BIG BAND BLAST 2025

Big Band Blast is a conference style festival run by musicians for musicians. 

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Launched in 2013, Blast is the brainchild of drummer and big band leader John Morrison and is run by John and big band singer, Jacki Cooper and a handful of dedicated volunteers. Big Band Blast is partnered with Mitchell Conservatorium in Bathurst. 

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In 2025, Blast is back in Bathurst and the entire event will be held at the beautiful Bathurst Memorial Entertainment Centre on the weekend of May 30th to June 1st. 

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Big Band Blast, Australia's ultimate Big Band festival, is a conference event open to high school, university and community big bands of all abilities. 

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The event begins with a Friday night welcome concert featuring guest big bands and our guest clincians. 

On Saturday there will be workshop rooms that bands will rotate through, and a performance space for bands to "strut their stuff" in a short set and receive feedback from a professional big band clinician. 

The Saturday night concert will feature performances by our special guests. 

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The final session will be run like a mini-festival with each band playing their 20 min set on various stages.

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Big Band Blast is a conference style festival. Registration is $1650 per band and covers up to 20 participants including teachers and support staff. Extra registrations may be purchased for $90.

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Accommodation is arranged by each band with many budget options available in Bathurst. 

Get the wheels in motion and register your interest to attend now. 

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Email Jacki Cooper for more information.