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Annual General Meeting 2024
Come join us to shape the future of Queensland’s quirkiest winter festival!
Together, let’s continue building a festival that makes a difference in our community.
Artist Applications – Expressions of Interest are now OPEN
We are looking for entertaining performing Jazz & Blues artist for the 2025 Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival.
Fill in your details at the below link to apply, simple.
EOI close 31st October 2024.
A Tribute to Dorothy Devine
Dorothy, the Textiler Dorothy was many things to lots of different people. I will outline part of her journey in textiles as I know it to be. Dorothy was creative, energetic, determined and never tired of producing beautiful quilts which she did for many members of...
Hear original song, “HOT JALOPY” , locally written for Jumpers and Jazz in 2004
JUMPERS & JAZZ IN JULYWords: PENNY DAVIES Music ROGER ILOTTPublished by Restless Music © 2004 APRA/AMCOS HOT JALOPYTERI WELLES vocalLEE WILLIAMS acoustic guitarsPENNY DAVIES backing vocals, kazoo, slide whistleROGER ILOTT talking steel guitar, backing vocals,...
Hear Audrey Hoffmann – Inspiration behind the first 2004 Jumper and Jazz festival !
A WORD FROM AUDREY … Twenty-one years ago, in the winter of 2003, the new multi-million-dollar Palmerin Streetscape development divided the community. After much debate, deciduous trees were planted along the main street, leafless in winter. Was there a way to “warm”...
Warwick’s Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival Celebrates 20th Anniversary with Stellar Headline Acts Elixir Featuring Katie Noonan and Zac Hurren with support act Hat Fitz and Cara
This year, the Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival marks a significant milestone, celebrating its 20th anniversary. Warwick is set to come alive with the announcement of Elixir featuring Katie Noonan as the headline act for our much-cherished festival. Known for its...
ROLL UP, ROLL UP…..the YARNIVAL will be in town 2024!
Words can not describe the wonder that is about to transcend when our Yarntopians create a world of colourful vintage-style fairgrounds, carnivals, circuses and shows. Imagine Cupie Dolls and Dagwood Dogs....ahhh we want to say more but it's best to have a read of the...
Registrations for the 2024 Tree Jumper Exhibition are now open!
HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS? // Registrations for the 2024 Tree Jumper Exhibition are now open! The Tree Jumper Exhibition sees trees in the Warwick CBD “yarnbombed” by artists, local businesses, schools, community groups and everyday folks from near and far. This year’s...
Dressed up Mayor dresses TC Byrnes -2022 !
Quirky Mayoral Robe brings Maroons Colours to iconic TC Byrnes Monument! Looking for other ways to get people excited about yarnbombing at the Jumpers in July Festival, the idea to dress the Thomas Byrnes monument in winter woollies was born in 2006 and each...
All you need to know about the Yarn Bombing at the Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival
Kicking off from July 15 in 2021 at the annual Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival, yarn bombing will be taking centre stage - a colorful artistic display transforming the Streets of Warwick. This is a unique event with many volunteers involved. Will you be attending...
JUMPERS AND JAZZ GETS READY TO PARTY!
Warwick’s historic Town Hall is getting all ‘jazzed up’ inside ready for a warm, exciting lift off for Jumpers and Jazz in July! Wine, dine and jazz the night away, at the ‘Jumpin’ Jazz Laneway Party’, Friday night, July 16. Doors open at 5.30pm for a 6 pm start. Our...
Explore the Southern Downs and Granite Belt Region
Just 90 mins from the hustle and bustle of Brisbane city lies the Southern Downs and Granite Belt region. Think immersive natural landscapes, fresh local produce, world-class wine experiences & country hospitality second to none. Add in the quirkiest festival of...