Jason Moran and the Bandwagon

Jason Moran at the Basement. End of a great season of internationals passing through Sydney.

Joanne Kee
www.ceressolutions.com.au

Ron Carter in the rain

Well I reckon it was a valiant effort for the 500 or so who braved the weather at the Darling Harbour Jazz Festival.

It started OK, but it was getting rather wet by the time we decided to call it a day.

The image is from when it was dry and before the umbrellas came out.

Joanne Kee
www.ceressolutions.com.au

Creative sydney

Have to admit that this year's creative Sydney, was really disappointing compared to last year when it was hosted at the MCA and I found some of the speakers really inspiring.

The sessions I have been to so far have been a little patchy, and whilst some ideas where interesting and the projects worthy, the speakers didn't do it for me. Could be my selection of speakers.

Perhaps also the venue doesn't work. The Playhouse at the Opera House when it is only 1/3 full, doesn't feel full to the brim with exciting people intersted in the creative world. Also the stage scenario probably makes one feel too distant, a little like a standard business presentation.

Sorry guys, it felt like a poor version of TedX, particularly with the format of having the speakers on one at a time, presenting, or it felt like pitching.

For me, it worked so much better last year at the MCA, there was a sense of being part of a creative community. Its a great concept, but I think the format and venue need to be managed in a more dynamic way.

Joanne
www.ceressolutions.com.au