Welcome to our new online registration and ticketing system
Like all of us, we’re sure many of you would have purchased tickets online. The simple process provides a quick confirmation that you have tickets for a special event.
We’re delighted to say that many of our Jazz Lovers chose to buy their weekend passes to the Merimbula Jazz Festival that way last year. This year we’re introducing online registration for all our musicians and band leaders with a specially designed registration system that makes it easy to provide your details.
Our many musicians who have visited before will be familiar with the forms needed to ensure registration and programming can take place. But this year you will no longer have to download and complete the paper-based registration forms because they are online. The only exception is for school bands who should click here for their registration form.
| Are you a musician | Bringing partner? | Are you a Band Leader | Type of Ticket to select |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yes | No | No | Musician Registration |
| Yes | Yes | No | Musician & Partner Registration |
| Yes | Yes | Yes | Musician and Partner Registration PLUS Band Leader Registration |
| Yes | No | Yes | Musician Registration PLUS Band leader Registration |
If you are a Band Leader of multiple bands, you will need to change the quantity of the Band Leader Registration ticket. For example, if you are the Band Leader for three bands, you will need to select “3” in the dropdown box.
Musician Registration
All musicians need to complete an online Musician Registration. You will need the following information before you start:
Full name, email address, mobile number, suburb, postcode, bank details if you wish to receive a disbursement (for those in a band of 11 or less, including the Band Leader). Name of band you are playing in (maximum four bands but we only guarantee two opportunities to play in two bands - these should be Bands 1 and 2), and the instrument you are playing in each band.
Please note you can’t save the information midway but we do allow 30 minutes to complete the form.
On the ticketing page you will see a list of all tickets and registration options.
If you are attending with your partner choose the Musician Registration WITH Partner - if not choose Musician Registration WITHOUT Partner.
Scroll down to see the ENTER DETAILS button at the bottom of the page and click this to get to the next page.
Simply fill in your information including the name/s of the band/s you are playing in and what instrument you play (just click the small arrows in the instrument box to get a complete list and click on the one that applies).
Depending on the size of your band, you may be asked to complete the bank details for disbursement plus whether you are taking part in Jazz Quest.
Scroll down to see the SAVE & CHECKOUT button, click on it and complete the payment section using either a credit/debit card or Paypal.
All done!
You will receive an email confirmation with your registration details within minutes.
Band Registration
If you are a Band Leader you will need to fill in a free Band Leader Registration as well as your Musician Registration.
Please note you can’t save the information midway but we do allow 30 minutes to complete the form.
You will need to have the following information when you select the Band Leader Registration. Your full name, email address, mobile number, suburb, postcode, band name, number of band members, band style, time slots when band is not available to play and any specific band programming requests.
Please click every time slot for which your band is not available. Remember to allow travel time if you are coming from another gig or event.
A Band Leader no longer has to provide band member names as they are automatically attached to the band name through our system. Please remind your band members to complete their Musician Registration as the band will not be registered until all band members are registered.
On the ticketing page you will see a list of all tickets and registration options.
Choose Band Leader Registration and enter the number of bands for which you are the Band Leader.
Scroll down to see the ENTER DETAILS button at the bottom of the page and click on it.
Simply fill in your information and the details of the band/s for which you are the Band Leader. This includes band name, number of band members, style and your availability for programming.
If you are a Big Band Leader we will ask for bank details for disbursement to Big Bands.
Scroll down to see the REGISTER button and click on it.
You will see the details of your registration on screen and will receive an email confirmation with your registration details within minutes.
Other Questions
We will program you into the first two bands you have listed. If you have listed up to four bands we will try and program you into the third and fourth band but it is your responsibility to avoid clashes.
Please email us at merimbulajazzfestivalbookings@gmail.com with the subject line ‘Add Partner Ticket’ and we will advise the next steps.
If you have already submitted your Musician Registration ticket or Musician and Partner Registration ticket, please email us at merimbulajazzfestivalbookings@gmail.com with the subject line ‘Change My Bands’ and tell us which bands you will be playing in and what instruments you are playing in each band. Any changes must be notified by COB 18th March 2024. We will advise the next steps.
If you have already submitted your Band Leader Registration ticket and the number of musicians in your band has changed, please email us at merimbulajazzfestivalbookings@gmail.com with the subject line ‘Change Musician Numbers’ and tell us how many band members you will now have. Any changes must be notified by COB 18th March 2024. We will advise the next steps.
A band from a primary or secondary school in Australia. A band from a music school is not considered a school band.
School band leaders are asked to fill in a special form available by clicking here.
We are excited to announce that our Jazz Lover Early Bird tickets providing a pass for the entire weekend 7th-10th June, 2024 - across all venues - are available. And great news, our Early Bird tickets are available before 18th March 2024 at the same price as 2023.
If you have read through our 'how to guides' and they are not solving the issue you are having with your registration, please email us at merimbulajazzfestivalbookings@gmail.com with the subject line 'Trouble with Registration'. Please include your mobile so that we can get in touch.
It's possible to buy several different types of ticket in the one transaction, simply by clicking the number of tickets required in each drop down box on the ticketing page.
For example you may be a Musician with a Partner, a Band Leader and also wish to buy a vocal workshop ticket and a Jazz Lover ticket for a friend.
It's no problem. Click all the drop down boxes that apply. Scroll down and click the ENTER DETAILS button. Our system will ask you to fill in all the requirements for each registration or ticketing option.
Scroll down and click the SAVE & CHECKOUT button, enter your debit or credit card details and it's all done in one transaction.
Vocal Workshops
This year we are very excited to be offering two vocal workshops as part of the Merimbula Jazz Festival. Each comes with the opportunity to perform during the festival as part of a large vocal group.
Workshops are open to everybody; no experience is needed to have fun. Beginners are welcome too.
Leisa Keen is very experienced as a musical conductor/director and choir director of large scale musicals, an award winning actress, great vocalist and a whizz keyboard player.
The two workshops will be held on Saturday morning, 8th June 2024 at our new Scout Hall venue opposite the Merimbula RSL Club.
If you’ve ever thought how wonderful it might be to sing as part of a gospel choir or in front of a big band - here’s your chance and beginners are welcome. Details will be sent to participants prior to the Saturday morning workshops.
Workshop Saturday morning. We also invite you to perform at the Jazz Ecumenical Service on Sunday morning at 11.30am - 12.30pm.
Workshop Saturday morning. You will also be given the opportunity to perform with a big band during the festival program.
