PREVIEW: Stonnington Jazz, 15-25 May 2014 Joe Hockey says the age of entitlement is over, but he is wrong. Over the next few weeks there will be no deficit of live improvised music in Melbourne and that is only fitting. As promises are broken and voters wake up to exactly what terrible things they initiated by voting to stop the boats, we are entitled to … Continue reading THE AGE OF ENTITLEMENT IS BACK
PREVIEW PART 2: Melbourne International Jazz Festival, May 30 to June 8, 2014 An earlier post mentioned some of the gigs that will attract the big crowds at this year’s festival, which artistic director Michael Tortoni has described it as “the broadest, most inclusive ever”. Before mentioning some concerts that are a little less mainstream, it’s important to highlight the successor to a major hit … Continue reading SLIP OUT OF THOSE COMFORT ZONES
PROTEST: Musos take their plight to Parliament The Melbourne Jazz Co-operative’s campaign to have its State Government funding restored for 2013 moves to the next stage at 10.30am on Wednesday 20 February, when protesters take this cause to Parliament. Those who love music and those who play for a living will be hoping that the Premier of Victoria, Ted Baillieu, will be prepared to face … Continue reading IT’S TIME BIG TED FACED THE MUSIC
