Get ready to swing into the rhythm as the Monash Performing Arts Centre (MPAC) hosts the Big Jazz Day Out on May 3 2025. This one-day jazz festival promises to be an unforgettable celebration of music, featuring over 150 incredible musicians across four unique spaces at the Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts.
The festival will showcase a mix of original jazz, swing, Latin jazz, and big band performances. Highlights include award-winning artists such as Paul Grabowsky, Ngaiire, and Emma Donovan, along with the Monash Art Ensemble.
Attendees can look forward to premiering new collaborative compositions, with Sydney-based vocalist Ngaiire uniting with pianist Paul Grabowsky at the Alexander Theatre. The Monash University String Sinfonia will also present a heartfelt and cinematic take on soulful jazz.
In addition to the stellar performances, the festival offers insightful workshops and interactive jam sessions, providing a deeper dive into the world of jazz.
Food trucks will serve delicious treats, and attendees can roam between spaces, immersing themselves in world-class Australian jazz for a full day of entertainment2.
The Big Jazz Day Out is set to be a melodic extravaganza, celebrating the vibrant jazz community and the rich musical heritage of Australia.
More information and tickets are available here.
