From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop at Coogee Live
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop feat. Zero Emcee & WAYJO’s Wednesday Night Orchestra
A free performance on the Community Hub Stage at Coogee Live.
Experience the dynamic fusion of jazz and hip-hop as Noongar/Jingili rapper Zero Emcee joins WAYJO’s 18-piece Wednesday Night Orchestra for a free performance at Coogee Live. Fresh from an extensive regional tour across WA, this collaboration delivers phat beats, bold brass and infectious grooves.
Since 2022 these performances have been captivating audiences of all ages, fostering a sense of inclusion, connection and community. Zero Emcee’s meticulously crafted lyrics are reimagined through the innovative arrangements of Mace Francis.
Rooted in Noongar and Jingili cultures, Zero’s powerful raps carry a deep connection to his heritage, resonating with pride and authenticity. Get ready to move as his compelling stories are amplified by the powerhouse sounds of WAYJO’s 18-piece big band.
This event is presented by the City of Cockburn.
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop feat. Zero Emcee & WAYJO’s Wednesday Night Orchestra
Time: 8-9pm
Date: Saturday 8 March 2025
Venue: Coogee Beach Reserve, Coogee Beach & Omeo Park, Coogee
FREE ENTRY
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop at Perth Festival
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop feat. Zero Emcee & WAYJO’s Wednesday Night Orchestra
A free performance at Casa Musica at the East Perth Power Station as part of Perth Festival.
Experience the dynamic fusion of jazz and hip-hop as Noongar/Jingili rapper Zero Emcee joins WAYJO’s 18-piece Wednesday Night Orchestra for a special Perth Festival performance. Fresh from an extensive regional tour across WA, this collaboration delivers phat beats, bold brass and infectious grooves.
Since 2022 these performances have been captivating audiences of all ages, fostering a sense of inclusion, connection and community. Zero Emcee’s meticulously crafted lyrics are reimagined through the innovative arrangements of Mace Francis.
Rooted in Noongar and Jingili cultures, Zero’s powerful raps carry a deep connection to his heritage, resonating with pride and authenticity. Get ready to move as his compelling stories are amplified by the powerhouse sounds of WAYJO’s 18-piece big band.
This event is presented by Perth Festival.
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop feat. Zero Emcee & WAYJO’s Wednesday Night Orchestra
Time: Doors from 5pm
Date: Saturday 22 February 2025
Venue: East Perth Power Station
FREE ENTRY
Best of 2024
WA Youth Jazz Orchestra Presents: Best of 2024 Concert
Enjoy a jazzy night under the stars with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) at their Best of 2024 concert at the Quarry Amphitheatre on Saturday, 23 November.
Featuring quality big band performances by the WAYJO Monday Night Orchestra, St John of God Health Care Tuesday Night Orchestra, and WAYJO Wednesday Night Orchestra, this event celebrates the culmination of a year’s hard work and touring.
Experience these bands at their peak as they showcase their favourite pieces in their final performance of the year.
Having sold out several years in a row, this event has become a local jazz tradition, delivering a diverse range of styles to delight every audience member.
The Quarry Amphitheatre, one of Perth’s premier outdoor venues, is nestled in the serene Bold Park Reserve, offering a stunning skyline view. Bring a picnic, choose from the Limestone Cafe menu on the night, or pre-order a picnic hamper.
Tickets are general admission, so arrive early to secure your favourite spot!
Best of 2024
Gates open 6:30pm | Concert from 7:30pm – 10pm
Saturday 23 November 2024
Quarry Amphitheatre, 1 Waldron Dr, City Beach
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Items you can bring to The Quarry
• Low concert/beach chairs (no wider than 52cm including armrests)
• Blankets/cushions
• Small esky
• Picnic, including wine and beer (no spirits or spike-style wine glass holders)
• Insect repellent (no mosquito coils/sticks)
• Rain poncho (no umbrellas)
WAYJO extends its gratitude to our Government Partner the Department of Local Government, Sport, and Cultural Industries, Principal Partner North West Shelf Gas, Guest Artist Partner Minderoo Foundation, St John of God Health Care Tuesday Night Orchestra Naming Rights, Wright Burt Foundation, Bendat Family Foundation, Stan Perron Charitable Foundation, Simone Lee Foundation, and all of our private donors, Seat Sponsors, and 240 Club Members for their continued support.
A jazzy night under the stars to wrap up 2024
It’s that time of year again! Celebrate the culmination of an incredible year with our Best of 2024 concert at the stunning Quarry Amphitheatre on Saturday, 23 November from 6:30pm.
Featuring all three of our core orchestras – this unmissable event highlights the energy, passion, and skill of our young musicians as they showcase their favourite pieces of the year.
The Monday Night Orchestra will captivate with music from standout collaborations, including Mariel Bildsten, Sarah McKenzie, and Zero Emcee. Expect swinging big band tunes, jazz ballads, and a jazz-hip-hop fusion with the tune, Na Na Na (Zero Emcee), as well as classics like Evil Man (Thad Jones), and Paris in the Rain (Sarah McKenzie).
Our St John of God Health Care Tuesday Night Orchestra promises a dynamic and eclectic mix, from fiery “burner” Magic Flea to the lush Just Friends and Brazilian-inspired Yatra-Ta featuring Sofie Kerr. The set also includes Nutville (Buddy Rich) and I Love Paris (Stan Kenton).
And the Wednesday Night Orchestra will showcase stunning original works by our composers-in-residence (Infinity by Aaron Caldwell and Weird Cat by Jackson Mack) alongside gems like Woman’s Got Soul (Thad Jones), Kind Folk (Kenny Wheeler), and Photographs (Ed Partyka).
Bring a picnic, pre-order a hamper, or enjoy the Limestone Cafe menu while soaking in the vibrant sounds of big band jazz under the stars.
Date: Saturday, 23 November
Gates open: 6:30pm | Concert: 7:30pm – 10pm
Venue: Quarry Amphitheatre, City Beach
Get ready for a special night of extraordinary music that has become a much-loved local tradition. Book your tickets now!
Sara McDonald – NYChillharmonic (USA) with WAYJO's Wednesday Night Orchestra
Sara McDonald – NYChillharmonic (USA) with WAYJO’s Wednesday Night Orchestra
Members of our Wednesday Night Orchestra will perform at The Rechabite with Sara McDonald (USA) and her dynamic ensemble, NYChillharmonic.
Prepare to be transported to an aural realm where genres collide and your mind will be opened to all musical possibilities.
The NYChillharmonic is a Brooklyn-based, 18-piece progressive-jazz orchestra. The music fuses multiple genres including rock, pop, classical, and jazz while sonically embracing unconventional textures, arrangements and harmonies. The result is an ensemble sound like nothing you’ve ever heard before. The core band from New York is composed of bandleader/vocalist Sara McDonald, guitarist Shubh Saran, pianist Liya Grigoryan, bassist Almog Sharvit and drummer Angelo Spampinato. Perth-based musicians from WAYJO will round out the rest of the ensemble. Pack your expectations away and take a one-way ticket into the sonic stratosphere.
This event is presented by the Perth International Jazz Festival.
Sara McDonald – NYChillharmonic (USA) with WAYJO’s Wednesday Night Orchestra
Time: 9:45pm
Date: Saturday 2 November 2024
Venue: The Rechabite, Perth
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WAYJO at Perth International Jazz Festival 2024
The Perth International Jazz Festival (PIJF) is back for another year, bringing a diverse lineup of local and international talent to the city from Saturday, 5 October to Sunday, 3 November. WAYJO is proud to be a part of this celebrated event, showcasing two exciting performances that highlight the talents of our musicians alongside renowned international artists.
Sara McDonald – NYChillharmonic (USA)
One of the standout performances this year will see members from WAYJO’s Wednesday Night Orchestra (WNO) join forces with bandleader and vocalist Sara McDonald (USA) for her dynamic ensemble, NYChillharmonic on Saturday 2 November at The Rechabite – Main Hall. Known for their genre-defying sound, NYChillharmonic seamlessly blends rock, pop, classical, and jazz, creating a unique sonic experience that embraces unconventional textures, arrangements, and harmonies. The result is an ensemble unlike anything you’ve ever heard before.
Sara McDonald will lead the ensemble, joined by core NYChillharmonic members including guitarist Shubh Saran, pianist Liya Grigoryan, bassist Almog Sharvit, and drummer Angelo Spampinato. Perth-based musicians from WNO will round out the rest of this extraordinary ensemble, making this collaboration one of the must-see performances of the festival.
Mariel Bildsten (USA) with WAYJO’s Monday Night Orchestra
Our Monday Night Orchestra (MNO) will also be part of the much-loved, Jazz Picnic in Hyde Park, a free annual event that’s perfect for families and jazz lovers alike. This year, MNO will be joined by special guest artist Mariel Bildsten (USA), an acclaimed jazz trombonist. This event is happening on Saturday 2 November from 12pm, with Mariel Bildsten and MNO hitting the stage at 3:30pm, embracing the sounds of jazz greats including Count Basie and Duke Ellington.
For more information about the festival and ticket bookings, visit the official Perth International Jazz Festival website HERE.
Chloe Rowlands (USA) with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra
Chloe Rowlands (USA) with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra
Brass meets brilliance as the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) brings Brooklyn-based trumpeter Chloe Rowlands to Perth for a show at The Ellington Jazz Club.
Known for her performances on some of the world’s biggest stages including the Hollywood Bowl, Monterey Jazz Festival, and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert – Chloe brings her incredible talent, impeccable technique, and “extroverted approach to playing trumpet” [Willem de Koch of The Westerlies] to this intimate space.
A multi-talented musician, composer, arranger, and educator, Chloe Rowlands holds a faculty position at The New School College of Performing Arts (NYC). She has collaborated with artists such as Fleet Foxes, the ten-time GRAMMY award-winning Manhattan Transfer, Big Red Machine, Haley Heynderickx, and Theo Bleckmann. She is also a member of the critically acclaimed brass quartet The Westerlies – “The Westerlies explore jazz, roots, and chamber music influences to create the rarest of hybrids: music that is both “folk-like and composerly, lovely and intellectually rigorous” [NPR Music].
For this performance, she has selected a repertoire that highlights her exceptional trumpet skills, curated in collaboration with WAYJO’s artistic director Mace Francis. The evening will feature works by Thad Jones, Ed Partyka, Jim McNeely, and some unexpected pieces, alongside music arranged by Charlie Rosen of the GRAMMY-winning The 8-Bit Big Band, specially arranged for Chloe. She’ll be joined on stage by WAYJO’s premier 18-piece Wednesday Night Orchestra.
Chloe Rowlands isn’t just a phenomenal musician, she’s also a proud queer trans woman breaking boundaries and inspiring audiences around the world. Her versatility spans a wide range of musical styles, from jazz and classical to pop.
Her talents extend beyond the stage as well – Chloe has contributed to film and television including the soundtrack to Billy Crystal’s film Here Today where her solo trumpet is featured throughout the entire film – Charlie Rosen joked that the trumpet was one of the film’s main characters – as well as in HBO’s Gossip Girl. As a composer, she has written for chamber music, concert bands, jazz ensembles, and has produced original scores for short films, TV shows, and documentaries.
Chloe Rowlands (USA) with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra
Time: 7:30 – 9:30pm (doors at 6pm)
Date: Saturday 14 September 2024
Venue: The Ellington Jazz Club
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WAYJO extends our gratitude to Guest Artist Program Partner Minderoo Foundation and the United States Consulate Perth for their support in bringing Chloe Rowlands to Western Australia.
The 8-Bit Big Band perform ‘Tifa’s Theme’ (Jazz Waltz Big Band Version) ft. Chloe Rowlands
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop, Harvey
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Noongar/Jingili rapper Zero Emcee joins with WAYJO’s 18-piece big band for a night of phat beats and bold brass. Don’t miss this fusion of hip-hop and jazz for all ages.
Experience the dynamic fusion of jazz and hip-hop as Noongar rapper Zero Emcee and the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) come together for concerts across WA this August and September.
From Perth to national stages, Zero Emcee’s socially resonant rap reflects his Noongar and Jingili heritage with pride. Get set to move and groove as his compelling rhymes are amplified by the powerhouse sounds of WAYJO’s 18-piece orchestra.
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Featuring Zero Emcee and the Wednesday Night Orchestra
Time: 7:30pm
Date: Wednesday 14 August 2024
Venue: Harvey Recreation & Cultural Centre, Tom Latch Drive, Harvey WA 6220
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Recommended age and warnings: Some songs contain mature themes. Parental guidance recommended.
This project is supported by Playing WA through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Program as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program.
Memories – Zero Emcee & WAYJO
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop, Busselton
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Noongar/Jingili rapper Zero Emcee joins with WAYJO’s 18-piece big band for a night of phat beats and bold brass. Don’t miss this fusion of hip-hop and jazz for all ages.
Experience the dynamic fusion of jazz and hip-hop as Noongar rapper Zero Emcee and the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) come together for concerts across WA this August and September.
From Perth to national stages, Zero Emcee’s socially resonant rap reflects his Noongar and Jingili heritage with pride. Get set to move and groove as his compelling rhymes are amplified by the powerhouse sounds of WAYJO’s 18-piece orchestra.
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Featuring Zero Emcee and the Wednesday Night Orchestra
Time: 11am – 12pm
Date: Saturday 10 August 2024
Venue: Shelter Brewing Co., 11 Foreshore Parade, Busselton WA 6280
FREE EVENT
Recommended age and warnings: Some songs contain mature themes. Parental guidance recommended.
This project is supported by Playing WA through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Program as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program.
Memories – Zero Emcee & WAYJO
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop, Margaret River
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Noongar/Jingili rapper Zero Emcee joins with WAYJO’s 18-piece big band for a night of phat beats and bold brass. Don’t miss this fusion of hip-hop and jazz for all ages.
Experience the dynamic fusion of jazz and hip-hop as Noongar rapper Zero Emcee and the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) come together for concerts across WA this August and September.
From Perth to national stages, Zero Emcee’s socially resonant rap reflects his Noongar and Jingili heritage with pride. Get set to move and groove as his compelling rhymes are amplified by the powerhouse sounds of WAYJO’s 18-piece orchestra.
From Be-Bop to Hip-Hop
Featuring Zero Emcee and the Wednesday Night Orchestra
Time: 7:30pm
Date: Friday 9 August 2024
Venue: Margaret River HEART, 47 Wallcliffe Rd, Margaret River
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Recommended age and warnings: Some songs contain mature themes. Parental guidance recommended.
This project is supported by Playing WA through the State Government’s Royalties for Regions Program as part of the Regional Arts and Cultural Investment Program.
Memories – Zero Emcee & WAYJO