Melbourne Women's International Jazz Festival
The Jerry Weldon & Neal “Sugar” Caine Quintet (USA)
Harold López-Nussa (Cuba/France)
Conic Rose (Berlin)
The SongBirds (US)
The Vampires (NSW)
Rita Satch
Audrey Powne – A Return & Farewell
Rebecca Barnard – It’s Coming On Christmas (The Music of Joni Mitchell)
Jazzlab Orcheztra
Andrea Keller Curates
Melbourne Jazz Co-Op
PARTY TIME
Named after the feel good Lee Morgan tune, PARTY TIME, come together for one night only to celebrate five of their 30th birthdays. Celebrating the only way they know how,...
The Vampires (NSW)
Immerse yourself in an evening of distinctive melodies and rhythms with The Vampires, an instrumental ensemble celebrated for what the Guardian UK calls their “genre-hopping creativity”. Having captivated audiences from...
Rita Satch
The Jazzlab is thrilled to welcome back Rita Satch, alongside an all star line up. Performing original music from her forthcoming album, as well as interpretations from the great American...
Fem Belling with the Joe Ruberto Trio
SHE’S BACK! We are thrilled to announce the return of Fem Belling, making her Jazzlab return after 328 days of touring Australia in the land of Music Theatre (Cruel Intentions)...
MWIJF Presents: AURA – ‘Same Sky’ Album Launch & New Frontiers
After their debut album's success, Aura reunites to launch their new release 'Same Sky.' This quartet, famed for their chord-less style and melodic skill, presents fresh compositions inspired by deep...
MWIJF Presents: ZÖJ & Across Silence
ZÖJ is an experimental cross-cultural music duo based in Australia, comprising Gelareh Pour on Kamancheh Qeychak Alto and Voice and Brian O’Dwyer on drumkit. The duo has been creating music...
MWIJF Presents: Monash University Sounding Change feat. Monique diMattina
Monash University Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music are passionate supporters of Australian Music, Gender Diversity, and Jazz and Improvisation. We are proud to sponsor the MWIJF, and thrilled to...
MWIJF Presents: Crybaby Session with Beyond The Lake
Beyond the Lake weave mesmerising soundscapes that transport listeners to tranquil realms. Their use of various effects and live looping techniques creates a captivating tapestry of textures, offering a soothing...
MWIJF Presents: Mim Crellin Band (SA) + Little Big Band (Directed by Angela Davis)
Mim Crellin Band Both a farewell show before Mim heads overseas and a preview of her forthcoming EP Mim Crellin - voice Morten Duun - guitar Flora Carbo - woodwinds...
MWIJF Presents: Sasha Gavlek Quartet (Tas/Vic) & Monash Art Ensemble feat. Andrea Keller and Cheryl Durongpisitkul
Sasha Gavlek Quartet Sasha Gavlek - Bass Angus Leighton - Tenor Sax Stella Anning - Guitar Holly Thomas - Drums SGQ x Melbourne A collaboration between local jazz legends of...
MWIJF Presents: Elly Hoyt – My Nightingale & Nina Ferro –“Distance” the songs of Emily King
Elly Hoyt - My Nightingale “…Now she is a nightingale. Night after night I hear her in the garden of my sleepless dreams.” – My Nightingale by Rose Ausländer Elly Hoyt...
MWIJF Presents: Lara Bello Quartet (Spain/Aus) + Ilaria Cociani (Italy/Aus) + Ruby Glynn
Lara Bello Quartet Born in Granada, Spain and now based in New York, singer/song-writer, Lara Bello conveys the music of her hometown: Flamenco, Arabic melodies and Mediterranean roots masterfully fused...