The A-Live Jazz Series features a diverse range of jazz and improvisation based musics (usually with well-established exponents) every Sunday night at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club.
The Transitions Series features a diverse range of jazz and improvisation based musics (often with emerging artists or new ensembles) every Tuesday night at Bennetts Lane Jazz Club.
Around The Scene Contemporary performances outside the M.J.C. program
SPECIAL PERFORMANCES
FRED WESLEY BAND (USA) at Hi-Fi Bar, Saturday , August 8th.
JAZZ NEWS
INCREASED DOOR CHARGES & “DOOR DEAL” FOR TWO SERIES.
Faced with increased costs (including artist fees) and a decrease of $5,000 from 2008 levels of funding, the MJC has increased its standard Door Charge from $12 to $15 Full rate, and $9 to $10 for concession rate. The last increase in Door Charge was 18 months ago. Also due to this funding shortfall, the MJC is only able to present 100 fully-funded performances in 2009 (in contrast to 125 in 2008). Therefore, from the start of July until the end of November the MJC it is running most of its Tuesday and Thursday night series as umbrellared "door deal" for bands (with the MJC contributing advertising and promotion to the performances, but not contributing to the performances fees). This difficult decision still maintains a valued platform at two venues for three series. Funding submissions for 2010 will hopefully rectify this situation.
2009 NATIONAL JAZZ WRITING COMPETITION
In its fifth year, the National Jazz Writing Competition is once again calling for entries. 2009 is the year of the essay, so get writing on your favourite theme of jazz and improvised music! $750 cash prize and once again thanks to the generosity of Birdland Records, a CD pack for the 2nd and 3rd prize winners. Entries close 31 July. The winning entry will be published in extempore Issue 3 (November 09). More information, including submission guidelines, is available from the website at http://njwc.extempore.com.au
2009 NATIONAL BIG BAND COMPOSITION COMPETITION
Entry form for the 2009 National Big Band Composition Competition, which has a $3,500 First Prize and a
Performance by the JazzGroove Mothership Orchestra at Wangaratta can be obtained from David Theak on 0410 167 157 or elslyn@ozemail.com.au.
NATIONAL JAZZ PLAN
Feedback and comments on the draft National Jazz Plan are being called for. To have your say on the direction of jazz in Australia, visit: www.nationaljazzalliance.com.au
M.J.C. ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP: SUPPORT THE CO-OP. in 2009
Associate membership of the Melbourne Jazz Co-op. for 2009 is available for $20.00 ($12.00 for musicians/students/unemployed) per annum. This membership entitles the recipient to a Free Entry Voucher for one Sunday or Tuesday performance by a Victorian act ; mailout of this brochure; and some discounts(such as the Osby concert). Cheques, payable to the Melbourne Jazz Co-operative, can be sent to our address (below), together with your name and postal address. Download a membership application form.
M.J.C. Program at "Bennetts Lane" Jazz Club
25 Bennetts Lane, City Telephone 9663 2856
“Ezz-thetics” Series (Thursday nights, 9.00-11.30 p.m.) at PARIS CAT,
6 Goldie Place (between Lonsdale Street & Little Bourke Streets), CBD.
