10:00 - 11:50	Monks Bar opens, Mark Jenkins performs live!
12:00	JarreCon '98 - doors open!
12:15	Theremin Trip
12:30 - 13:15	'Jarre fan of '98' quiz
13:20 - 13:50	Mercurey workshop
14:00 - 15:00	Sale of the century (UNESCO auction)
15:15 - 16:45	Mystique
16:55 - 17:00	Free prize draw
17:00 - 18:00	Q/A Session
18:00	JarreCon '98 closes
Throughout the day:	Merchandise/Stalls
	Fanclubs
	Odyssey-TV
	DJ
	Banned in the Rain

10:00 - 11:50: Monks Bar opens, Mark Jenkins performs live!

The Monks Bar will be opened at 10am to allow everyone who arrive early to sit down and enjoy some refreshments. There is also a licensed bar which will be open throughout the day from 12 - 6:00.

Live music will be performed by Mark Jenkins, electronic synth artist, who will play for approximately one hour to keep fans entertained before JarreCon opens at 12:00. Mark will be playing his own compositions, which are great synthesizer melodies, and we are sure everyone will enjoy this concert!

You will have the chance to purchase his CDs and chat to Mark on the AMP Records stall in the main hall after 12:00. Click here to view the AMP Records web site.

Latest news is that Mark Jenkins will be releasing an limited-edition numbered CD which will *only* be available at JarreCon '98, SynProvisation.

"I'll be playing very long, slowly developing improvisations, with Jarre-type fast sequences but a much more abstract feel - sort of 'Jarre goes rhythmic ambient'".

A sleeve for the CD and more details will be available soon.

12:00: JarreCon '98 - doors open!

After a short introduction from compere Ed Bradley, the doors to the Guild Hall will be unlocked, and JarreCon '98 will be officially open!

12:15: Theremin Trip

The Theremin is a joy both to play and to watch! We have a replica of the Russian instrument to play, so you can perform Oxygene 10 just like Jean Michel Jarre has done on the recent Oxygene Tour. For £1.00, which will be donated to UNESCO, you will be given five minutes to play to the backing track and have some great fun too!

Demonstrations begin at 12:15 and you will have the chance to play on the Theremin the majority of the day - check with any of the JarreCon crew (all have distinctive T-shirts and passes) and they will help you with any questions on this event or anything else about the day!

12:30 - 13:15: 'Jarre fan of '98' quiz

This was a very popular event at Rendez-vous 96 and we expect it to be even more so this time! A series of questions will be asked to select a number of fans from the audience so you must answer quickly if you want to participate!

After an elimination round we will then select three people for the final, and the winner will walk away with a great prize, and the title "Jarre Fan of 1998". Two runner-up prizes will also be awarded to the fans in second and third place. Video and audio questions have been included with traditional questions to add variety - good luck !

13:20 - 13:50: Mercurey workshop (updated 23/7/98)

Mercurey are a Dutch band who perform spectacular Jarre concerts, to a backdrop of lights and specially-designed graphics. The talented musicians play live and as near as possible to the original, using many instruments the same as on the original albums. This fascinating workshop is to demonstrate how Jarre sequences and arranges his music.

The band are our guests for the day, and will also have their own stand so will be available to talk all day about your musical questions. This event will run only once, and promises to be a popular event! Click above logo for more details on Mercurey.

14:00 - 15:00: Sale of the century (UNESCO auction - updated 20/8/98)

Essential for the avid Jarre collector! As in previous years, the auction will have a wide variety of rare merchandise on offer including CDs, posters, photos and much more - many items have never been offered anywhere else, e.g. Concert for Tolerance badges, FAX from Jarre to all fans at Rendez-vous '95, and promo cassettes which we never knew existed - the 'Song for Tolerance' performance at UNESCO's headquarters, and much more!

This year, the auction includes an exclusive CD created especially for the auction by Kaleid, with a collection of remixes. This, and many other items which have been pledged will be auctioned to raise money for UNESCO.

The following is the current list of auction items - more items are due to be announced in the next few days:

If you have something you would like to auction on the day, please fill in the form included with your tickets, or click here for the web form!

15:15 - 16:45: Mystique (updated 23/7/98)

New English band, Mystique will be performing a fantastic live collection of Jarre’s music, to a spectacular backdrop of lights and specially-designed graphics. The five-piece band began rehearsing in October '97 and they promise many unique surprises! Click the logo below for more details on the band.

Note: All exhibition stalls will be closed, and other events will cease for the duration of the Mystique concert, for reasons of security. This should not be missed!

16:55 - 17:00: Free prize draw

Everyone who has purchased an advance ticket will be entered into this free draw, with exclusive prizes to be won! At Rendez-vous 96, the winner received a one-off print from the Destination Docklands concert and this year will be something even more special! This draw is not open to any exhibitors or members of crew.

17:00 - 18:00: Q/A session (updated 20/8/98)

As in previous years, fans will be able to ask the cast of the question and answer session anything they would like to know about the life and music of Jean Michel Jarre. This event may well be particularly interesting to those who have only discovered Jarre’s music recently, to catch up on his career to date. This event will reveal the latest news that is available - and no doubt some amusing stories as in previous years! Cast in previous conventions have included British and Dutch fanclubs, and fans who have been to rare concerts.

The following list is the confirmed cast. We have chosen a variety of people - each with different knowledge, backgrounds and concerts they have been to. We will do our best to answer all your questions in this fun Q/A session !

Click here for the web form to add your questions to the Q/A Session.

18:00: JarreCon '98 closes

Other features through the day:

Merchandise/Stalls: Open all day except during the Mystique concert (updated 20/8/98)

A variety of fanclubs, magazines and exhibitors will be selling items for you to purchase on the day, including CDs, records, badges, posters, T-shirts, videos, calendars, jewellery and photos, so be sure to take plenty of cash with you - though there are many cash machines around the campus if you run out!

Other items sold on the day will include electronic music from AMP Records (Mark Jenkins), Kaleid and others. Current list of exhibitors who will be represented on the day are as follows:

Note: Other exhibitors are currently negotiating with us and will be announced soon.

Fanclubs: Meet and greet all day

A number of fanclubs from all parts of Europe will be there to talk, answer questions and provide up-to-the-minute information on Jean Michel Jarre. Fans will also be able to purchase the magazines, and in some cases, merchandise will be on sale too. See above list for a list of fanclubs and exhibitors.

Odyssey-TV: Playing through the day except during the concert

The video show includes a selection of news and television footage, interviews and live concert tracks, produced especially for us by Warrior Video - who will be displaying their videos in the main hall.

The video show will be repeated and run throughout a large part of the day. A list of items included in the video will be on display, along with the times of the performances.

DJ: Continuous music except during Mystique concert and Mercurey workshop

Throughout the day, there will be a selection of both original and remixed tracks being played by our DJ. While fans browse around the stalls and exhibition, they will be able to request their favourite tracks from the wide selection that, we believe, has everything Jarre has ever released as a solo artist, including many rare mixes!

We challenge you to request something we don’t have, with prizes on offer if we cannot play it!

Banned in the rain!: Open all day except during the Mystique concert

A comprehensive exhibition of Jean Michel Jarre merchandise, this year themed as Destination Docklands ('Banned in the rain' - if you are unsure why we have called it this - ask us on the day!).

This will enable fans to view many rare items of merchandise from the spectacular concert which took place in London's Docklands in 1988, and enjoy many photos taken of the concert!

There will also be a selection of CDs, records and other merchandise taken from throughout Jarre's career.

Please Note: We reserve the right to alter the programme due to circumstances beyond our control.

Last updated: 29/7/98

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