The power of Invisible Threads
At the Melbourne Recital Centre on Saturday 25 October 2025, bassist and composer Linda May Han Oh led an ensemble of six to present “Invisible Threads” – a work commissioned by the Melbourne International Jazz Festival. Here are a few of Roger Mitchell’s images from the concert. Continue reading The power of Invisible Threads
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?
Noongar woman in key MIJF role
BREAKING NEWS Melbourne International Jazz Festival, 20-29 October 2023 Melbourne International Jazz Festival and the Australian Art Orchestra today announced that multi-award-winning Noongar woman and neo-soul singer-songwriter Bumpy has been selected as the recipient of their First Nations Artist Residency Program recipient for 2023. The residency program was launched in 2021 to support the career development of a First Nations musician, with a particular focus … Continue reading Noongar woman in key MIJF role