Always on
This project successfully funded on 13th July 2025, you can still support them with a donation.
Help Keep Live Music Free in the Heart of Rye!
Rye, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Aim: By supporting this crowdfunder, you’re bringing live music to the streets of Rye for everyone to enjoy!
🎷 Help Keep Live Music Free in the Heart of Rye! 🎶
The Rye International Jazz & Blues Festival is more than just an event — it’s a celebration of music, community, and culture that brings our historic town to life every summer.
While our world-class headline acts light up the main stages, our vision also lies in the streets — where music is free, accessible, and shared by all.
🎺 Why We Need Your Support
Each year, we’re proud to present a vibrant programme of free street music and fringe events across Rye. These unforgettable moments — a saxophonist in the buttermarket, a jazz trio outside your favourite café, an unexpected drum solo echoing down a cobbled street — are what makes this festival truly special.
But here’s the truth:
The scale and scope of these free events depend on additional funding. They are not guaranteed. Each year we work tirelessly with partners, sponsors, and supporters to keep this music alive — and in the current climate this is tougher than it has ever been!
🎷 Your Donation Makes Music Happen
By supporting this crowdfunder, you’re not just donating to a festival. You’re:
- Bringing live music to the streets of Rye for everyone to enjoy — no ticket needed
- Supporting local and emerging artists by giving them a platform
- Helping us create a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere that draws people together
- Keeping the spirit of the festival alive, right in the heart of the community
🎉 Every Note Counts
Whether it’s £5 or £500, your support helps ensure that live music stays free, accessible, and joyful for all. The more we raise, the more performers we can invite, the more venues we can present music in, and the more unforgettable moments we can create.
👉 Donate now and be a part of the music.
Thank you for helping us keep the festival spirit free and alive.
— The Rye Jazz Festival Team 🎶