VIDEO: take just 135 seconds to watch launch of Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival

The 39th annual Birmingham Jazz & Blues Festival was launched at the Rep in Birmingham on Friday 14 July, and Westside BID’s own videographer Graham Young was there to film it.

Take just 135 seconds to watch the video here:

The launch saw speeches from festival organiser Jim Simpson, Westside BID’s Mike Olley, Birmingham City Council leader Cllr John Cotton and favourite city comedian Jasper Carrott.

Watch this space for our full story and more regular coverage of the ten-day festival.

Mail picture: Jasper Carrott, Jim Simpson and Mike Olley

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