South Coast Jazz

08/25/2026

A big thank you to .van.dyke for sitting down with Juliann Kuchocki, founder of South Coast Jazz, to talk about the festival, its roots in the local community, and what makes this celebration of live music so special. 🎶

This year’s South Coast Jazz brought an incredible mix of Jazz, R&B, and Soul to Port Dover and Brantford, featuring an all-Canadian lineup across multiple venues, including Port Dover Community Centre and Glenhyrst Gardens.

We’re so grateful to everyone who helped make the festival weekend such a memorable celebration of live music, community, and Canadian talent.

Hit play to hear Juliann give Vicki the inside scoop on the festival, the artists, and the heart behind South Coast Jazz.

🎥 Watch the conversation here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jHdj7fnufks&t=7s

08/17/2026

💜 Thank you to our incredible sponsors and media partners!
We are truly grateful to Baby Charlotte , Wave Radio, and 92.9 The Grand for supporting the South Coast Jazz Festival.

A special thank you to Baby Charlotte for their generous support as a major sponsor, helping us bring live music, culture, community, and unforgettable festival experiences to life.

We also sincerely appreciate Wave Radio and 92.9 The Grand for helping us spread the word and share the music with more listeners across the community.

Your support means so much to us and helps make South Coast Jazz Festival possible. Thank you for being part of our festival family! 🎷✨

08/17/2026

🎶Congratulations Jeff Roy on winning the 50/50 draw made at Glenhyrst Gardens Brantford yesterday! 🎶

08/16/2026

CONGRATULATIONS to the WINNER of the 50/50 DRAW ticket number #150431 please contact us at [email protected].

08/16/2026

We are giving away a pair of tickets to today’s show at Glenhyrst Gardens 1 to 4 PM featuring Juliet Dunn Le Trio Parisian. Simply email [email protected]. We will contact you by 11  a.m. if you win the draw. 

08/15/2026

🎶 More incredible voices at South Coast Jazz Festival! 🎶
Join us as we celebrate the talented artists featured throughout this festival weekend, including:

✨ Laidlaw
✨ Kristy Hamilton
✨ Laura Porter
✨ Corey MacPhee

Catch these performers as part of the South Coast Jazz Festival lineup and enjoy a weekend filled with live music, community, and world-class Canadian talent.

📅 August 16
⏰ 1:00 PM
📍 Glenhyrst Gardens, Brantford

🎟 Tickets available at SouthCoastJazz.com and on Eventbrite at https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/south-coast-jazz-festival-port-dover-brantford-all-tix-at-the-door-tickets-1990609440422?aff=oddtdtcreator

Come out, support live music, and experience the sounds of South Coast Jazz Festival. 🎷

08/14/2026

What an amazing write-up by Bee — thank you! 🙏🎶

This beautifully captures Juliann Kuchocki’s journey, her artistry, and the heart behind South Coast Jazz Festival.

We’re so grateful for this thoughtful feature and for the spotlight on Juliann’s upcoming tribute to the legendary Gene DiNovi.

Read the full article below — and join us at South Coast Jazz Festival to experience the music live.

The Voice That Means Business

08/13/2026

Thank you to Foxfire Magazine for this beautiful feature: “Juliann Kuchocki x Gene DiNovi revisit a lost jazz treasure with latest release But Only For You.” 🎶
https://www.foxfiremagazine.com/2026/08/juliann-kuchocki-x-gene-dinovi-revisit.html

Juliann Kuchocki and Gene DiNovi bring rare elegance to “But Only For You” — a 1965 composition co-written by Peggy Lee and DiNovi.

Revived with remarkable care, this recording honours the song’s jazz ancestry while bringing fresh emotional light to a timeless piece of music. Blessed by DiNovi himself, it feels like a gracious passing of the torch.

✨ Kuchocki Sings DiNovi: But, Only For You is now streaming everywhere:
https://open.spotify.com/track/3qt5Gr40pv8nep5yf0VAaQ

You can also hear Juliann Kuchocki perform live at South Coast Jazz Festival on August 15 at the Port Dover Community Centre, where she will present Kuchocki Sings DiNovi live.

08/13/2026

It’s here. 🎶
Juliann Kuchocki ’s new recording, Kuchocki Sings DiNovi: But, Only For You, is now streaming everywhere.

This beautiful new release features timeless music, elegant vocals, and new, never-before-released music by Peggy Lee.

Listen now and experience the artistry of Juliann Kuchocki and Gene DiNovi.

🎧 Streaming everywhere

📩 Bookings & info: juliannkuchocki.ca

08/06/2026

📰 A heartfelt thank you to our publicist, Eric Alper, and to all the media outlets helping spread the word about South Coast Jazz Festival!

We are so grateful to Eric Alper for his continued support in sharing the story of South Coast Jazz Festival with audiences across Canada and beyond.

Thanks to his work, this year’s festival — including our 13th anniversary, the Gene DiNovi tribute, the album premiere of Kuchocki Sings DiNovi: But Only for You, and our incredible Canadian all-star lineup — has been featured in a wide range of publications.

We would also like to thank all the writers, editors, and media platforms who have helped shine a spotlight on the festival, our artists, and the community behind South Coast Jazz.

You can read some of the recent features here:

Find Your Sounds
https://findyoursounds.com/south-coast-jazz-festival-returns-for-13th-year-aug-14-16-gene-dinovi-tribute-album-premiere-and-canadian-all-star-lineup/

Motherhood Moment
https://motherhood-moment.blogspot.com/2026/07/music-minute-south-coast-jazz-festival.html

Port Dover Maple Leaf
ATV Today
Jazz News
Citywide Blackout
BK on the Scene
Wire Service
JazzHQ

Thank you for helping us celebrate live music, Canadian jazz, and the legacy of Gene DiNovi. Your support means so much to the South Coast Jazz community. 🎷💜

🎟 Tickets are available now at SouthCoastJazz.com and on Eventbrite:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/south-coast-jazz-festival-port-dover-brantford-tickets-1990609440422?aff=oddtdtcreator