Jazz and soul safari changed to Lugogo cricket oval

It may come as a surprise to Nile Gold Jazz and Soul Safari fans that the venue has been changed from the ambience of Kampala Serena Hotel to the open airs of Lugogo Cricket Oval, just 3.4 km apart. But it has happened and seems no change of plan will affect the move.

 Lin Soul Trumpeter Rountree-5

For the past eight editions, the annual jazz event known for bringing together masterful Jazz acts from all over the world to Kampala, has found home in Serena, adding a touch of exquisiteness and sophistication to everything about it.

In a statement, the event's founder Tshaka Mayanja said the reason for change of venue was to accommodate the growing fan base, "Each year, our priority is to create artistic experiences that are representative of the diverse nature of the genre, creating new layers of the jazz landscape," he said. "This year the concert will be held at The Cricket Oval Lugogo to accommodate the growing fan base," added Mayanja  

"We have also reduced the prices from sh200,000 to sh130,000 for the Gold tickets, while the VIP tables have been reduced from sh3,150,000 to sh2,500,000. We are also setting up Domes and comfy Lounges at The Cricket Oval, so that we maintain an indoors feel, outdoors. We shall maintain our usual class and hospitality for all the fans," he added.

 This year's event will be headlined by British reggae vocalist, Maxi Priest christened the "King of Lovers Rock alongside US saxophonist Jackiem Joyner and soul-jazz trumpeter Lin Rountree