YOUR STORY: The Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival has confirmed Warwick Credit Union is a major corporate sponsor for its 2016 event.

CEO Lewis von Stieglitz said he was thrilled with the exposure the Credit Union received as a festival partner and that the organisation's continued involvement is an illustration of their stalwart community connection.

"One of the many bonuses of being involved with the Festival includes attending events, such as the annual Winter Dinner," Mr Von Stieglitz said.Continu8ed 

Now in it's second year, the event is held in the Warwick Town Hall, where Southern Downs regional produce and Granite Belt wines are showcased and acclaimed jazz musicians take to the stage.

This year, the Festival has been successful in attracting Queensland Conservatorium - Griffith University's 18-piece swing band The Con Artists to perform at the event.

"This is bound to be one of those outstanding musical experiences of a lifetime that I am personally looking forward to and proud to be a part of," Mr Von Stieglitz added.

The 10-day Jumpers and Jazz in July event will feature over 100 associated community events this year.

Mr Von Stieglitz encouraged the community to rally around the Festival and its organisers with the usual enthusiasm shown for the event over the past 12 years.

"The future success of this much-loved, iconic festival will rest on the shoulders of the community and how we can rise up to support it financially," he said.

There are many ways to get involved.

Interested supporters can sign up as volunteers at the Festival via the www.jumpersandjazz.com website and/or donate financially.

Local businesses are invited to sponsor the event through a business donation initiative that will be launched at the next Warwick Chamber of Commerce breakfast.

The Local Business Sponsorship opportunity starts at $2000 and all businesses who donate will receive exposure on the official Jumpers and Jazz in July website, in addition to the official program.

Forms are available at the Warwick Visitor Information Centre, The Warwick Art Galley and Warwick Credit Union branches.

Jumpers and Jazz Festival Advisory Team Chair Rob Hamilton said: "Every Festival needs a steady partner and we are thrilled that the Warwick Credit Union remains one of our long standing major sponsors."

"Due to the new structure of running the Festival as a community based event, we invite more corporate sponsors and encourage them to talk with Lewis to gain feedback on what the Festival has meant for the Warwick Credit Union over the years

"We need to continue our efforts to secure more financial stability over the coming years, which will ensure that our artistic components can continue to grow," Mr Hamilton said.

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