VILLAMALUR INTERNATIONAL MUSIC FESTIVAL & THE GMF VALENCIA JAZZ WORKSHOP 2025

VILLAMALUR, SIERRA DE ESPADÁN, CASTELLON

JULY 26 - 29, 2025

CONCIERTOS - TALLERES - CLASES MAGISTRALES DE ARTISTAS DE RENOMBRE INTERNACIONAL

  • INTERNATIONALLY ACCLAIMED ARTISTS AND TEACHERS

  • A COURSE OPEN TO ALL JAZZ VOCALISTS AND INSTRUMENTALISTS

  • SOLOING AND IMPROVISATION

  • THE ART OF ENSEMBLE PLAYING

  • VOCAL MASTERCLASS

  • RHYTHM AND PULSE WORKSHOPS

    SUPERVISED REHEARSALS | VOCAL & INSTRUMENTAL CLASSES | MASTERCLASSES | GROUP WORKSHOPS | JAM SESSIONS | ENSEMBLE SESSIONS | PERFORMANCES

    WORKSHOPS ON THE FUNDAMENTALS OF MUSIC-MAKING ALONG WITH A STIMULATING PROGRAMME OF ACTIVITES TO DEVELOP SKILLS, CREATIVITY AND CONCENTRATION

VERSIÓN EN ESPAÑOL

The spectacular setting, the team of outstanding artists and teachers, and the varied schedule of activities, all add up to an unforgettable experience for everyone who takes part.

CLAIRE MARTIN vocals, MARTIN SÖJSTEDT piano, GUILLERMO ROZENTHULER vocals, VICTOR JIMENEZ saxophone, MARK HODGSON bass, FRANCESCO PETRENI drums & percussion, STEPHEN KEOGH drums

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PRICES AND BOOKING

FULL PARTICIPANT = €385.00

- Full entry to all events during the course including participation in workshops, masterclasses, pulse, samba, vocal sessions, jam sessions and classes.

*Travel and accommodation are not included in the course fee. Lunch on days 27, 28, 29 is included.

LISTENER / OBSERVER = €195.00

If you would like a chance to participate in the morning whole group workshops and entry into sit in and observe all the other activities during the week then this is the option for you.

*Travel and accommodation are not included in the course fee. Lunch on days 27, 28, 29 is included.

A DEPOSIT OF €75 IS REQUIRED TO RESERVE A PLACE ON THIS COURSE AS THE NUMBER OF PEOPLE WILL BE LIMITED.

THE DEPOSIT REFUNDABLE UP UNTIL JUNE 1, 2025. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS AFTER JUNE 1.

THE BALANCE OF THE FEE MUST BE PAID ON OR BEFORE JUNE 2, 2025

IT IS STRONGLY ADVISED THAT YOU HAVE TRAVEL AND HEALTH INSURANCE COVER



VILLAMALUR, SIERRA DE ESPADÁN,CASTELLON, SPAIN

Staying in Sierra Espadán

There is accommodation in the neighbouring town of Sueras, in the charming Hotel Verdiá.

Please note that accommodation is not included in the price of course fee but we are happy to provide you with information and contact details and information about any discounts available to course participants.

Traveling to Villamalur

The most convenient airport Valencia.

Car hire is available at the airport. The drive to Villamalur inside Sierra Espadán nature reserve is 1 hour & 20 mins.

Using Public Transport

You can use public transport from Valencia airport. Take the metro from inside the airport to Xativa station which is right beside Estación Norte from where there is a regular train service to Castellon. From Castellon bus station, which is beside the train station, take a bus to Onda, from there we will pick you up and take you into the nature reserve of the Sierra Espadán.

We can also organise a car service to pick you up at your arrival airport on request and will assist people wishing to share this service and split costs.

Local Transport

We will be providing a shuttle service for course participants between the hotel in Sueras and Villamalur several times during the day and after the night time concert and jam session. A timetable will be available and sent to participants before the course starts.