Jazz treat in Belgium

11.12.2008
Lovers of jazz music may wish to hop on a ferry to Belgium next year as a major event takes place.

The Brussels Jazz Marathon takes place at venues across the city between May 25th and 27th.

The sounds of blues and latin music will also be ringing out throughout the region during the festival, with more than 50 locations staging performances.

Around 160 performances will be on offer for music connoisseurs to enjoy at the showcase, which is now in its 13th year.

The event"s website bills the showcase as "three days of jazz craziness", with virtuosos from all over the world ready to wow audiences.

Artists from nations including Holland, France, Italy and Estonia will be performing at the festival"s new European Jazz @ Brussels stage, which can be found at the city"s Place d"Espagne complex.

For those yearning for a more high-octane musical experience, veteran rockers AC/DC and Metallica both visit Antwerp next year as part of their world tours.

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