9th Guildford Banjo Jamboree, 21st, 22nd and 23rd September 2012
PROGRAMME - *2012*
** Concert performers and workshop presenters are invited to apply to participate in the 2012 Banjo Jamboree.
** We would also love to recruit additional DANCE CALLERS and musicians to boost our numbers for the Saturday night Bush Dance.
These are our programming guidelines:
**All performers, workshop presenters, MCs, dance callers, etc, donate their time in return for weekend passes. No additional fees are paid, and accommodation is generally camping, or as arranged by the participants. In exceptional circumstances we may be able to arrange billets.
**All concert performers at our two main concerts (Saturday and Sunday afternoons) must feature a banjo as an integral part of their music.
** Official workshops must be banjo-based, but there venues are provided for a limited number of informal workshops which can be advertised on a chalkboard at reception.
**There are at least four chalkboard concerts for all sorts of acts (banjo not a necessity) - performers need to have a Jamboree pass of some sort and can sign up at reception. These spots are much sought after and the concerts are hugely popular with audiences.
** The Friday night event in the Music Hall has been a success over the past two Jamborees and will be continued.
** Saturday Noon. An ensemble or band of some sort leads a procession down to the Big Tree for the annual "Banjo Massed Mugshot" photo shoot.
** The Robbie Watts memorial Two-Tune Pick-Off contest takes place during the Saturday afternoon concert. An additional Youth Award was instigated this year in honour of the late Ron De Graauw. Further details and conditions of entry will be posted on this page closer to the 2012 Jamboree.
** The Saturday night dance in the Public Hall , the "Maree Murrell Caper", features 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, takes place down in the River Reserve on Sunday morning.
** The generous proprietors of the London House London Gallery, Jason and Melissa Conn, host a limited number of instrument makers in their beautiful gallery.
Further info:
email:
Ph: (03) 5473 4201
P.O. Box 917
Guildford
Vic. 3451