Dubbo Jazz Festival
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| Country and Region | Australia — New South Wales |
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| Type of Festival | Music |
| Location of Festival | Dubbo, New South Wales, Australia |
| Festival Address Information | Dubbo Jazz Festival |
| Festival Description | Dubbo Jazz Club, Inc warmly invites you to join us in celebrating our 18th festival in 2008. If you are a first timer you’ll be treated to a three day premiere jazz event like no other. Talk to our regular festival supporters about past festivals and you’ll be sorry you hadn’t heard of us earlier! We have kept a seat warm for you veteran jazz lovers, in one of the six venues under one roof, so get ready for yet another exceptional line up of talent carefully selected for your enjoyment! Whilst you’re visiting us, please make yourself at home and sample some of our fabulous eateries. You will be spoilt for choice in selecting a restaurant or café or scouring our shopping centres and specialty shops, and if something more physical takes your fancy you’ll be made very welcome at West Dubbo Bowling club. |
| Festival Dates | August 14 - 17, 2008 |
| Festival Links | http://www.users.bigpond.com/dubbojazz |
Festival Events:
Featured bands 2008:
- Bob Malone (usA)
- Benny’s Boys (SYD)
- Licorice Allsorts (SYD/NEW)
- Kevin Hunt Trio (SYD)
- The Eric Holdroyd Band (SYD)
- Jugalug String Band (SYD)
- Maurie’s Jolly
- Rollers (MELB/SYD/ADEl)
- Red Hot Papa (SYD)
- Wild Rice (SYD)
- Anita Harris Quartet (MElB)
- 2 Swing (SYD)
- Feral Swing Katz (sYD)
- Mettet (SYD)
- Nyn hamilton (WAGGA)
- The Sydney Metro Big Band
Dubbo Bands 2008:
- Dubbo jazz Band & Quartet
- St John’s College Stage Band
- Dubbo Combined Secondary College Big Band
- Black cat Bone
More Bands 2008:
- James Le Fevre Quintet (CANB)
- Freddie’s Famous Few, (SYD)
- Secondary College Jazz Orchestra
- Western Plains Big Band
- New Blue Jazz Trio (BLK MNTNS)
- Corcovado (BLK MNTNS)
- Tisyd Quartet
- The Pikelets
- Orbital swing Band
Other Sources:
Photo credits:
- Images of—
- 10th Avenue Jazz Band
- Jazz Factory
- Sydney Metro Big Band
- Freddie Mac Quintet with Helen Fenton
- Licorice Allsorts: comprising Peter Hogan drums/leader; Jack Wiard, clarinet; Paul Furniss, clarinet; Peter Buckland, clarinet; Rachel Goldner, piano and; Richard Edsar, string bass
- Straight Back Fellows: comprising Rob Shannon, guitar/leader; Nigel Date, guitar and; John Maddox, bass guitar
- Bob Barnard Band: Bob Barnard trumpet/leader; Peter Locke, piano; Laurie Thompson, drums and; Darcy Wright, bass
- Sydney Metro Big Band: Jason Isaac, drums leader
- Hot Peppers Jazz Band: comprising Rod Andrew, drums/leader; Maurie Fabrikant, piano; Dave Sutton, trombone; Bryant Ham, sousaphone; John Wilson, trumpet/banjo and; Mal Quine reeds. (Original photo sent by band)
Practical Info:
Venues:
- Dubbo RSL Club Resort
http://www.dubborsl.com.au/
Tickets:
- Full weekend registration
Adults—$110
Mature Age Student (ID required)—$55
Chlld (under 12 years of age)—Free
Child (12 - 16 years of age)—$40
Financial member os Dubbo Jazz Club—$90 - Centro Dubbo Jazz Breakfast with the Sydney Zenith Jazz Band
Adult—$17
Children 4 to 16 years—$14 - Wind Down Dinner Dance and Jam, Sunday Evening—$17
Pre-booking necessary for Breakfast and Wind Down Dinner
Visit online for registration form and additional information
http://www.users.bigpond.com/dubbojazz/festivals.html
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