Brackets & Jam Central Coast now formally carries Deductable Goods Recipient status as conferred by Australian Tax Office.

  Proof of this status can be accessed http://www.abr.business.gov.au/SearchByAbn.aspx?abn=98793849837 .

 Brackets & Jam Central Coast carries current Public Performance Licences as follows:

APRA/AMCOS - Representing the rights of songwriters, composers and publishers.         Lic No: 1925643.

    PPCA - Licence to play protected sound recordings at fetes, garden parties, church, dance academy or

   school concerts presentaiong /performances of motivational speakers.       Lic No: 220 466.

Great news - plans are afoot to re-launch Brackets Newcastle sometime in the Spring!

After running events in the past we know that nothing can come from last minute and hurried organisation! So why don't you make contact if you want to get involved - There will be plenty of regular meets for the new Newcastle Volunteer crew over the next few months too.

If you want to be part of the crew, a casual volunteer or a performer/performance group please - email Claudia

Brackets has gained approval from the Federal Govt to host job seekers undertaking voluntary work through both the Department of Families, Commmunity Services and Indigenous Affairs (FaCSIA) Voluntary Work Initiative and the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations (DEWR) Community Work Program.

Centrelink customer eligibility for approved voluntary work differs according to age, length of unemployment and current level of employment assistance, and job seekers need to obtain separate approval from Centrelink before starting voluntary work with Brackets or the Arts Barn

We have implemented the sending of short text messages to those whose mobile phone numbers we have as reminders of our events or if there is a situation where an event is cancelled.

If you have not received one of these messages but you would like to then CLICK HERE to add your details

The Purple Pass is now available for all you B&J regulars SAVE $40 on Brackets events plus all the benefits of being a member…

Introducing the Brackets and Jam PURPLE PASS free access to all Brackets and Jam monthly events PLUS a community membership with all the benefits as follows:

• access to our FORUMS
• list unlimited items for Sale on JBAY.
• A Brackets & Jam membership card
• Special member discounts from participating Brackets BUSINESS Members
• 10% DISCOUNT on Brackets and Jam merchandise, special events and workshops
• FREE chai at Brackets and Jam Kincumber Mountain
• FREE entry to the Brackets and Jam Christmas Party
• Plus voting rights at the Brackets and Jam AGM and ability to participate in decision making and meetings.

Thats at least $145 worth of B&J events and benefits for only $80, the perfect treat for an avid Brackets supporter

Why not become a member of B&J and support Arts in your Community. Help us continue to host our monthly open Mic nights and support other Community arts initiatives, you can also…

• access to our FORUMS
• list unlimited items for Sale on JBAY.
• A Brackets & Jam membership card
• Special member discounts from participating Brackets BUSINESS Members
• 10% DISCOUNT on Brackets and Jam merchandise, special events and workshops
• FREE chai at Brackets and Jam Kincumber Mountain
• FREE entry to the Brackets and Jam Christmas Party
• Plus voting rights at the Brackets and Jam AGM and ability to participate in decision making and meetings.
  

Ordinary 12 months membership is only $25.

Membership is FREE for performers and for a limited time to existing COASTFEST members.

Community Organisations can join for $35 and will also receive a FREE directory listing with contact details, weblink and profile.They can also post their events in our GIG GUIDE and Enewsletter.

12 months Business memberships are also available for $250 a year  with a 50% discount for the first year• - Business Supporters can post unlimited events in our GIG GUIDE and offers on JBAY and in our Enewsletter,

• Business Supporters must offer a discount to Brackets Membership Card holders.

We also have a special business membership @ $50 a year for sole traders - eg alternative therapists, people who run workshops or who make and sell arts and crafts.

Join up today and start listing your events

Well what a great day, maybe a bit hot for some but a beautiful day. The most visitors yet, an estimated 14,500 throughout the day.The stage performances were well supported. Workshops well attended.Hope to see you all in 2012....CHECK OUT THE GALLERY  on www.cckdo.org  FOR SOME MORE GREAT IMAGES OF THE DAY...

With Brackets being one of the favourite venues on the day....