August
Groove to the Rhythm of Jazz at the Annual Broadbeach Jazz Festival 2013
Category: Blog Written by : Phoenician Resort
August is here and Broadbeach has already started to gear itself up for the upcoming Broadbeach Jazz Festival 2013. Preparations are in full swing for the event that is scheduled to be held from 16th – 18th August (Friday- Sunday). Through out the year a large number of events are held all across the Gold Coast region in Australia with the Broadbeach Jazz Festival being one of the major events. This internationally acclaimed event organised by the award winning team Broadbeach Alliance successfully unites Jazz lovers from various parts of the globe.
Artists
This year’s annual Broadbeach Jazz Festival will witness many top Jazz artists and bands performing to keep the audience entertained. Some of the featured artists and bands include Kate Ceberano, Liam Burrows Band, Mal Wood & Friends, Garth Ploog Band, Peter Cupples Trio, Andrea Marr & The Funky Hitmen, Tamara O’Callaghan Duo, Emma Hamilton, Mark Watson, Geroge Washingmachine, Corcovado, Aaron West, Ashley Lewis Quartet, Darren Percival, Emma Pask, Grace Knight, James Morrison plus the Queensland Pops Big Band, Australian Army Band, Jazz Perspectives, Ashley Lewis Duo, Jake Barden Quartet ft. Louis Stapleton, Shannon Marshall Trio, Baby Et Lulu, The Genlemen’s Swing Club ft. Jeff Duff, Gold Coast Youth Orchestra Big Band among others.
Venues
The Broadbeach Jazz Festival 2013 will be held across several venues that would include Broadbeach Mall Stage, Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Surf Parade Stage, Grumpys Barefoot Bar & Grill, Room81 – Sofitel Gold Coast, Alto Cucina & Bar, Wave Corner, Niecon Plaza, TC’s – Sofitel Gold Coast, Roving and Mario’s Italian Restaurant.
Accommodation
Since the event is known to pull a huge crowd of people from both in and outside Broadbeach, this will be a time when most Broadbeach accommodations would remain booked. However, the entire area is teeming with a wide variety of holiday accommodations that fit budget of every range. Locating an accommodation that is withing walking distance to the Festival venues is not a difficult task. Book your stay with the Phoenician Resort, situated near to the Gold Coast Convention Centre and enjoy this incredible music festival to its fullest.
This three day long music festival will feature various outdoor stages with the artists and bands performing in multiple venues all across Broadbeach. People will not be required to purchase tickets as the event is completely free. It is only the Jazz with the Stars show to be held in Jupiters Hotel & Casino that is a ticketed event. With an array of some of the top Australian Jazz artists and bands performing in this much anticipated event, fans will have no dearth of options. A number of ways including public transport can be accessed to reach the venues. The Broadbeach Jazz Festival takes pride in being a family friendly event.