Reverse Arts Victoria's decision on funding the Melbourne Jazz Cooperative
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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 achieved with minimal funding by the Australia Council and Arts Victoria. In 2008, the MJC received $85,000 in total with $35,000 contributed by Arts Victoria.
This compares shockingly with the increased support for the Victorian Opera, which received $2.18 million in government grants in 2008. According to its annual report the Victorian Opera reached 27,624 people in that year. This equates to a funding of $77 per audience member! The comparative figures for the MJC in the same year are $15 per person (or $6.15 per person in regard to Arts Victoria funding). In 2009 the funding for the Victorian Opera has increased by a staggering 72\% to $3.75 million, whereas the MJCs funding from Arts Victoria was COMPLETELY CUT!
Without funding from Arts Victoria, the MJC is forced to cut its program by half. This will directly reduce the opportunity for Victorian's to see and hear contemporary Australian jazz that is composed and performed by Victoria's best musicians. Furthermore, the planned increase of activities that would have engaged and developed Victorian students in contemporary Australian jazz practices will not be undertaken due to lack of resources.
We, the undersigned hereby protest against Arts Victorias decision to cut funding to the MJC and urge the Government of Victoria to review their decision.
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 achieved with minimal funding by the Australia Council and Arts Victoria. In 2008, the MJC received $85,000 in total with $35,000 contributed by Arts Victoria.
This compares shockingly with the increased support for the Victorian Opera, which received $2.18 million in government grants in 2008. According to its annual report the Victorian Opera reached 27,624 people in that year. This equates to a funding of $77 per audience member! The comparative figures for the MJC in the same year are $15 per person (or $6.15 per person in regard to Arts Victoria funding). In 2009 the funding for the Victorian Opera has increased by a staggering 72\% to $3.75 million, whereas the MJCs funding from Arts Victoria was COMPLETELY CUT!
Without funding from Arts Victoria, the MJC is forced to cut its program by half. This will directly reduce the opportunity for Victorian's to see and hear contemporary Australian jazz that is composed and performed by Victoria's best musicians. Furthermore, the planned increase of activities that would have engaged and developed Victorian students in contemporary Australian jazz practices will not be undertaken due to lack of resources.
We, the undersigned hereby protest against Arts Victorias decision to cut funding to the MJC and urge the Government of Victoria to review their decision.
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796 signatures
Goal: 100
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13 December 2015
796.
Matthew A
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3068
This most excelllent organisation require increased funding and get cut off. Shame! I will vote acordingly next election.
8 December 2015
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29 November 2015
788.
Catherine I
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Post Code
3187
The funding for this is trivial compared to the beneifts to the community, arts and performers. Our community will be enriched by a broad range of musical options not a narrow view of what is worthy of funding.
27 November 2015
26 November 2015
786.
Jeffrey W
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Post Code
3146
Jazz as an Art form is enjoyed by many Victorians and by providing opportunity for Jazz players to perform assists in the development of Jazz in Victoria and for it to remain a World Class Jazz enviorment
26 November 2015
25 November 2015
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23 November 2015
781.
Wayne R
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Post Code
3677
A necessary part of Australia's community to ensure emerging artists have the opportunity to network and ultimately contribute to the wellbeing of the broader community.
20 November 2015
18 November 2015
9 November 2015
9 November 2015
777.
Nick H
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Post Code
3071
This vital organisation which has played a major role in the development of improvised music in Australia over the past 25 years needs to be funded to continue its great work. The continuous development of improvised music in Australia has
2 November 2015
29 October 2015
775.
James A
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Post Code
3058
The Co-op has always been a great organization and is currently undergoing a revamp to become even better. It would be a huge shame for it to die. It cannot continue without govt. funding, despite what some people may think.
26 October 2015
24 October 2015
773.
Andrew P
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Post Code
2444
With the money you spend elsewhere on waste and public servant freebies and "entitlements" I am disgusted. Get your own affairs (and those of the all-talk PM) in order before ruining the pursuits of others.
23 October 2015
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