by Gregory McGrath | 6 Jul 2019 | News
The 2019 Phillip Island Jam Camp has been fully subscribed some 5 weeks out. We have around 25 people participating in this year’s jam camp which kicks off on the 10th August at 9:00am. The jam camp runs for three days until Monday 12th August. This will be one...
by Gregory McGrath | 1 Jul 2019 | News
The planned jam camp on Phillip Island is now close to sold out with just under six weeks remaining.If you are planning to attend there are just three places remaining. With 21 places now booked, this is the largest jam camp in the past 5 years. Generally the jam...
by Gregory McGrath | 23 May 2019 | News
We are getting closer to the Phillip Island Jam Camp for 2019 and to date we have 15 people signed up. Several of those attended opur 2018 camp. At this time we only have 2 single rooms left, so if you are contemplating the camp and want single accommodation best to...
by Gregory McGrath | 14 May 2019 | News
The banjo is a very popular instrument, and it’s popularity is currently growing rapidly. However, there’s a convoluted and misconstrued history of this instrument. Here is a podcast from Tony Thomas, African American Banjo Scholar, about the history, origins and...
by Gregory McGrath | 13 Feb 2018 | News
Monthly Bluegrass slow jam in Mooloolah Feb 24 (last Sat month). 2pm. Bring your instrument along and have some fun. Contact Ann for more details 0407 445 175. What’s a Slow Jam? A slow jam is one where music is played at a speed that allows all levels to play...
by Gregory McGrath | 26 Dec 2017 | News
Jam Camps Australia is pleased to announce that we have secured a great venue for a South-East Queensland jam camp in July next year – 2018. The 2018 jam camp will take place from 6:00pm, Thu. 19th to 2:00pm, Sun. 22nd July 2018 at the CYC Camp in Burleigh Heads...