Jazz Fest organizers take 2025 off for fundraising and reorganization efforts

The Affiliate Review Committee meeting held on July 2, 2025, by the City Council of Carmel, Indiana, addressed several key topics, primarily focusing on community events and funding support.

The meeting began with a discussion regarding the status of the Jazz Fest. A committee member inquired whether the festival had been scheduled for 2025, noting its absence from the current year's agenda. It was confirmed that no in-kind support had been provided for Jazz Fest this year, as the organizers had opted to take a year off. They plan to focus on fundraising and organizational efforts, with intentions to return in the following year.

This decision reflects a strategic pause by the festival's organizers, allowing them to regroup and enhance their planning for future events. The committee expressed understanding and support for this approach, recognizing the importance of solidifying the festival's foundation before its next iteration.

The meeting concluded with no further agenda items discussed, leaving the committee members to consider the implications of the Jazz Fest's hiatus on community engagement and event planning moving forward. The committee will monitor the situation and await updates from the festival organizers as they prepare for a potential return in 2026.