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Richmond Jazz and Music Festival Returns August 8-10
Powered
by Dominion as the Festival's Presenting Sponsor
May 22, 2025 | Richmond, VA — The Richmond Jazz and Music Festival (RJMF), one of the East Coast's most anticipated cultural events, returns August 8–10 — powered by Dominion Energy as the festival's Presenting Sponsor. The 2025 edition promises a weekend of unforgettable music, bold flavors, and a vibe you can only find in RVA. Longtime supporters including Altria, Virginia Tourism Corporation, Richmond Region Tourism, and more continue to help make this experience possible.
This year's lineup features a powerful mix of icons, innovators, and rising stars across jazz, soul, and R&B. Artists scheduled to perform include: T.I., Jodeci, Muni Long, Masego, Ceelo Green, Aloe Blacc, Marsha Ambrosius, October London, Dru Hill, Raheen DeVaughn, Kirk Whalum & Mindi Abair, Norman Brown, Hot Like Mars, Charles Owens, Alexander Mack, and many more.
"Dominion Energy is excited to again sponsor the Richmond Jazz and Music Festival, said Carlos Brown, president-Dominion Energy Services, and executive vice president, chief legal officer, and corporate secretary for Dominion Energy. "We do what we do every day at Dominion to power your every day and that includes celebrating with you. The festival is a celebration of music, people, and culture and we are proud to be part of it."
Produced by Richmond-based agency JMI, RJMF has grown into one of the East Coast's premier summer music festivals. Since its inception in 2010, RJMF has featured performances from artists including Chaka Khan, The Roots, Herbie Hancock, Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, and many others.
"Dominion Energy has been a valued partner of RJMF for many years, and their commitment to this festival and this city has always been clear," said Frances Burruss, Director of Account Management at JMI. "Their leadership as Presenting Sponsor is helping us reimagine the festival experience in powerful ways. We've also been fortunate to have the support of many businesses and communities throughout the Mid-Atlantic region for many years."
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Inquiries
For any inquiries related to the Richmond Jazz and Music Festival, please use the appropriate email contact below:
- General Inquiries: communications@wearejmi.com
- Tickets: support@squadup.com
- Experience Packages (Cabanas and C Suite): communications@wearejmi.com
- Media Requests: fburruss@wearejmi.com
- Volunteers: communications@wearejmi.com
- Vending Opportunities: communications@wearejmi.com
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https://www.12onyourside.com/2024/05/22/2024-richmond-jazz-music-festival-announces-lineup/
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2024: Fantasia, Ludacris to play at Richmond Jazz and Music Festival at Maymont
https://rictoday.6amcity.com/culture/jazz-music-festival-returns-maymont-richmond-va
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https://www.nbc12.com/2023/06/26/richmond-jazz-music-festival-returning-maymont-this-august/
2023: Expect big crowds for the Richmond Jazz and Music Festival return
https://www.nbc12.com/video/2023/06/27/expect-big-crowds-richmond-jazz-music-festival-return/
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2019: Richmond Jazz and Music Festival is here
https://www.nbc12.com/2019/08/09/richmond-jazz-music-festival-is-here/
2019: Big names coming to 2019 Richmond Jazz and Music Festival
2019: The Richmond Jazz and Music Festival | Aug. 8th-11th, 2019
https://concerts.theurbanmusicscene.com/2019/02/richmond-jazz-and-music-festival/
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https://www.nbc12.com/2019/08/07/quiz-with-jazz-fest-album-covers/
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2016: Despite hot weather, thousands flock to Richmond Jazz Festival
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http://richmondfreepress.com/news/2016/aug/13/richmond-jazz-festival-opens-weekend/
2016: What to Hear at the 2016 Richmond Jazz Festival
2016: Herbie Hancock, The Roots, Vanessa Williams highlight Richmond Jazz Festival
http://wtvr.com/2016/05/26/richmond-jazz-festival-2016-lineup/
2016: Music Lovers Gather at 2016 Richmond Jazz Festival
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/dwight-brown/the-2016-richmond-jazz-fe_b_11536632.html
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