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In 2010 we join forces with Sydney’s 505 in the establishment of a new dedicated live music venue in the heart of Surry Hills. This exciting new venue will be a base for a number of small music organisations and we are thrilled to be amongst it all + there will be a piano!
So from the 19th January you can find
us at 505 – corner Perry and Cleveland Streets Surry Hills. Spread the word!
We send out a big heart felt thanks
to Mark and The Excelsior Hotel for all their support over the past years and
their dedication to live music in Sydney.
Our weekly series happens at Venue 505 cnr Cleveland and Perry Streets, Surry Hills.
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News and Career updates
January 2010
Welcome to a new year and what a great start we are about to have. We kick of this year with a bang as we fill the streets of Surry Hills with the best local jazz and groove based music in our JAZZGROOVE FUTURES FESTIVAL. Plus we have a new home! As of the 19th January 2010 we are joining forces with Sydney’s famous artist run space 505 in the establishment of a new dedicated live music venue in the heart of Surry Hills. This
exciting new venue will be a base for a number of small music organisations and we are thrilled to be amongst it all + there will be a piano! So from the 19th January you can find us at 505 – corner Perry and Cleveland Streets Surry Hills. Spread the word!
We send out a big heart felt thanks to Mark and The Excelsior Hotel for all their support over the past years and their dedication to live music
in Sydney. 505 is located on the corner of Perry & Cleveland Streets Surry Hills
November 2009
Earlier this week JG reps attended the State Governments launch of the new simpler and fairer approval system for live entertainment in venues. While this has been in the works for sometime it is now active. As of Monday the 26th October 2009 the POPE licence no longer exists. This offers great hope for our local scene and will in due course offer greater performance opportunities for musicians and performance artists. How the new legislation effects you: This now means that restaraunts, cafes, bars etc whos primary business is not entertainment are now able to have live performance without costly fees and aplications. Below is a copy of the Governments information sheet for musicians. This was a produced as a result of a live music forum held at Government house earlier in the year in which Jazzgroove was involved.
FACT SHEET FOR MUSICIANS: What has changed?
The NSW Government has removed the need for venues to have a Place of Public Entertainment (POPE) licence—venues can have live entertainment
as part of their main business without the need for separate approval. Entertainment is now part of normal activities at pubs, cafés, restaurants
and clubs during the week and on weekends. Examples include a small restaurant engaging a jazz trio, a Celtic folk band playing in an Irish pub or
a rock band at a club.
Does this change give me more opportunities to perform?
Yes. The red tape has been removed for venues, which gives them greater incentive to engage musicians to perform.
How are noise complaints dealt with?
The council and local police will still handle noise and other complaints. In addition, the NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing has powers under
the Liquor Act to respond to complaints about venues.
These powers include:
• Negotiating a workable solution with venues and the local community
• Responding to formal disturbance complaints
• Issuing warnings or directions to a venue, and
• Imposing conditions on the venue’s liquor licence to address the concerns.
What responsibilities do I have as a musician?
To ensure that you, the venues you perform at, and the people who come to hear you play are respectful of the local community. Musicians also have
a role in promoting the integration of live music into venues. We want what you want! Both the NSW Government and musicians want more live music across NSW. We understand the importance of having a variety of performance venues to foster a creative and dynamic music industry.
Music is set to make a comeback in NSW with the introduction of a simpler and fairer approval system for public entertainment.
The NSW Government has cut red tape for live entertainment in venues— pubs, clubs, restaurants, cafés and other live music spaces no longer
need a special licence. This measure will enliven NSW’s music scene, and allow musicians to do more of what they do best—perform. This fact sheet aims to help musicians to understand the new system.
Further information
Department of Planning- 23-33 Bridge Street, Sydney NSW 2000 GPO Box 39, Sydney NSW 2001
Tel: 02 9228 6333, Email: innovation@planning.nsw.gov.au, www.planning.nsw.gov.au
NSW Office of Liquor, Gaming and Racing- 323 Castlereagh Street, Haymarket NSW 2000 GPO Box 7060, Sydney NSW 2001
Tel: 02 9995 0300, Email: olgr@communities.nsw.gov.au, www.olgr.nsw.gov.au
October 2009
A busy month ahead. October sees Jazzgroove join forces in celebrating 2SER's 30th birthday. 2SER will present an awesome gig at the Excelsior on October 13th featuring Matt Keegan Trio and Dereb and the Lions of Judah for more info visit our events page. So head on down and celebrate a station that has not only survived 30 years but always suported our releases, artists and gigs. Happy Birthday 2SER!
Our 2010 Membership Card has arrived and with it some exciting new additions to the package. Jazzgroove Members can now purchase any JGR release CD for only $15! Also new to the package for 2010 are our soon to be launched Artist Profile Pages. JG members can now have their own page on jazzgroove.com with their artist profile, gig information and even the ability to sell CDs. This is a fantastic addition for the Jazzgroove community and will help artists in their promotion, sales and networking, we look forward to building this resourse over the next year.
Jazzgroove Festival 2010- We are also madly preparing for the first ever Jazzgroove Festival. This exciting new venture will be held on the 15-17 January and will see 21 bands play across three venues over three days. Program details and festiavl passes will be available shortly so stay tuned.
August 2009
Jazzgroove bids farewell to Lucian McGuiness from our committee and thank him for all his hard work over the past few years. We send a warm welcome to our new committee member Jeremy Rose.
Committee for 2009/10 as voted at our 2009 AGM is:
Carl Dewhurst- President
Matt McMahon- Vice President
John Hibbard- Co-Artistic Director
Matt Ottignon- Co-Artistic Director
Andrew Woods- Treasurer
Anna Riddel- Secretary
Cameron Undy- Committee Member
Matt Keegan- Committee Member
Tim Stocker- Committee Member
Jamie Cameron- Committee Member
James Loughnan- Committee Member
Jeremy Rose- New Committee Member
July 2009
Notice of Annual General Meeting
6PM, TUESDAY 14th JULY 2009
Excelsior Hotel, 64 Foveaux Street, Surry Hills
The Jazzgroove Association will be holding its annual general meeting (AGM) to report on the activities of the last year, elect office bearers and committee members for the next year, and discuss any general business as desired by the members. Anyone is welcome to attend the meeting, but only current financial members may nominate for positions and vote at the meeting. You may join on the night but we only accept cash or cheque or sign up online.
June 2009
A couple of very exciting things are happening this month at Jazzgroove.
What better way to shake up those winter blues than with a give-away! Become a 2009 Jazzgroove member between June-31 August for only $30 + we'll throw in a copy of the Jazzgroove compilation album 8Fold! To sign up head to our mebership page. Speaking of memberships, we are about to launch a brand new section of our website just for Jazzgroove members. Current members will soon be able to have their very own page on jazzgroove.com. A place to put up your artist profile, advertise up-coming gigs and even sell your albums. This will be a great tool for artists and is an exciting development for the Jazzgroove community. Stay tuned....
March 2009
Jazzgroove Jam Session
This month Jazzgroove has a couple of pieces of new and exciting news. Firstly we are thrilled to present the inaugural Jazzgroove Jam, hosted by Sydney's finest trios. To be held on the Tuesday before each JGR album launch, this is a unique chance to hear the legends at play, and then play with the legends! Our first offering on Tuesday 24 March on the altar of jazz is the Mike Nock Trio, led by internationally renowned and locally feared (and respected) pedagogue, Mr Mike Nock. A true legend and a really nice guy, Mike will present a set of his music at 8:30, then the floor will be opened to all comers, provided they are Jazzgroove members.
New Label Manager
Jazzgroove sends out a big welcome to Simon Barker who has joined the team and been appointed the new Label Manager and Head of Distribution for Jazzgroove Records. To celebrate we have put together three new Bundle Cd Packs, so you can get a taste of what Jazzgroove Records has to offer. Purchase your favourite artists, check out something new and save a bundle.
Letter From President January 2009
Greetings Jazzgroovers!
Jazzgroove is entering its eleventh year. We continue to present some of the most exciting and original music being played in Australia. Our regular gigs and Jazzgroove Records continue to foster jazz-based and improvised music of new and established talent.
In 2008 Jazzgroove had quite a few changes in administration and personnel. Memberships renewals have all been brought into alignment and we have new membership cards too. We are now registered with the Registry Of Cultural Organisations. This means we no longer have to charge GST and we can receive tax deductible donations. Best of all we are able to reduce our door prices at the Excelsior to $8 (for members), $10 (for students and SIMA members) and $12; this will kick off in January 2009.
To all members thank you as always for your ongoing support. We trust you are enjoying the generous discounts offered by our sponsors in our new membership package that was developed in 2008. Go to our membership page for more information on great deals and savings.
An extra big thanks to all the committee members and volunteers. Everyone is welcome to help out, just let us know if you'd like to do something, and we always appreciate your feedback.
I look forward to seeing everyone at more great gigs at the Excelsior Hotel and the Basement in 2009. May it be happy and prosperous for us all.
Dewey (Carl Dewhurst)
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