The Cotai Jazz & Blues Festival 2014 is coming back for its third triumphant year at The Venetian® Macao's outdoor lagoon area Oct. 9-12, 2014, featuring the return of the popular and international Jazz & Blues competition. Admission is free.

Once again supported by the Cultural Affairs Bureau of the Macao S.A.R. Government, the Cotai Jazz & Blues Festival has become a signature event at Cotai Strip Resorts Macao, a celebration of live international music, non-stop entertainment, beads throwing and delicious food and beverage in the spirit and style of New Orleans' world famous Mardi Gras. English rising jazz superstar Anthony Strong, plus champion Bleu Rascals and one of the finalists Andy Frasco and the U.N. of last year's festival will also offer fantastic jazz performances at the festival.

Adding to the fun this year is a second stage, floating in the lagoon area, and an additional chill out area, along with many food and beverage options and an expanded seating area. It will be non-stop entertainment and revelry in the lagoon area, featuring Streetmosphere performers, lights, beads, and international music – plus a large kids' playground and romantic outdoor gondola rides.

This year, more than 180 applications from all over the world were received for the Jazz & Blues competition, and 12 finalists will vie for a share of the HK$550,000 cash prize pool by putting up live performances at main stage at the outdoor lagoon area during the festival. Compared to last year, the genres of the bands this year are of large variety and will surely bring a new and unforgettable experience to guests. Visitors and locals alike will not want to miss the chance to enjoy a weekend of non-stop music and wonderful entertainment suitable for all ages.

Event Details:

Date:                  

Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 9-12, 2014

Time:                  

Oct. 9                     11p.m. (Performance by rising jazz star Anthony Strong)

Oct. 9-10                6 p.m. to midnight

Oct. 11-12              1 p.m. to midnight

Venue:                

Outdoor lagoon area, The Venetian Macao

Admission:        

Free

Website:            

http://en.cotaistrip.com/macau-shows/cotai-jazz-and-blues-2014.html

About Cotai Strip Resorts Macao – Macao's Integrated Resort City

Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The befittingly named Cotai Strip Resorts Macao, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of Cotai. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao has transformed a gaming-centric day-trip market into an integrated resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers.

Pulsating with life, both night and day, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with approximately 9,000 hotel rooms and suites, international superstar live entertainment, duty-free shopping with 600 retailers offering an unparalleled array of name brands, 1.3 million square feet (120,000 square metres) of meeting and exhibition space for Asia's leading conferences and exhibitions, gaming excitement, transportation offerings and well over 100 dining options, including international restaurants, bars and lounges. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is a must-see destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement.

Comprised of The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands® Cotai Central, featuring the world's largest Conrad, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn hotels, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is where Asia's ultimate destination is all within reach.

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Media contacts:

Public Relations, Venetian Macau Limited

Lily Cheng

Tel: +853 8118 2013

Email: lily.sw.cheng@sands.com.mo

Andrina Leong

Tel: +853 8118 2010

Email: andrina.leong@sands.com.mo