Mornington Winter Jazz Festival 2014

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Fri 06 Jun 2014 - Mon 09 Jun 2014

Things are about to get pretty jazzy in Mornington. The Queen's Birthday Weekend, from Friday 6 to Monday 9 June, will see the return of Mornington Winter Jazz Festival with an abundance of free and ticketed musical happenings. Look forward to free performances, awesome markets, family friendly events and much, much more.

More than 50 events will be held at over two dozen venues across four huge days. Notable performers for this year include Katie Noonan and her three-piece band Elixr, Vince Jones, Jex Saarelaht Quartet and Paul Grabowsky who is featuring along with The Scott Tinkler Quartet.



The Music After Dark series return to Mornington Library with two free concerts featuring Jason Chalmers Trio and Steve Warner & Cantango on Saturday, and Gary Watling Quartet featuring Marley Warren and Steve Roming & Rob Pappalardo Duo on Sunday.

The festival includes a range of ticketed events and dinner shows in addition to a huge range of free concerts across the whole weekend. There are going to be swing and jazz musicians and a whole heap of local talent.

Whatever you do, don't miss out on the fantastic Main Street Market on Saturday from 9am to 2pm. There will be all kinds of homemade, home grown and home baked goodies to suit every palate. Plus, musicians and buskers on the streets, cafes and shops will add to the wonderful atmosphere.



Car fanatics shouldn't miss Rockin' Rods in the Park. Head to Mornington Park from noon to check out the huge collection of Melbourne's first-rate vintage vehicles. And if you fancy a train ride then hop on board a heritage train at the Historical Mornington Railway and enjoy some jazzy tunes.

There are so many more exciting events at the festival so make sure you download the festival program to take a look at the full list of happenings throughout the weekend. For more information about the festival, head to the Mornington Winter Jazz Festival website. For all updates, previews and latest news, make sure you like their Facebook page .

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