Band Playing Times
11am The Silver Bell Quartet
Noon The Adrian Cunningham Quartet
1pm Bruce Mathiske
2pm James Morrison and Doug Parkinson
3.30pm Kate Ceberano
5pm Dojo Cuts
Where is the Venue?
Jazz in the Vines is held next door to Tyrrell's Vineyard, 1882 Broke Rd Pokolbin in the heart of Hunter Valley Wine Country. It's a big paddock with plenty of room to spread out, set against the magnificent Brokenback Mountain Range.
If you are thinking of driving, there will be plenty of FREE parking available on site. But think green and check out the transport options on our Transport page!
Coming from Sydney? Take the Harbour Bridge or Harbour Tunnel north following the signs to “North Coast & Newcastle”. At Wahroonga (Approx 30 minutes from Sydney), turn right onto the F1 Freeway heading for “Newcastle”.
Follow the Freeway for approximately one hour, and then take the “Cessnock” exit (Road 82). Follow signs to Cessnock, and then onto “Branxton”. On the way to Branxton, turn left into Broke Road, just after Cessnock Airport (Approx 10 minutes from Cessnock). Follow Broke Road to the end, turn left then immediately right at Hunter Valley Gardens. Follow Broke Road past Tyrrell’s Vineyard, and turn left into the Jazz in the Vines site.
Can we BYO Food?
Yes you can BYO food, soft drinks and water but there is NO BYO Alcohol. Security will be doing bag searches at the gate and all glass (bottles, containers etc) is prohibited. Don't forget there will be fantastic food from local restaurants at really affordable prices and cheeses and other produce as well.
What Toilets are on site?
facilities are a cut above the average outdoor event with portable toilet blocks with proper facilities provided.
What should we bring?
It's outdoors so a hat and sunscreen are a must, sunshade and something to sit on would be good as well. A camera to record all of the antics is great. Plenty of cash and a great attitude is about the lot!
Can I bring a tent?
As this is an outdoor picnic style event, no marquees or large tents are allowed but feel free to bring a blanket, a shade, umbrella, or deck chair (deck chairs will also be available for hire).
Can I bring my dog, cat, Llama?
Please note there are no pets allowed on-site.
Are there ATM's on site?
cause there are no ATMs on site
What about the kids?
Children under 12 years have free entry to Jazz in the Vines (with accompanied adult) but its more of an adult event and there are no specific activities for them or child minding facilities at the event. There are childminding services available throughout Hunter Wine Country Contact Wine Country Tourism for details and bookings. If you do bring the children ensure you keep track of them make sure they have your mobile phone number on them and that they know what to do if they get separated from you.
What if it rains?
If it rains, the show will go on. The show will only be abandoned if conditions are deemed dangerous.
How much for Parking?
Nothing! Free parking is available onsite.
Can I get a refund if I can’t go or don’t like a band?
Tickets are non-refundable so once you buy a ticket the only way you can get a refund is if the promoter has to cancel the entire event.
