The Adelaide Jazz Festival will undergo a major transformation next year, relaunching as the Adelaide International Jazz Festival (AIJF) and shifting from its traditional April timeslot to October.

Over three years, the festival has built a reputation for showcasing South Australian talent. Festival founder and Artistic Director Kaya Blum said the rebrand marked a key step in the organisation’s long-term vision.

“The date change has been part of our strategic plan for a few years, but now is the time to get the ball rolling,” Blum said. “It gives us more time to plan the festival, raise funds and bring over some big names and also some of the less-widely known but more cutting-edge national and international talent that tour in October for the interstate jazz festivals.”

Alongside the new name and timing, organisers have unveiled AIJF Presents, a year-round series supporting national and international artists touring Australia. The initiative will allow Adelaide audiences to experience high-calibre acts outside the main festival program.

Sam Anning and Kristin Berardi. Image supplied.

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