This site was last modified on 24th August 2010 with dates for the
7th Jamboree to be held in 2010.
G'DAY FOLKS!
It's coming very close to this year's "Jambo" and as usual the organisers are alternating between excitement and blind panic!! Actually, anticipation is building fast - many folks have told us how much they are looking forward to coming along again. The Guildford Banjo Jamboree has now established its place on the acoustic music calendar and the organising committee has received a great deal of encouragement to ensure that the event continues in the same form on an annual basis. Check out the Bulletin Board page and the Programme and Performers Bios page for news, and the Volunteers page for your chance to earn yourself a weekend pass. Many hands make Jamboree work!
COMMITTEE
We're a whole new committee this year, but we gratefully acknowledge the fabulous work of past
committees, and we have and will continue to call upon them for advice and assistance. Thanks too to
Jason Conn for his drawing of our Leprechaun banjo player for this year's logo.
Your 2010 committee comprises: Jeanette Gillespie - Chairperson and programming;
Annie Wiltshire - Secretary; Ray Pattle - Treasurer; and Jasmine MacDonald has helped in
a number of ways too.
WEBSITE NAVIGATION
At the BOTTOM of each page (above the banjos) you will find the links to navigate around our website.
BULLETIN BOARD
The Bulletin Board link will be the place to go for the latest in news and communications.
PROGRAMMING
The Jamboree is a great place to be and a great place to play. Even though performers receive no payment for this event, they still clamour to be on the program, and our concert and workshop spots are full for this year. Check out the Programme and Performers Bios page for the full 2010 program. Huge thanks to Chris Ryan who has worked tirelessly for the past six years of the Jambo and has worked with Jeanette to set up this year's program.
**All concert performers at our two feature concerts will feature a banjo as an
integral part of their music.
**There will be four chalkboard concerts for all sorts of acts - sign up at reception.
** Official workshops will be banjo-based, but there will be venues provided for a
limited number of informal workshops which can be advertised on a chalkboard at reception.
** Saturday Noon. The Johnstown Original Kazoo Ensemble (J.O.K.E.) were such a hit last year
they have been invited back to lead the procession down to the
Big Tree for the annual "Banjo Massed Mugshot" photo shoot.
** The Saturday night dance in the Public Hall, the "Maree Murrell Caper", will again feature a variety of talented local musicians and dance callers, their numbers swelled by numerous other Jambo musos who jump up on stage and join in!
** The Gospel Singalong, led by the "Turnarounds",will be down in the River Reserve on Sunday morning. Song words this year will be available for a gold coin donation at the singalong.
TICKETS and ACCOMMODATION
TICKETS go on sale from 5:00pm on the Friday night at the reception area in the Public Hall and will be available all weekend. There is no need to pre-book as there will be room for everyone. It's the best value little festival around, and the prices include camping, though if the oval's shower block is finished we will be placing a donation tin at the Public Hall for the extra costs associated with water and electricity. For 2010 ticket prices, go to our Tickets link.
CAMPING on the John Powell Reserve oval is only available for wrist-banded ticket holders (including performers and volunteers).
For all Camping and Accommodation details, please click on the link.
DOG AND FIRE RESTRICTIONS
DOGS: As a result of Public Liability Insurance constraints and in the interest of public
safety, that while they are welcome in the town of Guildford, no dogs will be permitted in any venue
(including the Guildford Family Hotel beer garden) during programmed events. We hope that this will
not cause any offence to Jamboree patrons and ask for their understanding.
FIRES: Fires on the oval and other camping spots will be strictly controlled this year to comply with CFA and council requirements. Absolutely no uncontained fires are to be lit on the oval, Big Tree Park or the River Reserve at any time. Campers bringing fire drums/burners must agree to them being inspected by CFA volunteers and they are only to be used if they are on stands which are not going to be harmful to the grass. Patrons who bring drums are advised to bring their own supplies of untreated and unpainted firewood/fuel. It is illegal to gather wood from the River Reserve and the cost and logistics of the Jamboree supplying and distributing firewood make it impracticable to do so in large quantities, though we will be installing a limited number of drums with some firewood.
MOBILE PHONE RECEPTION
Please note that Guildford is in a mobile phone "rainshadow" area and reception is limited or non-existent. A little hill-climbing may be necessary. You have been warned!
Further info:
email:
Ph: (03) 5473 4201
P.O. Box 917
Guildford
Vic. 3451