Get your glad rags on, because the Melbourne International Jazz Festival is coming to town
Love music? Check. Love jazz music? Double check! Well, that means it's time to sort out your holiday to Melbourne for the Melbourne International Jazz Festival, which is set to get toes tapping all over town from May 30 to June 8 this year.
There's going to be something for everybody when the event hits town, with acts lined up that appeal to young and old. Spanning jazz clubs, concert halls and even the city streets themselves, you can expect to have a rip-roaring, hip-swinging, finger-clicking time!
There are a range of different acts and events to keep revellers well-entertained throughout the festival's entirety. Listen to Robert Davi croon the classic hits of Frank Sinatra, sway to the tunes of the world-renowned Glenn Miller Orchestra and check out local Aussie act Allan Browne Quintet. Covering all styles and eras of jazz, you won't be disappointed by this jazz-extravaganza.
"Spanning jazz clubs, concert halls and even the city streets themselves, you can expect to have a rip-roaring, hip-swinging, finger-clicking time!
More than just a series of concerts, you can also enjoy events such as film screenings, workshops and even a 'Soul Food Lunch' that fuses great music and tasty jazzy foods.
Head along to be a part of the thriving buzz of Federation Square when free jazz performances are held and spontaneous dance parties erupt in the crowd, or embark upon a 'Soundwalk' walking tour of the city.
Venues span the entirety of the city, so you might want to book your holiday accommodation in a central location so you easily travel from one gig to another. Check out Mantra 100 Exhibition located right in the heart of Melbourne, close to all the city's best-loved attractions. Choose from a one- or two-bedroom furnished apartment with views of the Melbourne cityscape. Rest assured that after a night out swinging your hips to the rhythm of jazz, you'll have a more than comfortable place to relax.