By Lucy Waldron
And just like that, the yarn gets detangled from the trees and the sounds of jazz drift away on the breeze, Jumpers and Jazz in July is over.
This years’s festival was tabled as a great success and a fabulous time to be living in or visiting the region by committee president Pam Burley.
“We are very happy with how the 10 days panned out and we even had people asking us to make it longer,” Ms Burley said.
The festival’s diverse program received heaps of praise, particularly for the quality of the arts and crafts, as well as the music and performances.
However, the 20th commemorative year had some changes that made it possible to have a bigger and better program that were met with some community drawback.
“Change is always challenging, but we will do a thorough debrief, as we do every year, to address the community’s concerns and provide a high-quality response,“ Ms Burley said.
Despite some challenges, the festival was overwhelmingly well-received. Ms Burley said seeing the joy on the attendees faces makes all their long hours worth it.
As for the next year, the festival committee is already thinking ahead.
“We’re in a constant revolving door—nothing starts and stops,“ she said.
While the immediate focus is on cleanup and wrap-up tasks, the team is also reflecting on what worked well and what could be improved.
The Jumpers and Jazz festival continues to be a cherished event for the Warwick community, bringing together art, music, and a celebration of local talent. The committee’s commitment to improvement and community engagement promises an even more exciting festival next year.
