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Take a Quickstep back into a bygone era of style and glamour! Join special guest vocalist Victoria Newton (WAYJO member 1987-89), the WAYJO Tuesday Night Orchestra, 7-8 May Downstairs at The Maj.

WAYJO launches its 2021 season in a free show at Lyric Lane Sat 27 March, 4pm. Season show tickets go on sale 10am, Mon 29 Mar.

Returning for its 7th year, Young Women in Jazz is open to female identifying instrumentalists aged 14-25. 2021 Registrations close 16 April.

Offering young Australian composer commissions & artistic mentorship, 2021 WAYJO Composer in Residence applications open 9.00am Monday 8 March, 2021 & close Fri 30 Apr 5pm AWST!

The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) are currently advertising two management roles. Applications for General Manager close Mon 8 Mar - and Events & Logistics Manager, Mon 12 Mar.

Since joining WAYJO some five years ago, Mr Keen has brought energy and passion to the role, growing the profile and reach of WAYJO considerably.

Due to the pandemic, WAYJO cannot hold auditions for 2021. Instead, check out WAYJO Club. Applications close 5pm Mon 15 Feb 2021!

Read about WAYJO's recent visit to Abmusic, and find ways to celebrate 2020 NAIDOC week, 8-15 November!

The WAYJO MinterEllison Monday, plus Tuesday & Wednesday Night Orchestras, are proud to present classic and contemporary jazz at the eight annual Perth International Jazz Festival.

Perth’s WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) return to the beautiful Quarry Amphitheatre with Jazz Under the Stars, Friday 27 November from 7.30pm.

In a time where pandemic shutdowns are causing the blues, jazz seems to reign supreme with Perth ticket buyers.

Introducing WAYJO Live @ Lyric’s Underground, a series of jazz concerts followed by a jam session held first Sunday of the month at Lyric’s Underground – a stone’s throw from 8th Avenue and Maylands train station.