History

In our 9th year, we’re proud of the international performances we’ve presented on Vancouver Island in addition to the over 100 local and regional jazz performers who’ve hit our stages.

We’re now a year-round live music promoter and presenter nurturing partnerships and collaborations to build up the live performance landscape even more in our community. During our history, we’ve also created feature programs outside of the Fall Festival, including “Have You Heard, Live@, Sounds of Summer, and Women In Jazz”. All of this has led to NIJFA honoured as 2023 BC Live’s “Festival of the Year” – a fantastic credit just eight years into our mission!