Presents the Free Stage "THIS IS OUR MUSIC powered by MINI"

The "Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL," which began in New York in 2011, will be held as a one-day outdoor festival, "Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN," at Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse on Saturday, September 17.

A stellar lineup including Earth, Wind & Fire, George Benson, Marcus Miller, Andra Day, MISIA x Takumi Kuroda, and GoGo Penguin will gather across genres under the keyword of jazz for this luxurious event.

BMW explains its decision to support the event again this year, stating that the values of the MINI brand share common ground with jazz, which emphasizes originality and unique rhythms, and that they resonate with its sophisticated style.

This time, MINI is providing the free stage "THIS IS OUR MUSIC powered by MINI," set up outside the main venue and featuring five emerging artists. The stage is located in a free-to-enter area, allowing visitors to enjoy live performances by The Hot Sardines, Yasei Collective, Ema with Cesar Lopez, RM jazz legacy, and DJ Hiroko Otsuka without a ticket to the Blue Note JAZZ FESTIVAL in JAPAN 2016.

Additionally, at the MINI booth, we will be exhibiting the latest models ofMINI Clubman, theMINI Convertible, and the "MINI 3 Door / 5 Door."

Date & Time: Saturday, September 17, 2016 Doors open 11:00 AM, Performance starts 12:00 PM
Venue: Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse Outdoor Special Stage (1-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture)
Advance Ticket Prices: S Reserved Seat ¥26,000 (incl. tax) *Includes special benefits
A Reserved Seat ¥19,000 (incl. tax)
Standing ¥10,800 (incl. tax)
Ticket Sales: On sale now *Available at various ticket vendors
Official Website: http://www.bluenotejazzfestival.jp