The 2024 Newport Festival

We've saved the best 'til last!

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One day to go, and after a packed Saturday, this is the day to see Bob Sedergreen and Friends, with a guest spot from Nadira (all the way from Hobart) who wowed audiences yesterday; another set from the delightfully French  Crescent, seriously good jazz from the Lee Jones Trio, delightful diva Debra La Velle, funk it up from the Romans, Aneta Graham gets up close and personal, the list goes on...all this for a $49 day pass, a big yellow balloon for the kids (free!) and a shiny new Festival Badge to wear, and it gets you access to some of Melbourne's best jazz cats.

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The questions that we have been asked...

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• What time does it start?: Sunday at 11.00am - and it finishes with Sarah Maclaine's Jazz and Champagne

• What does it cost? This is the lowest priced Festival in Victoria this year. You can come for a day, or all weekend.

• Can I get a concession discount? Yes, just show your card at the ticketing desk in the Bowls Club

• Are there any trad bands? Yes, heaps, if you only want to listen to trad, you will be busy all weekend.

• Is there anywhere we can dance? Yes, probably the best bet is the Main Room in the Bowls Club: traditionally noisy, a wooden floor!

• Can I bring my baby? Of course, and the baby gets in for free. 

• Can I bring my children: Yes, if they are under 16 and accompanied, they get in for free, and might score a free Festival Balloon

• If I buy a ticket, does my registered carer get in for free?   Yes, registered carers get in for free: just show your carer's card at the ticketing desk. And the Festival venues have excellent facilities for disabled patrons.

• Who are the best bands? New favourites pop up every year, so I cannot answer that question - our band selectors have listened to every band that applied, and picked the best in each genre. If you are not sure, start with  Bob Sedergreen, Shirazz, Julie O'Hara with Adam Rudegeair, the Royal Navy Jazz Band,and keep going! 

• Can I get food and drink at the Festival? Of course! The Bowls Club kitchen will be open all weekend, the Bowls Club Bar serves a decent beer, The Newport Scout Troop Sausage Sizzle will be on again, Glen's famous Coffee Van serves a seriously good coffee out the back of the Bowls Club, and there are quite a few food options in the Newport shopping strip.

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Sponsors

Bendigo Community Bank is coming to the party - joining  Altona Lions Club who are returning as sponsors, (they saved the Festival last year),  and  The Boatshed Cafe, who are terrific year round supporters of live music.  Hobsons Bay City Council have already joined the party, and will provide funding support for the Festival
 

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So.... 3rd May to 5th May 2024 - Showtime!

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