Grand Noise Consortium really, really love video game music. They also really, really love jazz.

Right here in town is where they concoct their “unholy brew of great video game themes and groovy jazz stylings”.

On trumpet, piano and drums, they push these great tunes into uncharted waters and invite you along on their grand quest.

Friday, Cherry Flambe@ The Grande

Cherry Flambé will perform some of her favourite songs with Dick Preston and The Suits, with material ranging from torch songs to rockabilly.

She will be accompanied by Jeremy Meaden blowing his trumpet, Charley Phypers laying down some drums, Dave Patterson playing  double bass and Dick Preston on guitar. There will also be some surprise guests.

Friday, Scott Fraser @ Blue Bean Cafe, Hepburn

Something of a guitar-playing journeyman, Scott Fraser has played all sorts of gigs – including for the Hells Angels in a small pub in the middle of Victoria and for the Heart Kids charity at Lindsey Fox's car museum in Melbourne. 

His CD Tired Town features originals with Damian Howard, Brendan O'Neill and Fred Sass.

Sunday, Nigel McLean @ Horvat’s Supper Club

French manouche jazz meets Spanish flamenco.

"All terrain" jazz violinist Nigel MacLean and flamenco guitarist Andrew McMurray make an exciting and polished duo.

They will be performing tunes from Django Reinhardt to Paco du Lucia, plus some original instrumentals.

Saturday, JazzDeuce @ Perfect Drop

Enjoy the smooth jazz tunes of this Bendigo duo, featuring Norm Gray on trumpet.

Saturday, Brett Franke and Temple of Tunes @ Farmers Arms, Creswick

Temple of Tunes is a three-piece acoustic powerhouse of roots, blues and funk.

The band features a twelve-string guitar, bass and percussion.

Sunday, Sexy Santa Fun Run @ Old Hepburn Hotel

Last pub on the refreshment and fundraising journey, with an after party featuring DJ Grant Cook. $5 entry for non-competitors.