Greetings from the Australian Jazz ConventionExecutive Task Force
Over the last eight months, the AJC ETF has been working toward presenting the 76th AJC from 26th to 31st December 2022 in Newcastle, NSW.  For us the 76th AJC is the 75th AJC we should have had but for the Covid-19 pandemic. 
The 76th AJC is at the Newcastle City Hall, the venue for the 1964 AJC and the recent, very successful, Newcastle Jazz Festival.  The City Hall provides us with all venues under one roof, the first time we will enjoy this privilege since 2009 at Latrobe University, Melbourne, Victoria.  We see this as a fantastic advantage for musicians and delegates reducing both travel time and distance between performances.
In 2021 the AJC Trustees and ETF agreed to consolidate websites to provide the Jazz Community with one port of call for information on the current, future, and past Conventions.  You will be able to obtain up-to-date information about the 76th AJC and also register yourself and your bands. 
We understand that the last 2 years have been tough on the Australian Jazz Community.  We also face a cost footprint for the Newcastle City Hall that is very different to that experienced since the ETF presented its first AJC in Goulburn in 2013.  In setting registration fees for the 76th, we need to balance the unavoidable venue and equipment costs with revenue.  We are very grateful to the Sydney Jazz Club for providing the 76th AJC with a donation of $3,000 which will help offset costs.  
As in the past, those who register and Purchase tickets by 31st October 2021 will receive a discount (Early Bird) as shown below.

Registration Category                        Price to 31st Oct          Price from 1 Nov
Musician Registration                              $45                               $45
Musicians Under 25 Years of Age             $0                                 $0        
Chaperone of Musician under 18             $115                             $235
– one chaperone per musician
Delegate Registration                             $195                             $235
Child Under 18                                       $0                                 $0
Session Passes (Day or Night)                 Dependent on session
– No access to events                             Available in October


  Registration CategoryPrice to 31st OctPrice from 1 NovMusician Registration$45$45Musicians Under 25 Years of Age$0$0Chaperone of Musician under 18
– one chaperone per musician$115$235Delegate Registration$195$235Child Under 18$0$0Session Passes (Day or Night)
– No access to eventsDependent on session
Available in October  If you plan to arrive at the 76th and register and thus pay the higher rate, you will still need to purchase your registration through the link on the AJC website before you can attend the Convention. 
The draft program for the 76th follows the model of recent AJC’s.  Below is an outline of the week
  DateEventVenue Mon 26 Dec Registration (ongoing throughout Convention) Foyer Newcastle City Hall Limited performance schedule Hunter Room Blackboard Jam Sessions Cummings Room Welcome Night Babylon Newcastle Tues 27 Dec Street Parade TBA Performance Schedule Newcastle City Hall Wed 28 Dec Performance Schedule Newcastle City Hall Thurs 29 Dec
  Performance Schedule Newcastle City Hall Public Concert TBA Fri 30 Dec Original Tunes Competition Concert Hall Newcastle City Hall Annual General Meeting Concert Hall Newcastle City Hall Evening Picnic TBA Performance Schedule Newcastle City Hall Sat 31 Dec Performance Schedule Newcastle City Hall New Year’s Eve Party Newcastle City Hall
As we move toward December, the ETF will provide more details of the program.
                                               
The AJC relies on volunteers to manage venue entry.  If you would like to volunteer please email Robbie on volunteers@australianjazzconvention.org.au
 
Band leaders, please now register your band on the AJC website. You will need to advise what days your bands are available to perform.  If your band is only available to perform for one day you cannot expect to be programmed for more than one performance. 
 
Band registrations close on 31st October to enable scheduling of the program. 
 
Registration for the 76th AJC is open.  Please register early via the AJC website to secure your place at the best possible price.  You can also register by calling the Newcastle Civic Theatre Office on (02) 4929 1977 or in person at the 375 Hunter St Newcastle between 9:00 am and 3:00 pm Monday to Friday.
 
The AJC website  https://australianjazzconvention.org.au/conventions/newcastle/
 
We look forward to meeting up with you in Newcastle in December for a massive week of RED HOT JAZZ!
 
Yours in Jazz
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