Upcoming Events

We look forward to the return of the ever delightful Sarah Maclaine who is in demand for appearances at Festivals and Corporate events. Sarah’s is backed by a group led by her partner Todd Sidney who is one of the finest keyboard players in the country, along with Lachlan Wallace on drums, Gianni Marinucci on trumpet and Ivan Rosa on Double Bass
Sarah is also writes songs and has produced CD’s for peoples enjoyment.
Sarah Maclaine constantly delights audiences with her rich, velvety voice, its beautiful tone and fantastic vocal range.
From pop to jazz, blues to R&B - you name it, she does it! Sarah has a vast and eclectic repertoire.
This engaging and versatile artist performs at private, corporate, and major events with some of Australia's best musicians.
She is also an emcee, voice-over artist, backing vocalist, and session singer.
 

21st June 2026 
Ladies Be Good
 

Ladies be Good! were formed in 2014 and bring a great fun vibe whenever they perform.  With Jan Blake’s fantastic vocals supported by some of Melbourne’s best ladies you will really love being part of the Ladies be Good! Experience. A lovely group of friends who wanted to get together, perform and be different from all the other bands playing - a strong front line of ladies sharing beautiful music with  lovely  musical  interpretations. Performing in the band are Jan Blake  – Vocals, Ann Craig – Flute, Ashley Thomas – Reeds,(Alto, Baritone Sax & Clarinet), Lisette  Payet – Piano, Holly Brick – Bass and Sue Haylock – drums and they promise to be good - ha ha!!!

 19th July 2026 
Todd Sidney All Stars

We look forward to the return of Todd Sidney and his All Stars  performing in July. This is where Sarah Maclaine comes to Phillip Island Jazz Club, sits down for the afternoon to enjoy the music and have a relaxing day off. Playing with Todd will be Dean Addison on bass, Dean Cooper on drums, and Gianni Marinucci on trumpet. Todd is a top line pianist and he certainly selected these musos to accompany him that are worthy of the name All Stars. Their experience and skill is undisputed.
 

 16th August 2026 
Graeme Pender Grenadilla Wood
 

The name of the band Grenadilla Wood comes from the “Grenadilla Wood (Dalbergia Melanoxylon) from Mozambique. This type of wood has been used since the end of the 19th  century the beginning of the 20th century, and is quite possibly the most  popular wood used in the making of clarinets. Last year Ashton Vas played the  clarinet and boy was he great and we are hoping that Ashton will play the clarinet in August for a couple of tunes.
Performing in Grendilla Wood this year will Graeme Pender on clarinet, Frank Carter on trombone, Peter McIntyre on sousaphone and Graham Michel on drums. and we all remember the very talented Ashton Vaz who played on piano a well as clarinet and yes it will be great to see Aston performing once again.. The name of the banjo player to be advised.

20th September 2026 
Sanfona - Gipsy Jazz

 Sanfona play jazz infused with high energy   improvisations, colourful melodies and       toe-tapping grooves, transforming music by  artists such as Richard Galliano, Django     Reinhardt, Serge Luc and Ludovic Beier.
Sanfona are Jo Abbott - accordion/bandleader; Sean Nihill - trumpet; Steve Temple - bass;  Stephen Caruana - drums and they welcome two guest performers - Shane Ryan (guitar) and Simon Kidd (guitar) both well known exponents of the gypsy jazz and standards repertoire. Sanfona musician’s have toured nationally and internationally to festivals such as Wangaratta Jazz Festival; Stonnington Jazz Festival; Ozemanouche; Live en Aout, and many more.
The group have been making their mark on the Melbourne scene and steadily gaining new fans with their unique sound of French/ European groove based jazz            performances at many venues around Melbourne and regional Victoria. Sanfona have been featured on radio jazz shows such as 3PBS :”Global Village”; Joy FM “Bent Notes” and 3CR: “Swing’n’Sway” and “Music Matters”.
​www.sanfona.net