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Starting Blocks

Tours, FranceIndoorNext edition not announced · last held 2026
DatesTBA
LocationTours, France
PriceTBA
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Starting Blocks is the annual festival of the Jazz à Tours school, held at Le Temps Machine in Joué-lès-Tours. It brings together around thirty groups and more than 160 musicians from the school's classes, performing repertoires ranging from jazz to rock. All concerts are free and open to the public.

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Venue type

  • Indoor

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Location

Le Temps Machine, Parvis Miles Davis, 45-49 rue des Martyrs, 37300 Joué-lès-Tours

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Archive

Past editions

2026Jun 15–19, 20267 artists
CColin NeveuxJJean-Baptiste RéhaultJJean-Marc HerbreteauNNicolas HuonNNicolas Le MoullecPPhilippe CannPPierre Fredon

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