2010 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

2010 MELBOURNE INTERNATIONAL JAZZ FESTIVAL

Tourism Victoria 1 January 2010

In 2010 the Melbourne International Jazz Festival presents a huge international program exploring the common chord of jazz.

From May 1 to 8 May, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF) - one of Australia's hallmark music events - showcases the creativity and diversity of jazz as an art form, across the mediums of music, literature, film and visual art. The rich program of more than 100 events features leading international and Australian jazz artists, with an unprecedented number of Australian premieres and Festival-exclusive performances.

To be launched Thursday 25 February - the Festival program has something for everyone; including headline concerts by some of the modern masters of jazz at venues including the Melbourne Recital Centre, Hamer Hall, Melbourne Town Hall, and the Forum. A series of intimate concerts and master classes will be presented at BMW Edge, the Forum Upstairs, the CUB Malthouse, and the much-loved Bennetts Lane Jazz Club. MIJF will continue its exploration of jazz and the arts with the return of ACMI Jazz on Film and Jazz at the NGV as well as introducing major public art installations, a whole new Jazz For Kids program and daily free concerts at Federation Square that the entire family can enjoy.

For musicians, avid jazz fans, families and absolutely all lovers of music, this is a time to be entertained, to discover, to be inspired and most importantly, to participate.

Established twelve years ago, the Melbourne International Jazz Festival came of age in 2009 as an internationally recognised, pre-eminent music festival under the artistic leadership of Artistic Director Michael Tortoni and Program Director Sophie Brous. Record audience numbers and critical acclaim rewarded a program which included legendary artists such as double bassist Charlie Haden, Joshua Redman and Bill Frisell from the USA, as well as Australia's own Katie Noonan, Choir of Hard Knocks and Laughing Clowns.

From the artistic team: "The universal language of jazz has shifted, permutated and flourished over more than one hundred years. As we move further into a new century marked by developments in technology and innovation, the time and space that defines this age of jazz creativity will be explored over the eight days of the 2010 Melbourne International Jazz Festival."

The Festival is one of the best ways to experience the wonderful spaces that Melbourne has to offer, across its streets, squares, iconic venues, laneways, parks and galleries.

Music lovers are encouraged to sign up to the Festival's free e-newsletter to receive news updates and priority offers. Visit www.melbournejazz.com.

Full program details will be announced at the Festival's official launch to be held on the evening of Thursday 25 February, with tickets for all events on sale from Friday 26 February.

Saturday 1 May to Saturday 8 May
PROGRAM LAUNCH: 25 February 2010
TICKETS ON SALE: from Friday 26 February

For more information on Melbourne and Victoria visit www.visitmelbourne.com/uk

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