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WAYJO reconfigure their season launch from stage to screen

WAYJO reconfigure their season launch from stage to screen

The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) are bringing their season launch to the screen as the team swings back in 2022 with an exciting series of concerts. In line with Covid safety guidelines, the 2022 Season Launch Block Party will now premiere on YouTube, Sunday 20 March from 4pm. This year’s program boasts big band […]

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WAYJO to launch 2022 season with Maylands Block Party

WAYJO to launch 2022 season with Maylands Block Party

The WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) literally swings back in 2022 with an exciting series of concerts. Opening the season is the 2022 Season Launch Block Party, Sunday 20 March from 4.00pm. Held on the recently installed Sea Container stage at The Rise in Maylands, this outdoor miniature amphitheatre presents all three big bands in […]

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Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra reveal 2021 program

Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra reveal 2021 program

Since 1983, the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) has been at the forefront of Australia’s emerging jazz performers, conductors and composers. The 2021 season offering is no exception, bringing together traditional and contemporary jazz to familiar venues Downstairs at The Maj and The Quarry Amphitheatre, and introducing new vibes at The Rechabite and Lyric’s Lane. […]

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iOTA joins forces with WAYJO to slap and tickle Fringe World audiences

iOTA joins forces with WAYJO to slap and tickle Fringe World audiences

Last year iOTA wowed audiences with his Fringe World show Average Joe, now he’s coming back to create a brand new project with WAYJO – the Western Australian Youth Jazz Orchestra. OUTinPerth sat down with the singer-songwriter during rehearsals for the show. Camped out in WAYJO’s Maylands base he was working alongside director Mel Catwell […]

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Abbe May delivers seductive new tune ‘Love Decline’

Western Australian singer Abbe May has delivered a brand new tune. Love Decline is described as a sultry jam about shallow, decadent seduction. “Love Decline is about a self-centered kind of love, a decadence and a sadness which tracks the rise and fall of passionate love,” said May. “I wrote Love Decline after hearing an older […]

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Big Names of Jazz Collaborate with WAYJO

Big Names of Jazz Collaborate with WAYJO

Jazz singer Jacki Cooper and band leader and drummer John Morrison are in town this week working with the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra (WAYJO) in the lead up to a show at The Astor Theatre on Saturday night. ‘WAYJO Singing Up a Storm’ will see the two jazz identities performing with the acclaimed local group […]

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