The Melbourne Blues Appreciation Society (MBAS) was formed in 1990 and has been affiliated with The Blues Foundation in Memphis USA for over 10 years.
MBAS are a not-for-profit organisation which has a weekly Online Update, blues music functions and weekly feature artists and jam nights.
Members are entitled to discounts at a variety of co-operating businesses, MBAS functions and affiliated club functions. More importantly, membership supports live Blues music.
MBAS activities include Tuesday Night Feature Artist and jam night, Youth In Blues, Blues Performer of the Year, Victorian Tasmanian Blues Music Awards and other fund raising events throughout the year.
Patrons:
B.B. King (USA)
Geoff Achison (Australia)
Dutch Tilders (Eternal)
Location – ‘The House of Blues’
Cnr Smithfield & Racecourse Road Flemington, Victoria