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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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Coming to a WA town near you soon!

Women in Big Band set to tour WA

WAYJO is proud to partner with CircuitWest to present a Playing WA Tour, featuring pianist and vocalist Sue Bluck.

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Progressions

PROGRESSIONS caters for female and non-binary identifying instrumentalists who would like to learn more about jazz and improvised music.

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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

Coming to a WA town near you soon!

Women in Big Band set to tour WA

WAYJO is proud to partner with CircuitWest to present a Playing WA Tour, featuring pianist and vocalist Sue Bluck.

Read all about it

Register for 2026

Progressions

PROGRESSIONS caters for female and non-binary identifying instrumentalists who would like to learn more about jazz and improvised music.

Enrol now

WAYJO Presents

Flamenco Experience featuring Bernard van Rossum (NL), Youth Ballet WA and the Resonance Jazz Orchestra

Experience the electrifying fusion of flamenco and big band jazz as our Resonance Jazz Orchestra collaborates with internationally acclaimed Dutch saxophonist, composer and bandleader Bernard van Rossum (NL).
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WAYJO Presents

Latin Showcase featuring special guests Arvis Mena & Imogen Thomson with the Dynamic Jazz Orchestra

Following on from WAYJO’s sold-out Havana Nights! concerts, the 18-piece Dynamic Jazz Orchestra returns to The Rechabite for its annual Latin Showcase.
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WAYJO Presents

Progressions

Celebrate the next generation of jazz talent at the Progressions Showcase, featuring inspiring performances by young musicians of marginalised genders.
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Pathways Jam

Join WAYJO at Lyric Lane’s Courtyard for a jam session as members of the Northern Corridor Training Band and Progressions take to the stage, with special guest appearances from Progressions tutors.
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WAYJO Presents

Jeff Usher (QLD) with the Catalyst Jazz Orchestra

Join the Catalyst Jazz Orchestra for an evening of jazz featuring acclaimed pianist, composer and educator Jeff Usher (QLD).
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Special Guest Bernard van Rossum [NL]

Jazz Meets Flamenco

Saxophonist Bernard van Rossum joins the Resonance Jazz Orchestra with special guest artists and dancers from Youth Ballet WA for a spectacular performance.
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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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