Board & Staff

WAYJO Office Team

Our friendly, approachable team are on hand to help with any queries you may have.

General Manager
Simon Keen – simon.keen@wayjo.com

Artistic Director
Mace Francis – mace.francis@wayjo.com

Office Manager & GM Assistant
Jess Herbert – admin@wayjo.com

Marketing Coordinator
Justine Thornley – marketing@wayjo.com

WAYJO Board

WAYJO board members volunteer their time to create new opportunities for WAYJO musicians. A mix of business and arts people, the Board actively build relationships with organisations and individuals who can help WAYJO embark on projects such as touring, recording and performing with high profile jazz musicians.

Chairman
Lloyd Smith

Deputy Chair
Tony Ottaviano

Treasurer
Laura Coles

Board Members
John Frame
Stuart Gale
Brian Murphy
Daniel Susnjar
David Woolfe
Simon te Brinke
Georgia Malone

Artistic Director – Ex-officio
Mace Francis

General Manager – Ex-officio
Simon Keen

Band Representative – Ex-officio
Tim Newhouse

Upcoming Events

july

DownStairs at the Maj 825 Hay St Perth WA 6000 Australia

28jul7:30 pm- 9:30 pmJazz @ the Maj: Mat JodrellPresented with the support of the Perth Theatre Trust

Event Details

WAYJO alumni Mat Jodrell is one of the superstars of the jazz world. Since leaving Perth, Mat has become one of the most sought after trumpet players in the world, performing

Event Details

WAYJO alumni Mat Jodrell is one of the superstars of the jazz world.

Since leaving Perth, Mat has become one of the most sought after trumpet players in the world, performing at Carnegie Hall at just 16, on Broadway in the musicals ‘Hair’ and ‘After Midnight’, a lecturer at the Juilliard School of Music and now at the James Morrison Academy of Music.

It’s easier to list the current jazz greats that Mat hasn’t played with than the ones he has, and the Tuesday Night Orchestra are set to produce a dynamic set that will rival any other musical experience you will hear all year.

Tickets ticketek.com.au

Presented with the support of the Perth Theatre Trust

*** SAVE UP TO $15 with our Jazz @ the Maj 3-Show Subscription Package available through Ticketek! Subscribers also receive discount to our ‘Ella, Dizzy & Buddy’ show when purchased in ONE TRANSACTION from ticketek.com.au

You’ll also be eligible discount codes for ’WAYJO Swings!’ and ‘Jazz Under the Stars’ shows. ***

Time

(Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Location

DownStairs at the Maj

825 Hay St Perth WA 6000 Australia

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DownStairs at the Maj 825 Hay St Perth WA 6000 Australia

29jul7:30 pm- 9:30 pmJazz @ the Maj: Mat JodrellPresented with the support of the Perth Theatre Trust

Event Details

WAYJO alumni Mat Jodrell is one of the superstars of the jazz world. Since leaving Perth, Mat has become one of the most sought after trumpet players in the world, performing

Event Details

WAYJO alumni Mat Jodrell is one of the superstars of the jazz world.

Tickets ticketek.com.au

Presented with the support of the Perth Theatre Trust

You’ll also be eligible discount codes for ’WAYJO Swings!’ and ‘Jazz Under the Stars’ shows. ***

Time

(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Location

DownStairs at the Maj

825 Hay St Perth WA 6000 Australia

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august

DownStairs at the Maj 825 Hay St Perth WA 6000 Australia

25aug7:30 pm- 9:30 pmJazz @ the Maj: Ed PartykaPresented with the support of the Perth Theatre Trust

Event Details

In 2015, Ed Partyka joined WAYJO for two very special performances that lit a re under our musicians. Our bands have spoken, we’ve listened, and Ed is returning to perform

Event Details

In 2015, Ed Partyka joined WAYJO for two very special performances that lit a re under our musicians. Our bands have spoken, we’ve listened, and Ed is returning to perform with the Wednesday Night Orchestra in the nale to our Jazz @ the Maj series.

Ed leads the bigband scene in continental Europe and the Ed Partyka Orchestra is one of the hottest European big bands performing today. His exciting modern big band sound mixes the classic swinging sound of Thad Jones with sophisticated harmonies and contemporary grooves.

Ed’s performance will close WAYJO’s residency at His Majesty’s Theatre with shows that will leave audiences awaiting his return once more.

Tickets ticketek.com.au

Presented with the support of the Perth Theatre Trust

You’ll also be eligible discount codes for ’WAYJO Swings!’ and ‘Jazz Under the Stars’ shows. ***

Time

(Friday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Location

DownStairs at the Maj

825 Hay St Perth WA 6000 Australia

Calendar GoogleCal

DownStairs at the Maj 825 Hay St Perth WA 6000 Australia

26aug7:30 pm- 9:30 pmJazz @ the Maj: Ed PartykaPresented with the support of the Perth Theatre Trust

Event Details

In 2015, Ed Partyka joined WAYJO for two very special performances that lit a re under our musicians. Our bands have spoken, we’ve listened, and Ed is returning to perform

Event Details

Ed’s performance will close WAYJO’s residency at His Majesty’s Theatre with shows that will leave audiences awaiting his return once more.

Tickets ticketek.com.au

Presented with the support of the Perth Theatre Trust

You’ll also be eligible discount codes for ’WAYJO Swings!’ and ‘Jazz Under the Stars’ shows. ***

Time

(Saturday) 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Location

DownStairs at the Maj

825 Hay St Perth WA 6000 Australia

Calendar GoogleCal

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About WAYJO

The West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) is open to performers 14-25 years of age (up to 28 in full-time study) and perform a range of jazz styles from trad, classic through to modern... we commission original big band jazz works too!

All WAYJO positions in each of the 3 big bands are auditioned December every year, offering the opportunity to perform at some of Perth's best venues, and travel regionally, nationally and internationally with top band leaders and touring guest artists.

From tours to festivals, to community, corporate and private events - WAYJO presents something for all ages, venues & budgets.

Interested? Please visit our auditions or bookings pages, and sign up to our 'Word on WAYJO' eNews to stay in the loop!