Who Are We

The Society was started in March 1995, as the Old Duke Jazz Society, in response to -the overwhelming support given to the campaign to save Jazz at the Old Duke. This demonstrated the popularity of live jazz in the Bristol area and the need for jazz fans to keep in touch with the local 'scene'. The name was changed to reflect the fact that the Society is involved in promoting and supporting jazz throughout the Bristol area and beyond! We intend in the future to foster young musicians and schools, and encourage them to play instruments and learn more about music - especially Jazz!
We charge only a very small annual fee of £4 per member (£6 for two people at the same address) to cover costs such as paper & postage, as we want The Society to be open to as many people as possible.

WHAT WILL MEMBERSHIP GIVE YOU?

• A membership card, giving you discount on tickets and entrance fees for various events.

• A quarterly Newsletter, sent to you, with letters and articles to interest and amuse, and a "What's on & Where" guide to jazz in the Bristol area.

• The chance to go to events and on trips organised by and for The Society.

• An annual AGM, where you can have your say, and vote for the way The Society is run and what it does in the future (this will also be a social event).

• Reduced prices on Society Merchandise such as T-Shirts and Sweatshirts.

HOW DO YOU JOIN?

To be a part of The Society, and help keep Jazz live, write or email to:

The Membership Secretary,
Bristol Jazz Society,
70 Hall Street,
Bedminster,
Bristol, BS3 5PP

Email: secretary@bristoljazzsoc.co.uk

Forms need to filled in and sent back with a cheque or postal order for £4 (single) or £6 (joint) made payable to "The Bristol Jazz Society". Your Membership Card and a copy of the constitution and most recent Newsletter will be sent to you in a few days.