May 2023
The Friday evening Welcome Concert will feature two powerhouse Australian vocalists, Thndo and Adam Lopez, backed by an all-star big band of leading Australian jazz artists and educators. No stranger to TV audiences through her success on The Voice, Thndo will raise the roof of the biggest big top tent in the Southern Hemisphere with her powerful soul and R&B renditions of her original songs as well as some true big band jazz classics. Holding [...]
Find out moreSwedish supergroup sensation Dirty Loops will headline the GIJ 2023 Gala Concert. Their sell out concerts around the world and busy touring schedule are testament to why they are one of the greatest live acts performing today. GIJ is delighted to host their exclusive one-off Australian performance. You won’t want to miss this! The opening act for this performance will feature a quintet lead by the 2022 James Morrison Jazz Scholarship winner Thien Pham and Vocal Scholarship winner Emma Simpson-Smith. [...]
Find out moreThe finale concert will see the awards ceremony for the Stage Band, Vocal Ensemble and Small Jazz Combo divisions. It will also feature performances by the Division One and Division Two Superband’s comprised of stand out students from the Stage Band Awards, a sneak peak at our Future Finalists and a performance from one of our elite vocal ensembles. Doors Open 30 minutes before the published concert start time. General Admission and concession tickets Available!
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Generations in Jazz - Friday 3rd May to Sunday 5th May 2024 Generations in Jazz is an acclaimed youth music event in Australia, nurturing the musicians of tomorrow. The festival's vision is to be a premier jazz education event, offering competition, performances, collaboration, education, and engagement. While initially focused on big bands, it now includes vocal ensemble and small jazz combo divisions. Attendees can enjoy performances and develop an appreciation for jazz while supporting its [...]
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