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The White Hat Guide to Jazz in Melbourne & Country Victoria

Phillip Island Jazz Festival

Three days of Red Hot Traditional Jazz.

  • 19th November 7.30 to 10.30pm
  • 20th November 11am to 11pm
  • 21st November 10am to 5pm

Bass Room, All Seasons Eco Resort, Phillip Island Tourist Rd, Cowes - (Mel ref 633 C7)

prices to be advisedEnquiries: 0417 416 300

Melbourne Jazz Jammers sessions

Meet other musicians or just come along to just relax and listen! Students, musos, amateurs, all welcome. Visit www.melbournejazzjammers.com to subscribe free to Jammers enews, published weekly to review sessions, promote events by Jammers, encourage people to be involved in live performance and provide an informative, inclusive and friendly network for followers of jazz. Jammers jazz sessions are held each week at the Leinster Arms Hotel, Gold Street Collingwood, Fridays 6pm to late and Sundays from 3.30 to 6. Free entry and great food.

Leinster Arms Hotel, Gold Street Collingwood -

Free entryEnquiries: (03) 9013 1715

Jazz at Canterbury Gardens

Canterbury Gardens will come alive with the velvety vocals of Ali McGregor, accompanied by her vibrant three-piece band. Ali traverses the worlds of opera and popular culture like no other, either as an award winning principal soprano with Opera Australia or as an internationally renowned jazz and cabaret artist.

The onsite dance floor will be at your disposal as your feet start tapping to the glorious mix of both classical and contemporary jazz numbers during this afternoon full of great music. There will also be a drumming workshop and face painters to keep the kids entertained.

(These events may be cancelled in the case of extreme wet weather or heat. Please call 0411 199 122 on the day of the event for up to date information.)

4 to 6.30pm, Sunday 5th February

Canterbury Gardens, Canterbury Road, Canterbury -

Free

Twilight Jazz Picnic at Cruden Farm

An annual fundraising event for the McClelland Gallery held at Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's 'Cruden' Farm'. Dame Elisabeth Murdoch's wonderful property with its famous gardens is thrown open to the public for occasional fundraising events such as this oneand Dame Elisabeth has long been a generous patron of the arts and of the McClelland Gallery. Cruden Farm is on the corner of Cranbourne-Frankston & Cranhaven Roads, Langwarrin (Mel. Ref. 103 G6). Entry is only from Cranhaven Road, where there is ample parking in the grounds. White Hat suggests you go out of your way to enjoy this wonderful event and suggests you bring your own picnic. Full details at McClelland Gallery.

 

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4pm to 8pm, 18th February 2012

Cruden Farm (enter via Cranhaven Rd), Langwarrin -

$15 pre-purchase and $20 on the day at the gate. Children under 12 free. Note on pricingBookings: (03) 9789 1671

Inverloch Jazz Festival

Over 80 bands covering all styles of Jazz. 4 major venues all in close proximity. Festival highlights the Street Parade and Monday's Picnic in the Park with great jazz combined with a wide range of food stalls together with local wineries and breweries having their products available. More information at Inverloch Jazz.
10th to 12th March 2012 ?

Inverloch -

Enquiries: 0409 220 864

Moe's Yallourn Jazz Festival

Jazz, food, wine, family entertainment and the Jazz Picnic Race Day.
10th to 12th March 2012 ?

Moe -

Enquiries: (03) 5147 3516

The White Hat Jazz Map of Melbourne & Vistoria

Click on the chosen venue link to the right of the map. Use the controls to zoom in or out on the map or change to satellite view.

 

 

Forthcoming Events

These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".

Earthbeat Mildura Wentworth Music Festival

This event (previously known as the Sunraysia Jazz and Wine Festival) features traditional and mainstream jazz in a variety of venues and wineries in the Mildura area.
November 2012 ?

Mildura -

Enquiries: (03) 5021 2122

Brown Brothers Easter Festival

Food, wine, jazz and family entertainment.
Easter 2012 ?

Brown Brothers Miliwa Vineyard, Miliwa -

Enquiries: 1800 032 248

Coolart Jazz Festival

Jazz, swing, dance, blues and Big Band music performed in a family-friendly atmosphere. Friday night is opera night. Tickets $25, $35, $45, children under 16 free. Booking information >>
January 2012 ?

Coolart Homestead, Somers -

January 2010 ?Enquiries: (03) 5979 3020

Eltham Jazz & Blues Heritage Festival

Welcome to the Eltham Town Jazz and Blues Heritage Festival. We thank all our sponsors for their support. Also Vic Arts and the Nillumbik Reconciliation Group for getting on board this year and helping us present a program that will deliver some new and exciting collabrations and performances…for performance details visit www.elthamtown.com.au
January 2010 ?

Eltham Town Centre -

FreeEnquiries: 0419 351 640

Festival of Jazz

Enjoy three jazz events in a beautiful historic setting. Admission per event: Adult $20, Concession $15, Children $10, Family $45. Food available or BYO picnic.
January 2012 ?

The Briars Park, Mt Martha

- (Mel ref 145 D11)
Enquiries: (03) 5974 3686

Grampians Jazz Festival

A celbration of jazz at Halls Gap.
February 2012 ?

Halls Gap -

Grampians Jazz Festival

Featuring musicians from throughout Australia in both indoor and outdoor venues.
February 2012 ?

Halls Gap -

Enquiries: (03) 5572 2116

Harcourt Applefest

Harcourt Applefest The Harcourt Applefest is a community festival celebrating everything apple related.
March 2012 ?

Harcourt, (near Castlemaine, on the way to Bendigo) - (Mel ref 609 D6)

Further Details: Annemarie on 0400 680 338

JAWS (Jazz, Art, Wine & Seafood) Festival

Jazz, local wines & seafood.
April 2012 ?

Queenscliff -

Enquiries: (03) 5258 3097

Melbourne International Jazz Festival

Melbourne International Jazz Festival - full details at Melbourne International Jazz Festival.
June 2012 ?

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Riverboats, Jazz, Food & Wine Festival

Ceelebrate Monte Carlo on the Murray with paddlesteamers, jazz and fresh contemporary food.
February 2012 ?

Echuca-Moama -

Enquiries: 1800 804 446

Stonnington Jazz Festival

A concert series featuring some of Australia's finest jazz artists.
May 2012 ?

Various venues in Stonnington -

Timboon Railway Music Festival

'Jazz on the Rail' with music and fine dining.
March 2012 ?

Timboon - (Mel ref 626 F9)

Wangaratta Festival of Jazz

Australia's premier jazz event featuring a wide array of jazz and blues styles. Includes the Black Tie Jazz Ball, Free Stage, National Jazz Awards and Cup Eve Concert.
October 2012 ?

Wangaratta -

Ticket sales: 1800 801 065

Yarra Valley Grape Grazing Festival

An annual festival featuring outdoor jazz performances, wine and food.
February 2012 ?

Wineries throughout the Yarra Valley. -

Enquiries: (03) 5965 2100
These events are ones which have run in the past and we expect to run in the future. As yet we do not have confirmed details, dates and contact details. To be informed of those details when they become available you can subscribe to our newsletter "Great things to do in Melbourne".
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