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WAYJO is Australia’s leading youth jazz orchestra

Since 1983, WAYJO has been open to performers aged 14-25 years. Performing a range of jazz styles, we run educational programs, annually commission big band works, and train band leaders.

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Apply by 20 November

Registrations to audition are now OPEN

There’s 54 places across our Catalyst, Dynamic and Resonance Jazz Orchestras.

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Guest Artist

Queency to perform with the Resonance Jazz Orchestra

Celebrate pride, power and pop with anthems from ABBA and Gloria Gaynor to Kylie Minogue, Madonna and more, reimagined for an 18-piece big band.

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Our Story

WAYJO is Australia’s leading youth jazz orchestra

Since 1983, WAYJO has been open to performers aged 14-25 years. Performing a range of jazz styles, we run educational programs, annually commission big band works, and train band leaders.

Learn More

Apply by 20 November

Registrations to audition are now OPEN

There’s 54 places across our Catalyst, Dynamic and Resonance Jazz Orchestras.

More info

Guest Artist

Queency to perform with the Resonance Jazz Orchestra

Celebrate pride, power and pop with anthems from ABBA and Gloria Gaynor to Kylie Minogue, Madonna and more, reimagined for an 18-piece big band.

Event info

WAYJO Presents

Queer Anthems featuring Queency with the Resonance Jazz Orchestra

Celebrate pride, power and pop as WAYJO’s 18-piece Resonance Jazz Orchestra transforms iconic queer anthems into bold big band arrangements at The Rechabite.
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WAYJO Presents

Northern Corridor End-of-Year Showcase

Celebrate a year of growth, creativity and big band jazz at the Northern Corridor End-of-Year Showcase.
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WAYJO Presents all three orchestras

End of Year Finalé

Celebrate the end of the 2026 season with all three of WAYJO’s auditioned big bands under the stars at The Quarry Amphitheatre.
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SHOWAYJO reflections: Making music and connections in Japan

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AUSTRALIA’S LEADING YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT!

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For over 40 years, WAYJO has been at the heart of Australia’s jazz community, dedicated exclusively to developing young musicians. As an independent not-for-profit, we’ve nurtured generations of artists, giving them the skills to thrive – not just on stage, but in life.

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Maylands Hall

192 Guildford Rd (cnr Eighth Ave)

Maylands, WA 6051

T: +61 8 9471 1950

E: admin@wayjo.com

P: PO Box 134, Maylands, WA 6931

West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra Association Inc.
ABN 75 330 922 427

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