jazz Doof Take Over Party
- Blues with a View
- Hindmarsh is Back
- Top Shops Car Park Takeover
- Tour Ready Workshop
- SS Peter & Paul Sunday Service
And loads more!!!!!
OFFICIAL PROGRAM 2025

Wow, just wow. What a festival it is going to be this year!
Check out the official KJBF 2025 program and get a plan together now.
FRANK SULTANA PRESENTS
Blues with a View

Frank Sultana's Kiama Jazz and Blues Festival showcase featuring ROSHANI, Beretta & Sullivan, Steve (West) Weston, The Mighty Reapers, Lil G, Jon Hines, Taya Chani, Pete Cornelius Band, Jessie Redwing Band, Sweet Talk, Frank Sultana Blues Band, Hussy Hicks, and the Sydney Blues Society All Star Band!
Friday 5pm-10:30pm
Saturday 11am-10:30pm
Sunday 3pm onwards (Free)
Where: Kiama Surf Club
NOTE: Day or Weekend Pass required
SIMA TOUR READY WORKSHOP

We're lucky enough to be able to host Sydney Improvised Music Association (SIMA) and their mentorship program known as Tour Ready.
This workshop is aimed at developing & maintaining sustainable touring networks for the jazz music industry. A vibrant panel discussion will include key local & regional industry participants. Catering by Slow Dough.
This is a great FREE EVENT for all musicians, sponsored by SIMA and Sound NSW.
When: Saturday 10:30am - 12:30pm
Where: Kiama Uniting Church
MY VINYL REVOLUTION

Back for another fantastic KJB festival, My Vinyl Revolution’s Pete and Erica are curating the Record Store at the Old Fire Station. Drop by for a crate dig - browse through all genres, especially jazz and blues! New and secondhand vinyl, CDs and cassettes for your enjoyment. @myvinylrev
Catch DJ Max Spinning some of his own collection over the weekend!
When: All Weekend
Where: Old Fire Station
VISUAL ARTIST 2025
Tobias Lansdown

We present to you for your viewing pleasure our KJBF 2025 Festival poster brought to you by the super talented Tobias Lansdown.
FESTIVAL HUBS & LINEUP
New music spaces 2025

Six, yep count 'em six festival hubs:
- Uniting Church : Jazz Hub *
- Kiama Surf Club : Blues Hub *
- Finding Fillmore's *
- Top Shops
- Orry Kelly Stage : Hindmarsh Park
- The Bandstand : Coronation Park
Sit back, chill, and share the love.
* Wristband required
KJBF 2025 Weekend & Day Pass Tickets SELLING FAST

The Kiama Jazz & Blues Festival fills Kiama’s cafés, restaurants, bars, streets, and parks with incredible free performances over three vibrant days, 7/8/9 March 2025 🎶
For something extra, a weekend or day pass gives you access to three exclusive venues featuring amazing artists. Your wristband doesn’t just get you in - it helps support the festival and original live Australian music.
Join us and make this celebration of music unforgettable! ✨
FULL ARTIST LINEUP

This is it, the full artist lineup for KJBF 2025.
It's going to be a big one this year :)
OFFICIAL MERCH (ANDISE)
Whoa

KJBF 2025 Tee's & Stubbie Holders!
Pickup from Uniting Church or Old Fire Station. Limited quantities.
BOOK CHAT - JEFF APTER
Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly

Join us for a special joint Friends of Kiama Library and KJBF event - a talk with Jeff Apter, author of Carl Perkins: The King of Rockabilly, hosted by Marty Bright / comedian.
Jeff's latest book gives us an insight into the life of Carl Perkins, the Rockabilly musician best known for writing the song Blue Suede Shoes.
When: Saturday 2-4pm
Where: Kiama Library
KJBF 2024 Highlights Reel

Check out all the amazing musicians and festival folk on the KJBF 2024 highlights reel. What a blast!
Set to the beautiful 'Vai Brasil (Libe) by Lux Trevis