Celebrating the Common Chord

The spaces and streets of Melbourne hit a resounding common chord in the first week of May, celebrating the universal language of jazz in an extraordinary program that invites the entire city to get involved and play along.

In their second year, artistic team Michael Tortoni and Sophie Brous have brought together an unprecedented program of leading international and Australian musicians in premiere projects and first-time collaborations, presenting more events than ever before in the city centre for the 2010 Melbourne International Jazz Festival (MIJF).

With over 400 performers, over 95 events, 20 free concerts, 16 world premieres and 21 Australian premieres incorporating film, visual art, public art installations and forums – this year’s huge, multi-layered Festival program rolls out in concert halls, bars, clubs, galleries, tram stops and garden beds. Even the stairs of Southern Cross Station are transformed into a massive piano staircase from which music can be created for the duration of
the 2010 Festival.

MIJF: Saturday 1st May
– Saturday 8th May
Visit www.mijf.com for program
details and tickets