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Birmingham's legendary Jam House is to provide the music soundtrack for the region's top food festival for the fifth year running.

The popular live music and dining venue in St Paul's Square has been chosen to create an all-round package of live entertainment for Taste of Birmingham 2010 in Cannon Hill Park from July 16-18.

International cuisine, local talent and quality fresh produce are the themes of this year's show, which celebrates the Heart of England's status as a culinary hot spot.

The Jam House will be arranging for top acts to perform on the band stand throughout the event, which this year will feature the likes of F Word best local restaurant winner Lasan - also based in St Paul's Square, fresh regional produce champion Opus and fine dining restaurant Simpson's.

Top chefs from across the region such as Luke Tipping, Richard Turner and Will Holland will also be giving master classes and demonstrations.

John Bunce, Jam House Brand Manager, said: “We are delighted to have been asked to provide all the live music entertainment for what has become an invaluable showcase for the region's culinary talent.”
Ian Taylor, Commercial Director Marketing Birmingham, organisers of the event, said: “As one of Birmingham's best live music and dining venues, the Jam House offers great music, superb food and a terrific atmosphere – all the ingredients to make it an essential and invaluable part of Taste of Birmingham.”

Tickets for Taste of Birmingham are available in advance priced at £12 online at www.visitbirmingham.com/taste and at the city's tourism centres at the Rotunda and New Street. Entry is free for children under 16 accompanied by a full-paying adult.
Picture caption - John Bunce, Jam House Brand Manager in Cannon Hill Park, Birmingham.