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Join three big bands plus two vocal ensembles in one glorious night under the stars to close out WAYJO’s 2021 season - Sat 27 Nov.

WAYJO’s 2022 Assistant Music Director applications are now open - submissions now extended until Wed 1 Dec 5.00pm.

Exciting new ensemble works by Brendan Keller-Tuberg & Reece Clark premiere 22 Oct at The Modern Masters, a night of both contemporary and commissioned jazz.

2022 WAYJO Act Belong Commit Band Auditions are now open, closing Fri 19 Nov at 5pm if not filled prior - book soon at wayjo.com/audition

A Latin Explosion presents spicy Latin jazz grooves, pulsing percussion and raucous horns, performed with two of Perth’s most seasoned percussionists Iain Robbie and Marcus Perozzi, also joined by the effervescent vocals of Adolfo Chavez.

WAYJO presents Adrian Galante at The Golden Age of Swing, 6-7 Aug. Clarinet virtuosity supported by Minderoo Foundation.

WAYJONC is a NEW Northern suburbs big band training orchestra rehearsing in Duncraig, commencing term 3 2021!

WAYJO presents Kate Pass Kohesia & the Far East Suite, July 10 - a smooth blend of jazz with Persian flavours - supported by Minderoo Foundation.

Congratulations to WAYJO 2021 Composers in Residence Brendan Keller-Tuberg (ACT) and Reece Clark (WA).

June 11-12, enjoy Jazz classics & commissions at Basie & Beyond - supported by the Minderoo Foundation. Tickets ptt.wa.gov.au/wayjo

Take a Quickstep back into a bygone era of style and glamour! Join special guest vocalist Victoria Newton (WAYJO member 1987-89), and the WAYJO Tuesday Night Orchestra, 7-8 May Downstairs at The Maj - just in time for Mother's Day weekend!

WAYJO are coming to Margaret River HEART, Wednesday 5th May - and Bunbury BREC, Friday 7th May - for two free ticketed community concerts!