08/05/2026
Australia’s premier big band festival is back! Founded by legendary drummer John Morrison and co-directed by the incredible Jazz Vocalist Jacki Cooper , Big Band Blast is a vibrant weekend created by musicians, for musicians.
From May 15–17, we are taking over the Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre (BMEC) for three days of world-class jazz, workshops, and high-energy performances.
📅 THE LINEUP
-Friday, May 15: Kickoff concert featuring Mitchell Conservatoriums 'CONnection Big Band' and 'Mosaic Jazz Collective' (with special guests Jacki Cooper & Andrew Robertson).
-Saturday, May 16: A day of workshops and performance sessions with pro clinicians for the schools, capped off by a massive Gala Concert featuring the Sydney Conservatorium Jazz Orchestra directed by David Theak!
-Sunday, May 17 11am-1pm: The Grand Finale! A mini-festival format with school bands rotating across four stages every 20 minutes.
📍 Location: BMEC, Bathurst
🎟 Tickets: https://www.bmec.com.au/whats-on/
🤝 Proudly Partnered with: Mitchell Conservatorium
✨ Sponsored by: Festivals Australia
Let's make 2026 the swingin'est year yet! 🎶🙌
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