Since 2002, The Central Queensland Conservatorium of Music (CQCM) has maintained a partnership with Hamilton Island Enterprises (HIE). Within this partnership the Bachelor of Music (Jazz & Popular) students visit Hamilton Island (HI), an island resort located off the Australian east coast, 4-6 times annually to engage in 3-10 days of performance and educational activities. During each visit, students within the degree present daily performances in the HI's entertainment zones. The purpose of this paper is to investigate the impact of the CQCM/HIE partnership on the development of students' adjunct professional skills, working with band equipment, time management in the set-up process and interacting with venue management.