Parkinson’s Disease currently affects over 8,000 West Australians, with over 20,000 affected by having a family member living with Parkinson’s. The devastating effects of this disease are felt through out many different West Australian communities, and the WA jazz community is no different. To … [Read More...]
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JAZZCAMP 2017
Now in it's 16th year, the JazzNOW! Jazzcamp is tailored towards students aged 11-18 and held at WAAPA annually in the first week of the July school holidays. This years dates are Monday 3rd - Friday 7th July, and the 2017 tutors are Allira Wilson (voice), Marty Pervan (trumpet), Blake Phillips … [Read More...]
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WAAPA Jazz Summer School 2017
Three days of workshops run by WAAPA’s high profile lecturers will teach students how to arrange songs, play improvised solos and learn the ins and outs of small jazz ensemble playing, culminating in a concert on the final day. A professional group will perform each day and give advice in a … [Read More...]
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Keith Tippett presented by Tura
TURA New Music is proud to present UK free jazz pianist, composer and innovator, Keith Tippett in Residence in his first ever visit to Australia. The Keith Tippett Residency is Tura’s first international Residency as part of their iMprov program. Over the course of the Residency, Tippett will … [Read More...]
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New Venue A Winner
Two sax players; Paul Andrews (Fremantle) and Irene de Vocht (Netherlands) met each other a few months ago and were both yearning for a regular, high quality music night in central Fremantle. Paul Andrews recalls “We wanted to create an atmosphere where people feel at home and a place for the Freo community to sit […]
WAAPA Jazz Auditions are open!
2017 is going to be a huge year for Jazz at WAAPA! WAAPA has announced they will have Kneebody with them for a week to give workshops and perform with the students, as well as their summer school in New York at NYU, plus loads more. To start your jazz career at WAAPA, apply at […]
Jazzcamp 2016
Now in it’s 15th year, the JazzNOW! Jazzcamp is tailored towards students aged 11-18 and held at WAAPA annually in the first week of the July school holidays. This years dates are Monday 4th – Friday 8th July, and the 2016 tutors are Penny King (voice), Robbie Bresland (trumpet), Blake Phillips (trombone/low brass), Dan Hart […]
Perth International Jazz Festival 3-5 June, 2016
The 2016 Perth International Jazz Festival has now been launched! Showcasing celebrated local, national and international jazz artists, PIJF presents an exciting program of jazz performances in six venues around the city, with a mix of ticketed and free community events. When: 3-5 June, 2016 Where: various venues in the city Perth Full details: visit […]
