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For Immediate Release Contact: Frances Burruss 804.625.3457 May 24th, 2018 fburruss@johnsonmarketing.com www.richmondjazzfestival.com

RICHMOND JAZZ FESTIVAL ANNOUNCES 2018 LINEUP

- Tickets on sale now-

(RICHMOND, VA) – On August 11th-12th, the Richmond Jazz Festival returns for its ninth year at Historic Maymont Park. The festival — the premier music on the East Coast — will once again be hosted by title sponsor, Altria, a Fortune 200 company that has built some of the best-known brands in the world.

The 2018 artists were announced today at a lineup reveal event held at River City Roll. This year’s schedule includes some of the world’s most famous names in jazz, R&B, funk, soul and hip hop. From jazz giants and R&B and pop legends, to funk royalty and retro-futuristic virtuosas, this year’s Grammy-laden lineup is one for the books.

Gladys Knight

The O'Jays

Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly

Brian McKnight

Joss Stone

Warren G….

Tony! Toni! Toné!

Kurt Elling

Dee Dee Bridgewater and the Memphis Soulphony

Nicholas Payton

Deva Mahal

George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

Euge Groove

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Nelson Rangell & Steve Oliver

Butcher Brown

Jazzmeia Horn

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Red Baraat

Christian Sands

Butterscotch

The City

Keep the Richmond Jazz Festival right at your fingertips by downloading the Richmond Jazz App today! You’ll get updates on this year’s lineup and access to all the latest news and information. The Richmond Jazz App features up-to-the-minute ticket and schedule information, artist bios, social media access, the official 2018 RJF playlist, weather updates, games, contests and more!

There’s nothing like the Richmond Jazz Festival.

Each year, thousands of music lovers from across the country come together in the Commonwealth’s capital for a one-of-a-kind festival experience. World renowned artists perform over two days, Saturday, August 11th and Sunday, August 12th, on the picturesque grounds of historic Maymont. Leading up to the main event, RJF also features performances at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and local favorite Hardywood Park Brewery on Thursday, August 9th and at the historic Hippodrome Theater on Friday, August 10th.

More than just a series of amazing performances on multiple stages, the Richmond Jazz Festival is an interactive exhibition of vibrant, diverse music and culture. In addition to live music, the festival also features complimentary wine tastings by highly acclaimed Washington state winery Columbia Crest, as well as artist meet-and-greets, chef exhibitions and dozens of food and merchandise vendors from across the region. The 100-acre Victorian estate provides festival patrons exclusive access to its exotic gardens and beautiful rolling hills, making for an unforgettable summer festival experience.

In addition to title sponsor, Altria, the festival is partnering with stage sponsors, Virginia is for Lovers and Dominion Energy. Other corporate sponsors include WestRock, Richmond Region Tourism, BMW of Midlothian, Virginia Lottery and Maymont. Media partners include NBC12 and Summit Media. A portion of the proceeds from this year’s event will benefit the Maymont Foundation and the Blue Stone Education Foundation.

Tickets are on sale now at www.richmondjazzfestival.com. In addition to general admission tickets, the festival offers premium experiences. For more information on VIP packages, email vip@johnsonmarketing.com or call 804.625.3454.

Admission is free to the Hardywood Park Craft Brewery and the Jazz Café at VMFA on Thursday, August 9th.

Tickets are $30, not including fees, for “Homegrown at the Hipp” at the Hippodrome Theater on Friday, August 10th.

Through August 10th, single-day passes for Saturday and Sunday, August 11th and August 12th at Maymont are $78.50, not including fees.

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Weekend passes are $147 and are available for purchase through August 1st.

Tickets can also be purchased at the gates but are subject to a rate increase. Download the Richmond Jazz app or visit richmondjazzfestival.com for the latest updates and additional ticket information.

Official 2018 Richmond Jazz Festival Schedule *All acts subject to change

Thursday, August 9th VMFA | 200 N. Boulevard, Richmond, VA 23220

Dominion Energy Jazz Café Free admission

Friday, August 10th

Hippodrome Theater | 528 N 2nd Street, Richmond, VA 23219 “Homegrown at the Hipp”

$30 admission, not including fees

Saturday, August 11th and Sunday August 12th Maymont | 1700 Hampton Street, Richmond, VA 23220

Doors open at 11 a.m. | Performances begin at noon $78.50 single day admission / $147 weekend admission, not including fees

Gladys Knight

The O'Jays Maze Featuring Frankie Beverly

Brian McKnight Joss Stone Warren G

Tony! Toni! Toné! Kurt Elling

Dee Dee Bridgewater and the Memphis Soulphony Nicholas Payton

Deva Mahal George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic

Euge Groove Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Nelson Rangell & Steve Oliver Butcher Brown Jazzmeia Horn

Red Baraat Christian Sands

Butterscotch The City

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