Emma Rawicz is a young saxophonist, bandleader, and composer with astonishing musical maturity. At just 22 years of age, she has achieved a huge amount, including the release of two critically acclaimed albums, extensive headline tours across 15 countries, and appearances in high-profile festivals and venues.

Her projects include her regularly touring quartet and sextet line-ups, duo concerts with pianist Gwilym Simcock, and her 20-piece Jazz Orchestra, which has already performed her exciting original music at important London venues.

‘The name Emma Rawicz is on everyone’s lips right now’ Julian Joseph, J to Z, BBC Radio 3

Emma Rawicz Sax

Elliot Galvin Piano

Kevin Glasgow Bass

Asaf Sirkis Drums

Dates

12 Jul 2025

10pm - Late

Price

£20

Concessions: £10 tickets are available for under 35 year olds who are part of the Friends of BIF's Next Gen Scheme.

Venue

Jazz at The Palace

Booking info

BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
Public booking opens 15 April
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Dates, times & booking

  • Sat 12 Jul 2025 10.00pm
BIF Friends get priority booking from 18 March
About Friends Priority Booking

Public booking opens 15 April

Priority Booking
for BIF Friends

To book seats early, join the Friends of Buxton International Festival and become part of our ‘Festival Family.’

Directors’ Circle, Benefactor, Gold Patron Tuesday, 18 March

Patron Tuesday, 25 March

Gold Friend Tuesday, 1 April

Friend and Joint Friend Tuesday, 8 April

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Joining our community and becoming a BIF Friend unlocks a whole host of benefits, including priority booking for the festival.

From just £36 per year, become part of the festival you love all year-round.

  • Priority booking for all festival events
  • Six tiers of membership starting from just £36
  • Regular newsletters during the year – via email/post
  • Be the first to hear exclusive festival news & announcements
  • Special friends events throughout the year: meals, dinners, recitals and more
  • Support from friends members have enabled us to grow into one of the UK’s leading opera festivals
  • Recognition of your support in the Festival Souvenir Programme Book

If you are under 35 you can join the Next Gen Friends for free, and access £5 tickets to book events and £10 tickets to all other events.

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