by MJC | Jan 6, 2024 | News
Virtually on the eve of the MJC commencing our 42nd. Annual Program this Sunday, we have just been informed that it will again be without any State, as well as Federal, funding. We actually applied for 13 month funding (starting in December) from Music Australia, and... 
by MJC | Nov 5, 2023 | News
Founded by the Melbourne Jazz Co-operative in 1997, this year marks the 25th. Anniversary of the Festival (having not run in 2008 and 2011 due to lack of funding). Curated by Sonja Horbelt, it will be staged over December 3-10 at The Jazzlab. Featured artists include... 
by MJC | Nov 4, 2023 | News
This is a particularly bitter sweet weekend for jazz supporters, with “The Last Hurrah” of the slowly fading Wangaratta Festival, following the truly great success of the MIJF. The Wangaratta Festival of Jazz and Blues has been an invaluable showcase for... 
by MJC | Mar 13, 2023 | News
I had been thinking about the Queensland jazz scene (and jazz education generally) when I learned of the sad passing of Lynette Irwin, after a long and courageous medical battle. After his recent visit here, John Hoffman generously sent me the CDs that I had not come...