The Con Artists are an 18-piece jazz orchestra from Griffith University that showcases Brisbane’s brightest emerging jazz talent currently studying at the Queensland Conservatorium. The Con Artists were established in 1996 by the illustrious John Hoffman. Confirming The Con Artists is a major drawcard for the annual Winter Dinner. The 18 piece jazz orchestra will include some of the best jazz musicians in Queensland and the Festival is thrilled to have attracted this amazing group of professionals to Warwick. Under the direction of Steve Newcomb (Head of Jazz, Queensland Conservatorium of Music since 2013), The Con Artists ensemble celebrates 20 years in 2016. Mr Newcomb has played at the J
MAJOR SPONSOR BACK ON BOARD The Jumpers and Jazz in July Festival is thrilled to announce the confirmation of the Warwick Credit Union as a major corporate sponsor of the 2016 event. Warwick Credit Union CEO, Lewis von Stieglitz said that he was thrilled with the exposure that the Credit Union received as a festival partner and that the organisation’s continued involvement is an illustration of their stalwart community connection. Mr. Von Stieglitz is an avid supporter of the festival, saying ‘One of the many bonuses of being involved with the Festival includes attending events, such as the annual Winter Dinner’. Now in it’s second year, the event is held in the beautiful Warwick Town Ha
Bohemian theme creates excitement for artists Registrations opened only days ago but creatives from near and far have been quick to register to secure a tree to yarn bomb for Warwick’s 2016 Jumpers and Jazz in July festival. For twelve years the community has supported and participated in the wonderful and wacky festival that celebrates the cold winter on Queensland’s Southern Downs. Interest in registering to be part of the Tree Jumper exhibition for the thirteenth festival has surpassed previous years with the organisers, Warwick Art Gallery, managing constant enquiries since before Christmas. Warwick Art Gallery director Karina Devine and her team officially opened registrations last wee