Waiting for the days to get longer again? Our July gig guide is packed with shows and exhibitions to lighten up those dark Makuru nights.
Tag Archives: WAYJO
Swinging into the roaring 40s
22 May 2023
The West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra has been nurturing local talent for 40 years. Ara Jansen gets in the groove with some illustrious alumni ahead of a weekend of birthday celebrations.
WIN tickets to WAYJO’s The Modern Masters
1 October 2021
We have double passes to give away for a night of contemporary jazz with special guest Jamie Oehlers.
Introducing Your Arts Playground, Seesaw’s new podcast
30 June 2021
Not sure where to find out what’s happening in WA’s arts scene? Feel like you’re always hearing about the cool new shows, concerts and exhibitions after they’ve finished? Check out Your Arts Playground, a new monthly podcast from Seesaw’s managing editors, Nina Levy and Rosalind Appleby.
COVID the catalyst for songs of freedom
18 September 2020
The pandemic has had an enormous impact on jazz and Garry Lee says there was an atmosphere of joy and relief as WAYJO musicians returned to the stage last night.
Music: Jazz Under the Stars
14 November 2019
22 November @ The Quarry Amphitheatre, City Beach · Presented by WAYJO · WAYJO’s three big bands bring the diverse styles of American Jazz to life …
Spring Gig Guide for Kids
21 September 2019
Recently I attended a concert by the WA Symphony Orchestra with several eight year olds and their mothers. We sat in the choir stalls behind the …
Kids Winter Gig Guide
2 July 2019
“Bring your rain poncho and wear noisy shoes,” the instructions read. Now that sounds like an intriguing art installation. Contemporary artist Marnie Orr is running school …
Music: King Street Corner Pocket Jazz Festival
5 June 2019
4-6 July @ Various Venues around King Street · Presented by WAYJO · WAYJO’s King Street Corner Pocket Jazz Festival returns to the city this July. …
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A different kind of Nutcracker
23 November 2018
Review: West Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra, ‘Duke Ellington’s Nutcracker‘ ⋅ Quarry Amphitheatre, November 22 ⋅ Review by Rosalind Appleby ⋅ The sugar plum fairy and dancing mice …