64th Australian Jazz Convention - Melbourne


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·   More than 150 bands
·   Longest running Jazz event in the world
·   Full registration for the week ($95)or session passes (starting at $15)
·   Music midday to midnight in 6 venues
·   Art Show

 

Free events - Monday 28th December

10am - Street parade  - Simpson Place to Moat Theatre

11am to 1pm - Public Concert - Moat Theatre

1:30pm to 5pm - Picnic - Simpson Place

 

 

 

4th Newsletter for the 64th Australian Jazz Convention out now: Download PDF

 

The timetable and band listings are now available:

Timetable

Band listings

 

Or in PDF format here:

Timetable

Band listings 

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Christmas Dinner at Rydges

Lunch & dinner approx $100 - bookings essential - Phone: +61 3 9485 1000

 

Volunteers

If you are planning on volunteering to help out at the Convention, please send in your form ASAP, so that a volunteer t-shirt can be prepared for you.

  

 

Past Events

 

Fund-Raiser - Sunday November 8th 2009

The final fund-raiser for the 64th AJC occured at the Rainbow Hotel, featuring live Jazz with various musicians from around Fitzroy, Northcote, and surrounding areas. Some of the musicians and bands that played:

Simon Vancamm's Ivory Blues Jazz Band
Victoria Street Jazz Band
Flint-Sowter Duo Showband and Revue
Eamon McNillis
Don Stewart
Mark Elton
Sandra Talty
Adam Duffy
Danni Smith
Andrew Nolte



Fund-Raiser

Sunday October 4th 2009

The sixth fund-raiser for the 64th AJC will occur at the Rosstown Hotel, featuring live Jazz with Les Fithall's Le Jazz Hot. Details are as follows:

Time:       1:30pm to 4:30pm

Address:   Rosstown Hotel
               Corner of Koornang Rd & Princes Highway
               
Carnegie, Victoria
               Melway reference 68 J3
               Close to Carnegie Railway Station

 Band:      Le Jazz Hot

    • Entry $10
    • Food and drinks at reasonable prices
    • Bistro opens at noon
    • Disabled access and ample parking

 

 

Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 26 August 2009

The second Annual General Meeting will occur at the Oakleigh Bowling Club, Drummond St, Oakleigh (Victoria), at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend, and can become a FREE member of the 64th Australian Jazz Convention Incorporation. To become a member, or nominate for a position on the committee, complete the appropriate form, which can be found on the Forms page.

 

 

Fund-Raiser - Sunday May 31st 2009

The fifth fund-raiser for the 64th AJC will occur at the Rosstown Hotel, featuring live Jazz with the Moonee Valley Jazz Band. Details are as follows:

Time:       1:30pm to 4:30pm

Address:   Rosstown Hotel
               Corner of Koornang Rd & Princes Highway
               
Carnegie, Victoria
               Melway reference 68 J3
               Close to Carnegie Railway Station

 Band:      Moonee Valley Jazz Band

    • Entry $10
    • Food and drinks at reasonable prices
    • Bistro opens at noon
    • Disabled access and ample parking

 

Fund-Raiser - Sunday March 22nd 2009

The fourth fund-raiser for the 64th AJC will occur at the Oakleigh RSL, featuring live Jazz with Maurie's Jolly Rollers. Details are as follows:

Time:       5pm to 9pm

Address:   Oakleigh RSL
               95 Drummond Street, Oakleigh, Victoria
               Melway reference 69 F7

 Band:      Maurie's Jolly Rollers

    • Entry $10
    • Reasonably priced sausage sizzle, BBQ, and bar available
    • Strictly no BYO food or drinks
    • Dance-floor
    • Disabled access and ample parking
    • Doors open at 4 PM
    • Close to Oakleigh Railway Station

 

Fund-Raiser - Australia Day - Monday January 26th 2009

The third fund-raiser for the 64th AJC will occur at the Oakleigh RSL, featuring live Jazz with the Louisiana Shakers. Details are as follows:

Time:       1pm to 5pm

Address:   Oakleigh RSL
               95 Drummond Street, Oakleigh, Victoria
               Melway reference 69 F7

 Band:      Louisiana Shakers

    • Entry $10
    • Reasonably priced sausage sizzle, BBQ, and bar available
    • Strictly no BYO food or drinks
    • Dance-floor
    • Disabled access and ample parking
    • Doors open at 12 PM
    • Close to Oakleigh Railway Station

 

Fund-Raiser - Thursday December 4th 2008

The second fund-raiser for the 64th AJC will occur at the Northcote RSL. Details are as follows:

Time:       1pm to 4pm

Address:   Northcote RSL
               496 High Street, Northcote, Victoria
               Melway reference 30 F7

 Band:      Clare Castle Jazz Band

    • Entry $10
    • Reasonably priced meals and bar available
    • Strictly no BYO food or drinks
    • Dance-floor
    • Disabled access and ample parking
    • Doors open at 12 PM
    • No. 86 tram passes the front door

 

Fund-Raiser - Sunday October 5 2008

The first fund-raiser for the 64th AJC will occur at Peninsula Lounge, featuring live Jazz from 3 bands. Details are as follows:

Time:       12pm to 6pm

Address:   Peninsula Lounge
               475 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc
               Melway reference 106 A9

 Bands:     Maurie’s Jolly Rollers
               ARQ with Pippa Wilson and Anita Harris
               Tommy Carter’s Jazz Band

    • Entry $10
    • Reasonably priced meals and bar available
    • Strictly No BYO Food or Drinks
    • Dance-floor
    • Disabled access and ample parking
    • Doors open at 11 AM

 

Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 27 August 2008

The first Annual General Meeting will occur at the Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL, Drummond St, Oakleigh (Victoria), at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend, and can become a FREE member of the 64th Australian Jazz Convention Incorporation. To become a member, or nominate for a position on the committee, complete the appropriate form, which can be found on the Forms page.

 

 

Past Events 

 

Fund-Raiser - Sunday May 31st 2009

The fifth fund-raiser for the 64th AJC will occur at the Rosstown Hotel, featuring live Jazz with the Moonee Valley Jazz Band. Details are as follows:

Time:       1:30pm to 4:30pm

Address:   Rosstown Hotel
               Corner of Koornang Rd & Princes Highway
               
Carnegie, Victoria
               Melway reference 68 J3
               Close to Carnegie Railway Station

 Band:      Moonee Valley Jazz Band

    • Entry $10
    • Food and drinks at reasonable prices
    • Bistro opens at noon
    • Disabled access and ample parking

 

Fund-Raiser - Sunday March 22nd 2009

The fourth fund-raiser for the 64th AJC will occur at the Oakleigh RSL, featuring live Jazz with Maurie's Jolly Rollers. Details are as follows:

Time:       5pm to 9pm

Address:   Oakleigh RSL
               95 Drummond Street, Oakleigh, Victoria
               Melway reference 69 F7

 Band:      Maurie's Jolly Rollers

    • Entry $10
    • Reasonably priced sausage sizzle, BBQ, and bar available
    • Strictly no BYO food or drinks
    • Dance-floor
    • Disabled access and ample parking
    • Doors open at 4 PM
    • Close to Oakleigh Railway Station

 

Fund-Raiser - Australia Day - Monday January 26th 2009

The third fund-raiser for the 64th AJC will occur at the Oakleigh RSL, featuring live Jazz with the Louisiana Shakers. Details are as follows:

Time:       1pm to 5pm

Address:   Oakleigh RSL
               95 Drummond Street, Oakleigh, Victoria
               Melway reference 69 F7

 Band:      Louisiana Shakers

    • Entry $10
    • Reasonably priced sausage sizzle, BBQ, and bar available
    • Strictly no BYO food or drinks
    • Dance-floor
    • Disabled access and ample parking
    • Doors open at 12 PM
    • Close to Oakleigh Railway Station

 

Fund-Raiser - Thursday December 4th 2008

The second fund-raiser for the 64th AJC will occur at the Northcote RSL. Details are as follows:

Time:       1pm to 4pm

Address:   Northcote RSL
               496 High Street, Northcote, Victoria
               Melway reference 30 F7

 Band:      Clare Castle Jazz Band

    • Entry $10
    • Reasonably priced meals and bar available
    • Strictly no BYO food or drinks
    • Dance-floor
    • Disabled access and ample parking
    • Doors open at 12 PM
    • No. 86 tram passes the front door

 

Fund-Raiser - Sunday October 5 2008

The first fund-raiser for the 64th AJC will occur at Peninsula Lounge, featuring live Jazz from 3 bands. Details are as follows:

Time:       12pm to 6pm

Address:   Peninsula Lounge
               475 Moorooduc Highway, Moorooduc
               Melway reference 106 A9

 Bands:     Maurie’s Jolly Rollers
               ARQ with Pippa Wilson and Anita Harris
               Tommy Carter’s Jazz Band

    • Entry $10
    • Reasonably priced meals and bar available
    • Strictly No BYO Food or Drinks
    • Dance-floor
    • Disabled access and ample parking
    • Doors open at 11 AM

 

Annual General Meeting - Wednesday 27 August 2008

The first Annual General Meeting will occur at the Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL, Drummond St, Oakleigh (Victoria), at 8.00 pm. All are welcome to attend, and can become a FREE member of the 64th Australian Jazz Convention Incorporation. To become a member, or nominate for a position on the committee, complete the appropriate form, which can be found on the Forms page.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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