Band Programming
Bands will be programmed for 45 minute sessions with a changeover time of 15 minutes. Most bands will have two blows. Bands will not be programmed unless their members are registered on the Band Registration form and intend to participate in the Convention. Band leaders should contact individual musicians to confirm attendance. Besides the programmed blows, there will be opportunities for ‘blackboard blows’. A secure area will be available for storage of musical instruments, however, no responsibility will be taken for any damage or loss that might occur.

Session Passes
Passes will be available daily for each programmed session. Morning, afternoon and evening passes will cost $15 for each adult for one session,$25 for 2 & $30 for 3, $5 for students with ID per session (under 5’s are free). Welcome Night and New Year’s Eve Party are for fully registered musicians and delegates only.

Original Tunes Competition
Jazz tunes of any style which you have composed within the last two years (and not previously entered in any Australian Jazz Convention Original Tunes Competition) may be submitted. The Competition will be held on Tuesday, 29th December. Prize winners will be announced on 30th December. The Guidelines set down in 1985 and endorsed by the Trustees will be used. Entries must be made on the official Nomination Form available on the website.

Family Day
On Monday 28th December there will be a Parade followed by an open air Public Concert on site at the Amphitheatre. The public is then invited to a Picnic in the beautiful and extensive parklands of the University. Catering and drinks will be available.

Merchandise
Polo shirts in a variety of sizes in black, white or yellow are available at $25 each. Order forms are available on line, at the 63rd AJC at Lismore, or on the Registration form. There will also be monogrammed chiller bags, caps and some other items for sale as souvenirs.

Victorian Jazz Archive
On the Tuesday (29th Dec) the V.J.A . will be open for a comprehensive tour of the Archive & the exhibition of the 63 years of the Australian Jazz Convention. Morning / afternoon tea will be served & a bus/buses will be provided to / from Wantirna at nominal cost. The excursion will take approx. 2 1/2 hours.

A.J.C. Art Exhibition
All catalogued art exhibits are to be delivered to the Chisholm Art Centre on December 26 between 9.00 am and 12 noon.  This will then give me time to mount the display to full advantage, opening at 11.00 am on December 27 2009.

JEAN LEAKE +613 9459 0773
Convenor,  Art Exhibition

Some Airport Bus Options
Sun Bus from Avalon Airport - 9689 7999 - 20 mins after each incoming flight, from the city, called Southern Express, which goes to Southern Cross.

East Side to Rydges Hotel - 9729 7622 - 21 seat buses - 4 buses per day, need to be booked in advance, leave at 7:05 AM, 9AM, 10:45AM 2:45PM.

Tullamarine Airport Service - 0421 188 968 (Hunty) - transportoz@yahoo.com - $35 one way from airport to Latrobe Uni - $50 return.