Reverse Arts Victoria's decision on funding the Melbourne Jazz Cooperative
Dear Government of Victoria,In its 27 years of existence, the Melbourne Jazz Cooperative (MJC) has presented more than 1800 concerts, with the number of concerts exceeding 150 in 2009. This has been a... continue reading »
"Post Code 3129 What will be left of Melbourne when every Arts institutuion is taken away from us or reduced to a pathetic level of survival...."
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"Post Code 3002 More money for the arts less for sport"
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"Post Code 3187 Save the Jazz"
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"Post Code 3068 the Melbourne Jazz Cooperative's vital role in mentoring and promoting flourishing local jazz talent underpins Victoria's reputation as a destination for jazz performers and officianados alike. Denying funding does a disservice to jazz aff"
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"Post Code 3194 A funding Increase is a good idea..."
"Post Code 3058 This is outrageous! The level of funding should be doubled, not cut altogether. The comparitive figures of funding for the Opera/Ballet etc etc are disgusting. Who makes these decisions and on what basis?"
"Post Code 3003 The Co-Op fulfils a vital role in improvised music in Melbourne. Supporting emerging artists as well as established artists, the Co-Op in integral to the continued development and longevity of a jazz and improvised music scene in Melbourne"
"Post Code 2324 Australia has a hard enough time getting international acts to come here because of distance and our relatively small population. Please continue to support jazz."
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"Post Code 5131 give our kids funding"
"Post Code 3058 An equivalent drop in funding for sports would make headlines. Reverse this decision."
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"Post Code 3225 What is the reason behind the decision to cease funding the unique MJC project? The musicians involved will be the most seriously affected. There is little enough work for them as it is!"
"Post Code 3001 The MJC plays a vital role in presenting contemporary jazz & improvised music on a relatively small budget. One element in contributing to Melbourne's rich musical culture."
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