2006 Great Tropical Jazz Party on Magnetic Island

Ten bands and over 40 leading overseas, interstate and local musicians present three nights and two days of exciting Jazz from Mainstream to Contemporary in a program of concerts and jam sessions in a relaxed and intimate atmosphere and beautiful tropical resort setting.

Magnetic Island, North Queensland

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"the accommodation, the people, the climate, the food,
the nature : it was perfect"
European Jazz Kings

"The spirit and hospitality is overwhelming and a great sense of music community where no stylistic barriers occur"
John Mackey, ANU School of Music
Wanderlust

Most jazz festivals I have been involved with (mostly in Vic) are always quite stressful and almost competitive – but at your festival, all musicians were equal and everyone shared. It was just sensational!
Kristina Kelman

Magnetic Island International Resort

Tropical North Queensland
Latitude: 19° 7' 60 S, Longitude: 146° 49' 60 E

The party begins on the evening of Friday 13th October with Mayoral Reception and a poolside concert.
Concerts on Saturday and Sunday from 11.00 to 6.00 pm, each featuring seven groups, will also be poolside.
As has become the tradition, things are expected to get hot on Saturday evening with a two-set Concert and Jam Session from 7.30pm until late at the International’s Cleveland Room. Sunday Evening’s Wind-up Party will be a more intimate affair in the Resort's Macarthur's Restaurant.

Concert Program released Sept. 06
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Individual concert & day passes available at the gate.

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The Great Tropical Jazz Party is Proudly Presented by the Magnetic Island Lions Club