Phillip Island Jazz Festival

The Phillip Island Jazz Festival is a must-attend event for those who love all things jazz.

At this annual festival, well-known jazz bands and musicians come together to play a wide variety of music from many jazz genres and time periods. So whether you like your jazz hot or cool, you will find something to get your feet tapping at this fun event.

Held at the beautiful Ramada Resort on Phillip Island, this 3-day event has a range of entertainment and performing acts celebrating all things jazz. From slow blues to fast beats, from loud trumpets to soulful singers, jazz can suit all tastes.

Come and hear a twist on an old jazz favourite or some up and coming jazz bands, there will be a range of musicians playing a range of jazz, swing and big band music throughout the festival. The Artists for 2019 included The Syncopators, Jason’s Hot Four, The Gatsby Vintage Jazz Band, Vintage Roots, Creole Bells Revival Band, Nolte Brother’s Novelty Six, Shirazz, The Dan Bolton Quartet, Esstee Big Band, Beverley Sheehan, and Bruce Gourlay.

Accommodation is available at the Ramada Resort throughout the festival. The Ramada Resort offers guests a natural holiday experience surrounded by 65 acres of beautiful countryside. Amenities include a cafe, bar and pizzeria on-site, a BBQ picnic area, outdoor swimming pools and separate children’s pool, gym, sauna, spa, indoor lap pool and tennis courts. For those who like to explore the grounds, there are 7 kilometres of walking and cycling tracks around the resort.