Hyphens aside, a festival with plenty on the bill

PREVIEW Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival 2025 7-14 December The Jazzlab As the year rushes madly towards its end, we should not forget all the music Sonja Horbelt has put together in the Melbourne Women’s International Jazz Festival for 2025. Program and artist details are available on the festival website, but here’s a quick guide to what’s in store this year. A missing hyphen should … Continue reading Hyphens aside, a festival with plenty on the bill

When Naarm turns on the gigs, WhoAllGonBeThere?

  PREVIEW Melbourne International Jazz Festival 2025 17-26 October In just over seven weeks, more than 500 artists from 18 countries will be unleashed on 40 venues in Melbourne to play music over 10 days. The full program is now out, which means it’s time to ask – using the name of a powerhouse band led by Blue Note saxophonist Marcus Strickland – WhoAllGonBeThere? Audiences … Continue reading When Naarm turns on the gigs, WhoAllGonBeThere?