Events

Harry James Angus presents a special, one-off concert celebrating Beltane - the beginning of summer and the promise of new life. A verdant, lush and joyous jazz-scape full of wildflowers and the humming of bees - Joined by Lachlan Mitchell, Tamara Murphy, and Abby Constable, Harry James Angus wields his golden trumpet to banish malevolent...

Cuban pianist Elio Villafranca - New Afro-Cuban Jazz launch New York-based, Cuban pianist/composer Elio Villafranca will tour to Melbourne to perform works from his latest album ‘Standing at the Crossroads’ in collaboration with a fusion of Latin and jazz musicians from Australia’s east coast featuring trumpeter Tom Avgenicos (Delay 45), alto/soprano saxophonist Gai Bryant (Jim...

Mosaic are a vibrant 10-piece contemporary Jazz ensemble rapidly emerging as an exciting force in the Sydney Jazz scene! Mosaic (2024 Fine Music Sydney Artists in Residence) focus on performing and premiering all new bespoke compositions written for the band by Australian composers under 25, culminating in a uniquely youthful and energetic sound. Mosaic have...

Lee Jones is a British jazz guitarist and composer, combining influences from modern jazz, fusion, blues, avant-garde and rock styles. Lee has regularly performed throughout the UK scene and recorded/performed/studied alongside Larry Coryell, Martin Taylor and Mike Stern. Since graduating from the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire Jazz Course in 2007, he has released seven solo albums...

https://www.thevampires.com.au With their latest seventh album, Nightjar, ARIA Award winners The Vampires mark a watershed in their 15-year career, making them one of Australia’s most acclaimed acts. Melding saxophone and trumpet intricate melodies and expansive groove soundscapes into their austral-facing jazz textures, they effortlessly capture the essence of their genre-hopping ethos into an immersive musical experience. Having just returned from a...

“Shapeshifting and soulful instrumental jazz” as described by judges of the Australian Music Prize for the nomination of their debut album, Second Sight, “…this is an outfit stretching out musically, while still remaining remarkably accessible”. The trio featuring Nadav Rayman (Piano), Matthew Coleman (Bass) and Michael Evans-Barker (Drums) continues to reach out to the inflection...

CRXSH is an electro-acoustic duo made up of trumpeter Ashley Ballat and drummer/ producer Odyssey Zelno. They are two juxtaposing musical voices that melt together musical vignettes made up of crisp beats, dark melodies and electronic FX.

Tim Stevens Trio was formed in 2004 and has prioritised original music making ever since. Tim writes the music, or the band improvises freely, and it has produced five albums to date. Tim on piano, Ben Robertson on double bass, and Dave Beck on drums.

Jemma Cher, a gifted Melbourne vocalist, brings maturity, sophistication, and dazzling virtuosity to each and every performance. At only 23 years old, Jemma boasts extensive stage experience which has shaped her into the artist she is today. Her exceptional talent was recognised when she won the 'Sing Loud' competition in 2014 under the auspices of...

The Melbourne Performing Arts Academy is delighted to invite you to their annual Christmas Extravaganza on the 1 of December 2024 at 3pm Students will have the incredible opportunity to perform in this well renowned venue on the Yamaha C7 Grand Piano! We look forward to welcoming you on this incredible day and celebrating the joy...