27 new acts added and 2nd edition for “Gent Jazz Talent Day” on 18 July

No fewer than 27 new names in our line-up

Marble Sounds will open the Main Stage on 3 July with their signature melancholic indie pop and will also perform a selection of new tracks! Performing on the Garden Stage that day: the up-and-coming indie/folk-pop artist Cassandra Coleman and soul singer-songwriter Tiwayo. On 4 July, experience Sophia Ammann's debut album, alongside the indie rock of Cheap Cult. More Belgian talent, featuring Amaea Rae and instrumental trio Kameel joined by Rudy Trouvé, is set to follow on 9 July. We also welcome InkOgnito, the enigmatic outsider artist who, following a traumatic cerebral injury, found himself becoming obsessed with the music of his youth, especially the repertoire of The Ink Spots.

On 10 July, popular Nigerian trumpeter, composer and bandleader Etuk Ubong brings his socially engaged jazz to the Garden Stage, joined by acclaimed guitarist Julien Tassin. The following day, 11 July, features Tommy WÁ, the Nigerian-born, Ghana-based singer songwriter carving out a distinctive path within Afro-inspired soundscapes.

On 12 July, Quebecois jazz singer Dominique Fils-Aimé will take to the Main Stage. That same day, the Garden Stage will be handed over to emerging talent selected by KASK, featuring performances by molrat, Kinda, and Helga Ameye. On 13 July, London-based popular singer songwriter Bel Cobain is set to deliver a standout performance. On 14 and 15 July, acclaimed Italian guitarist Alessandro “Asso” Stefanaperforms on the Main Stage, while Isabelle Lewis and Zenatake over the Garden Stage.

Contemporary jazz takes centre stage on 16 July, featuring the phenomenal Moses Yoofee Trio, alongside Belgian trios KVRand Fuzzy Bears (De Beren Gieren). Finally, on 17 July, the Garden Stage welcomes James Emmanuel, K.ZIA and Sugarbunny.

Join us on 18 July to discover the jazz sounds of tomorrow

The free festival day on Saturday, July 18, is entirely dedicated to Gent Jazz Talent. The three Gent Jazz Talent finalists will give it their all on the Garden Stage. What's more, jazz/hip-hop band Omasta and electronic dance/jazz quartet Tukanwill deliver an energy-laden warm-up ahead of the second night of the Gentse Feesten.