2017 Season
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Artistic Director Welcome This 2017 program marks a special personal milestone for me, being my 10th year as Artistic Director. Since moving to Perth in 2000 and first auditioning for WAYJO in 2001, this city and this organisation has been very kind to me. I have met many life long friends through WAYJO and still perform regularly with many band mates. We are very lucky to have a dedicated big band organisation here in Perth and it has been an honour to be a part of it over all these years. 2017 sees WAYJO again giving WA audiences a real variety of experiences, programming and venues. We will be performing at a range of spaces including a stronger presence at His Majesty’s Theatre with our guest artist series based Downstairs @ the Maj, the Quarry Amphitheatre and The Fly By Night in Fremantle. I invite you to study our program and get excited by the range and number of concerts we have to offer you in 2017. It is another bumper year with three really great 18-piece big bands! Every year it is exciting to see the mix of new musicians in the bands with repeat offenders, making life long friendships and developing a love and appreciation for this art form. There is so much talent and opportunity in this great city and I look forward to the day when I read the Artistic Director’s welcome from one of these current WAYJO musicians - that will make me very happy!
Mace Francis
WAYJO Musician & MD 2001-2007 Artistic Director Since 2008
2017 Band Members Monday Night Orchestra
Tuesday Night Orchestra
Wednesday Night Orchestra
Musical Director Ricki Malet
Musical Director Marty Pervan
Musical Director Mace Francis
Alto Saxophones Evelyn Collier Shaniqa Ratnasingam
Alto Saxophones Sam Holden Joseph Banks
Alto Saxophones Alana Macpherson Tessa Campbell
Tenor Saxophones Emma Zandi Dee Moore
Tenor Saxophones Harry Brooker Maximillian Wickham
Tenor Saxophones Tim Newhouse Reece Clark
Baritone Saxophone Owen Rossiter
Baritone Saxophone Meghan Davidson
Baritone Saxophone Jemima Mills
Trumpets Charlotte Teakle Charli Goodwin Julia Wallace Brendan Arbuckle
Trumpets Jack Sirret James Chapman Samuel Fitzgerald Zoe McGiven
Trumpets Matthew Smith Harry Josland Benjamin Lim Christopher Musitano
Trombones Harrison Nicholls Brad Jones Sophie Bennett
Trombones Alex Parkinson Steve Bickley Jacob Auguston
Trombones Blake Phillips James van de Ven Sam Hadlow
Bass Trombone Stephen Turnbull
Bass Trombone Thomas Salleo
Bass Trombone Alistair Barrow
Guitar Harry Walters
Guitar Sean Butler
Guitar Joshua Nicholls
Piano Will Britto
Piano James O’Brien
Piano Tim Voutas
Bass Blake Weller
Bass Joshua Cusack
Bass Kane Shaw
Drums Felix Lemann
Drums William Chiew
Drums Jasper Miller
Vocals Laura Igglesden
Vocals Annie Mitchell
Vocals Priscilla Gardner
WAYJO 2017 Season A Hip Hop Hooray 9 Signature Series 11 Ella, Dizzy & Buddy 11 WAYJO Swings! 12 Jazz Under the Stars 13 Jazz @ the Maj 14 Adrian Kelly 15 Mat Jodrell 16 Ed Partyka 17 Tribute Series 19 Celebrating the Greats 19 Thad Jones & Mel Lewis – Live at the Village Vanguard 20 Blue Monk: The Music of Thelonious Monk 21 Community Concerts 22 Debut Collection 23 Act-Belong-Commit Regional Tour 25 Act-Belong-Commit Education Program 27 Horns in the Hall 28 Jazz for Juniors 31 Young Women in Jazz 32 About WAYJO 34 Message from the General Manager 35 Band Bookings 37 WAYJO 240 Club 38 Sponsor WAYJO 41 2017 WAYJO Partners 42 Ticket Bookings 44 Subscriptions 45
Felix Lemann Joined 2017
Harry Walters Joined 2017
Laura Iggelsden Joined 2017
Blake Weller Joined 2017
Jasper Miller 3 years at WAYJO
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A Hip Hop Hooray The smash hit of WAYJO’s 2016 season, The Premiss Collective, returns in 2017 as A Hip Hop Hooray for a special season at FringeWorld. The Wednesday Night Orchestra will provide the big band sounds behind some of Australia’s finest emerging MCs. Featuring Silvertongue, Alex Ford, Hyclass, and Macshane, with Marksman Lloyd (Feb 11 only) and a special guest MC (Feb 12). The power of brass is a perfect match for hip hop, hearkening back to rap’s roots. Big beats, a full horn section and sharp work on the turntables will get everybody on their feet. It’s not everyday that audiences get to experience MCs performing their tracks with the energy and sound a live big band provides. Put on your dancing shoes and gear up for an unmissable night of high energy hooks. A Hip Hop Hooray, proudly supported by the City of Perth Sat 11 Feb, 5.00pm | Sun 12 Feb, 5.00pm De Parel Spiegeltent - FringeWorld, Perth Cultural Centre fringeworld.com.au Wednesday Night Orchestra 15+ Event | Licenced Venue 9
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Signature Series
Glitz, glamour, and all the style of the golden era of jazz
WAYJO’s Signature Series of events will fill some of Perth’s finest venues with the sounds of your favourite big band jazz. Dress up, pull on your dancing shoes or just sit back and be transported by the sounds of our 18-piece big bands in full flight.
Ella, Dizzy & Buddy
1917. Three giants of jazz enter the world. Ella Fitzgerald, Dizzy Gillespie & Bernard “Buddy” Rich. 100 years later, WAYJO will revisit the classics that made these visionaries beloved by jazz fans around the world while leaving an indelible mark on 20th century music. A Night in Tunisia, A Tisket A Tasket, Caravan, Night and Day, and Manteca are just some of the songs that have become true jazz standards. Celebrate with the Tuesday and Wednesday Night Orchestras as they perform the incomparable work of Ella, Dizzy & Buddy. Sat 13 May, 7.30pm Astor Theatre, Mt Lawley Available as Jazz @ the Maj subscription addon | astortheatreperth.com Tuesday & Wednesday Night Orchestras Licenced Venue 11
WAYJO Swings! It’s swing time in the Port City. Fremantle is set to jump and jive as WAYJO delivers a set designed to get your toes tapping, your feet moving and your heart pumping. The Tuesday Night Orchestra will be lighting up the stage of the Fly By Night Musicians Club while you burn up the dance floor. Frock up, shine your shoes, and grab a partner for the most fun you can have on two legs. Tessa Campbell 6 years at WAYJO
Benjamin Lim 3 years at WAYJO
Fri 6 Oct, 7.30pm Fly By Night Musicians Club, Fremantle flybynight.org | Discounts available to Jazz @ the Maj subscribers Tuesday Night Orchestra Licenced Venue 12
Jazz Under the Stars 2017 marks Dr Mace Francis’ 10th year as WAYJO Artistic Director, and we want to celebrate the occasion by recognising the contribution Mace has made to WAYJO and the national jazz scene. As the sun sets at the spectacular Quarry Amphitheatre, the Monday Night Orchestra will get you in the mood presenting a suite of jazz classics, from Basie to Ellington and beyond. Recognising the work WAYJO does in commissioning emerging composers, the Tuesday Night Orchestra will delve into our back catalogue, showcasing compositions by some of Australia’s finest jazz artists, including pieces from WAYJO alumni. Once the sun has set more stars of WAYJO will come out to play. Mace Francis will take the stage with the Wednesday Night Orchestra to deliver a collection of his compositions for big band, including an all new commission specifically written for the occasion. Please join with WAYJO as we celebrate the work Mace has done to develop young artists throughout his career making WAYJO a shining star in jazz with an internationally renowned reputation.
Fri 24 Nov, 7.30pm Quarry Amphitheatre, Floreat Discounts available to Jazz @ the Maj subscribers | ticketmaster.com.au Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Night Orchestras Licenced Venue 13
Jazz @ the Maj
Guest Artists, Presented in an Intimate Cabaret Setting WAYJO is delighted to present three very special guest artists for our inaugural Jazz @ the Maj series, Downstairs at His Majesty’s Theatre. Come in from the winter cold for an exciting series of concerts with inspiring performers who will contribute to the development of our young musicians and offer a perfect evening of music in this cabaret hotspot of Perth. Presented with the support of the Perth Theatre Trust
Christopher Musitano 8 years at WAYJO 14
Adrian Kelly Over the past two decades, Adrian Kelly has built an international career as a multi faceted musician; performing, recording, and writing pop, classical, and jazz music. Adrian’s experience has taken him to perform with a wide breadth of artists around the world, from The City Chamber Orchestra of Hong Kong to WASO. He has appeared with Hugh Jackman, Ray Charles, Tim Minchin and Ben Folds, to name just a few. Adrian joins WAYJO’s Monday Night Orchestra for a night of big band jazz of the highest international quality.
Fri 30 Jun, 7.30pm | Sat 1 Jul, 7.30pm Downstairs at His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth ticketek.com.au Monday Night Orchestra Licenced Venue 15
Mat Jodrell WAYJO alumni Mat Jodrell is one of the superstars of the jazz world. Since leaving Perth, Mat has become one of the most sought after trumpet players in the world, performing at Carnegie Hall at just 16, on Broadway in the musicals ‘Hair’ and ‘After Midnight’, a lecturer at the Juilliard School of Music and now at the James Morrison Academy of Music. It’s easier to list the current jazz greats that Mat hasn’t played with than the ones he has, and the Tuesday Night Orchestra are set to produce a dynamic set that will rival any other musical experience you will hear all year.
Fri 28 Jul, 7.30pm | Sat 29 Jul, 7.30pm Downstairs at His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth ticketek.com.au Tuesday Night Orchestra Licenced Venue 16
Ed Partyka “A prolific and imaginative arranger, Ed Partyka’s work… exhibits substance and depth.” - Bob Bernotas, Just Jazz. In 2015, Ed Partyka joined WAYJO for two very special performances that lit a fire under our musicians. Our bands have spoken, we’ve listened, and Ed is returning to perform with the Wednesday Night Orchestra in the finale to our Jazz @ the Maj series. Ed leads the big band scene in continental Europe and the Ed Partyka Orchestra is one of the hottest European big bands performing today. His exciting modern big band sound mixes the classic swinging sound of Thad Jones with sophisticated harmonies and contemporary grooves. Ed’s performance will close WAYJO’s residency at His Majesty’s Theatre with shows that will leave audiences awaiting his return once more.
Fri 25 Aug, 7.30pm | Sat 26 Aug, 7.30pm Downstairs at His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth ticketek.com.au Wednesday Night Orchestra Licenced Venue 17
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Tribute Series
Presenting Classic Jazz Artists and Recordings The Ellington Jazz Club will host the 2017 Tribute Series, a range of performances with a focus on paying homage to specific recordings or significant events in the history of jazz music. For fans of jazz who want to take a deep dive into the world of classic albums or jazz masters, this is the series for you.
Celebrating the Greats WAYJO kicks off 2017 with the classic works from a diverse collection of the jazz masters of the 20th Century. The Monday Night Orchestra and Tuesday Night Orchestra debut their 2017 line-ups with a showcase featuring the likes of Duke Ellington, Count Basie, and Stan Kenton. Welcome the 2017 program in with style, sip on a cocktail, and remind yourself just how much this seminal music has invigorated music as we know it as WAYJO delivers with its own inimitable energy. Sat 8 Apr, 7.30pm The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth ellingtonjazz.com.au Monday & Tuesday Night Orchestras Licenced Venue 19
Thad Jones & Mel Lewis – Live at the Village Vanguard From 1966 to the present day, legendary New York jazz club The Village Vanguard has been the Monday night home to the Thad Jones/Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra, and now the Vanguard Jazz Orchestra. Live at the Village Vanguard captured the band barely one year old and features some of the most memorable modern big band compositions and solos. 2017 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of this classic album, and the Wednesday Night Orchestra will bring the tradition of big band swing, bebop and hard bop to life in this highlight of the annual program.
Sat 16 Sep, 7.30pm The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth ellingtonjazz.com.au Wednesday Night Orchestra Licenced Venue 20
Blue Monk: The Music of Thelonious Monk One of the genres inarguable heavyweights, Thelonious Monk’s creative touch was felt by a who’s who of jazz. Monk collaborator’s included Miles Davis, Coleman Hawkins, John Coltrane, Art Blakey and Sonny Rollins, and his influence is noticeable today in the work of modern composers like Ethan Iverson (The Bad Plus). The Monday Night Orchestra tackle the work of Monk head on in this special program celebrating the 100th anniversary of his birth, playing such classic pieces as “Round Midnight” and “Brilliant Corners” in a moody and dynamic performance.
Sat 21 Oct, 7.30pm The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth ellingtonjazz.com.au Monday Night Orchestra Licenced Venue 21
Community Concerts
Blue Sky, Fresh Air, A Spirit of Togetherness Add some great music and you’ve got the perfect ingredients for one of the many community concerts WAYJO plays throughout the year. In 2016, WAYJO performed at the Joondalup Festival and the Maylands Street Festival as well as at His Majesty’s Theatre as part of their Morning Melodies series of events. Keep your eyes peeled on the WAYJO website for more of these shows in 2017 so you don’t miss a single performance. If you are an event organiser, WAYJO is always happy to explore the opportunities for one of our bands to perform at your event, so please don’t hesitate to contact us to see what we can provide.
Throughout Year Perth Metropolitan Area FREE | updates at wayjo.com Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday Night Orchestras All Ages Events 22
Debut Collection
New Jazz... Commissioned and Performed WAYJO’s annual Composer-in-Residence program is an important part of our desire to develop emerging big band composers, and we are proud to premiere their work at the Perth International Jazz Festival. 2017’s Composer-in-Residence Rafael Jerjen and Associate Composerin-Residence Sam Hadlow will present their newly created music for the Wednesday Night Orchestra, continuing the tradition of innovative and exciting new work being performed at the Perth International Jazz Festival. The Perth International Jazz Festival runs 26-28 May.
Sat 27 May, 5.30pm Brookfield Place Main Square, Perth perthinternationaljazzfestival.com.au Wednesday Night Orchestra Licenced Venue 23
Ricki Malet
WAYJO Musician 1999-2006 Musical Director Since 2012
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Act-Belong-Commit Regional Tour
On the Road... in the South West with WAYJO
Putting the WA into WAYJO, the 2017 Regional Tour encompasses dates in Busselton, Margaret River, Denmark, Albany and Bunbury. The Tuesday Night Orchestra will board the bus and perform a range of public concerts featuring highlights from Ella, Dizzy and Buddy as well as more songs from their repertoire. WAYJO will also engage with a number of regional schools to present concerts and workshops and connect with local communities in the process. “Please acknowledge our absolute appreciation of your recent visit with WAYJO to Kalgoorlie and the involvement of our College. The concert on Tuesday night was excellent and attended by some of our students and families. The workshop was of great benefit to our Music students as both observers and participants.� - Graham Green, Director of Music, John Paul College. Supported by Healthway promoting the Act-Belong-Commit message Mon 5 Jun, Busselton Tue 6 Jun, Margaret River Wed 7 Jun, Albany Thu 8 Jun, Denmark Fri 9 Jun, Bunbury 25
Owen Rossiter Joined 2017
Evelyn Collier Joined 2017
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Dee Moore
2 years at WAYJO
Act-Belong-Commit Education Program
All-Ages Jazz... for Health and Wellbeing
The Act-Belong-Commit WAYJO Education Program is an important component of WAYJO’s annual program, and 2017 sees new and exciting changes ahead. WAYJO tailors its events to the needs of its audiences, from young children to high school students and their teachers, and performances and workshops are designed to suit most educational requirements. WAYJO invites schools to engage with our musicians and leverage their talent and experience to create quality experiences that enrich classroom or private teaching. And if your school can’t participate, WAYJO has a number of events that students can attend with family to gain a better understanding of jazz performance. WAYJO’s education resources are available online to further enrich the program of offerings. In 2017, if you or a family member are studying music, check out what WAYJO has to offer. Supported by Healthway promoting the Act-Belong-Commit message
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Horns in the Hall
Act-Belong-Commit Concert for Students WAYJO’s annual concert aimed at high school students returns, bigger and better at the Perth Concert Hall. A night of energetic music and fun, the concert will illuminate jazz for high-school aged students and enrich concepts taught within the music syllabus. Be Bop Jazz is the focus of the first half of the concert, with music by Dizzy Gillespie, Charlie Parker and Ella Fitzgerald. After interval Big Band Swing by Duke Ellington, Quincy Jones and Thad Jones performed by a full 18-piece big band rounds out the night. Supported by a slide show featuring history, trivia and music recommendations, Horns in the Hall promises to be a memorable experience for students, parents and teachers alike. Supported by Healthway promoting the Act-Belong-Commit message
Thu 4 May, 7.00pm Perth Concert Hall, Perth wayjo.com Monday Night Orchestra All Ages Event 28
Harry Josland 5 years at WAYJO
Benjamin Lim
Matthew Smith
3 years at WAYJO
4 years at WAYJO
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Christopher Musitano 8 years at WAYJO
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Jazz for Juniors
Jazz up the School Holidays Designed for children aged 4-6, WAYJO’s new Jazz for Juniors concerts provide the perfect school holiday entertainment for inquisitive young musicians. On the first Tuesday of the April, July and September school holidays, a special program of music performed by a small WAYJO ensemble will introduce children to jazz instruments and fun tunes designed to get them moving. Integrating music with stories and interaction, children will have the chance to meet the musicians and try out some instruments of their own. WAYJO’s Jazz for Juniors concerts are a fantastic and fun way to introduce kids to the world of jazz. Supported by Healthway promoting the Act-Belong-Commit message & Perth Theatre Trust
Tues 11 Apr | Tues 4 Jul | Tues 26 Sep, 9.30am & 11.00am Dress Circle Bar, His Majesty’s Theatre, Perth ticketek.com.au WAYJO Ensemble All Ages Event 31
Young Women in Jazz
Jazz Improvisation Workshops Through a series of workshops and performances, young women are encouraged to explore and develop their skills in jazz techniques including improvisation. Lead by some of the most dedicated and talented female jazz artists, Young Women in Jazz is open to musicians of any ability aged 12-15. This unique program includes weekly workshops at the West Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) and an opportunity to perform at The Ellington Jazz Club. Presented in association with Sydney Improvised Music Association (SIMA), this 8 week intensive is a great way to build support networks, refine your skills and meet like-minded musicians. 29 Apr - 4 Jun | Saturday workshops at WAAPA, 2.00pm-4.30pm. Apply now at wayjo.com/education/young-women-in-jazz Registrations close Wednesday 19 April.
Sun 9 Jul, 6.00pm The Ellington Jazz Club, Perth ellingtonjazz.com.au Young Women’s Ensemble Licenced Venue 32
Jemima Mills 4 years at WAYJO
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About WAYJO
Big Bands, Big Talent, Big Sound Since 1983, WA Youth Jazz Orchestra has provided opportunity and inspiration to some of Australia’s most outstanding jazz artists. WAYJO has earned acclaim for performances of the highest calibre, and regularly works with award-winning Australian and international artists. WAYJO produces an annual season of outstanding jazz music, from classics to brave new contemporary work, as well as running educational and touring programs. Through education, rehearsals, performances, workshops, touring and exchange, we strive to achieve excellence on an international level and to captivate audiences with exceptional performance experiences.
Staff
Board
General Manager Simon Keen
Chairman Lloyd Smith Deputy Chair Tony Ottaviano
Artistic Director Mace Francis
Treasurer Laura Coles Business Development Manager Lisa Schreiber
Board Members John Frame Stuart Gale Richard Johnson Brian Murphy Michael Stanford Daniel Susnjar David Woolfe
Operations Coordinator Jess Herbert Marketing Coordinator Justine Thornley
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Message from the General Manager Simon Keen
It is a rare privilege to be in a position to oversee a company that gives so much to young artists in their development and brings the joy of music to a diverse range of communities. Throughout its storied history, WAYJO has worked with the leading lights of the jazz world, offered extraordinary opportunities to our musicians, and reached thousands of people at our ticketed and free performances, at schools, through workshops, and across the oceans in a number of countries. WAYJO relies on the support of our government funders, corporate partners, and donations large and small to continue delivering our annual program of events. We are grateful for every contribution made, however we are continually seeking new ways to source partners to fund our work. From our 240 Club, begun in 2016, to our annual giving campaign, generous donations form the lifeblood of our operations. Our corporate partners benefit from alignment with WAYJO musicians and their work, and we recognise the funding we receive from government at all levels to support our events. We know that WAYJO’s family of supporters is passionate about our work, and we ask that you keep that passion alive by advocating for us at every opportunity. Tell your friends, colleagues and relatives about us, invite them to our shows, and give them a copy of this brochure. We’ve got big plans for our 35th anniversary in 2018, and we need your help to generate awareness of what our musicians can accomplish and further develop our support base. I am proud of the work our young musicians and composers produce on a consistent basis, and we want more people to experience what WAYJO has to offer. Here’s to a fantastic 2017 season and beyond. 35
James O’Brien joined 2017
Joshua Cusack 2 years at WAYJO
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William Chiew 2 years at WAYJO
Band Bookings
Strike up the Band at your Next Event As the saying goes, we’ll play at weddings, parties, anything. From duos to quintets or a full big-band, WAYJO performs at a variety of functions throughout Perth during the year, from large corporate events to intimate parties and weddings. Our hirers have been so impressed by the talent and professionalism of our musicians that they’ve booked us over and over again. WAYJO can tailor a package for you whatever your budget, so contact us today; 08 9471 1950 admin@wayjo.com
“The work that WAYJO is doing is of enormous importance to the future of improvised music in Australia.” Paul Grabowsky, Australian Art Orchestra. “We enjoyed a very successful Telethon weekend and thoroughly enjoyed the WA Youth Jazz Orchestra. Entertainment was ideal and the talent were extremely polite and a pleasure to have at the Resort. Thanks again and we will recommend WAYJO at any opportunity.” Kristi Ullrich, Marketing Manager at Cable Beach Resort 37
WAYJO 240 Club
Exclusive Offers and Access In 2016, WAYJO introduced a new way of supporting our work. The WAYJO 240 Club has a target of acquiring 240 donors giving $240 annually. Donations can be made in a lump sum, or a regularly scheduled $20 direct debit per month. Less than a dollar a day (or your favourite coffee once a week) does not sound like much, however the combined total of 240 Club donations allows WAYJO to program our guest artists, our free community events, and cover the costs for our weekly rehearsal program. 240 Club members will receive special access to WAYJO in 2017, from invitations to special rehearsals, one-off recordings, and introductions to guest artists when attending their events. WAYJO also welcomes general donations to our annual program helping build a more sustainable future for the company. We thank all of our donors, large and small, as every dollar truly makes a difference. givenow.com.au/240club
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Mar Knox
240 Club Member & Donor 10 Years
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Jacob Auguston 2 years at WAYJO
Steve Bickley joined 2017
Brian Mumme
President, NWS Gas WAYJO Sponsor 7 years
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Alex Parkinson 6 years at WAYJO
Sponsor WAYJO WAYJO could not exist without the generosity of its many supporters, including corporate partners. As the state’s premier home to emerging jazz big-band talent, WAYJO holds core values of Opportunity, Innovation, Inspiration and Excellence that are common with many corporate missions. We welcome interest in developing new partnerships to align with WAYJO’s unique program of activities and WAYJO aims to forge relationships that enhance the reputations of the companies we align with. WAYJO will tailor packages to suit your corporate needs, and can provide a range of benefits including invitations to attend our ticketed events, hospitality, small ensembles to play at your corporate functions, and extensive marketing and media campaigns. Your alignment with a key youth arts organisation will develop connections within a vibrant community sector and provide engaging stories for leveraging against brand promotion. For more information on how your contribution will impact young artists and enrich Western Australia’s cultural life, contact our Business Development Manager; Lisa Schreiber 08 9471 1950 lisa.schreiber@wayjo.com
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2017 WAYJO Partners Principal Partner
Government Partner
Education & Tour Partner
Major Partner
Official Partner
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Community Engagement Partner
Event Partner - A Hip Hop Hooray
Supporting Partners
Trust and Foundation Supporters Bendat Foundation McCusker Charitable Foundation Simon Lee Foundation The Stan Perron Charitable Trust The Geoffrey Christian Artist Exchange Fund Ian Potter Foundation 43
Ticket Bookings WAYJO tickets are available through a range of agencies, dependent on the venue we perform at. The Tribute Series Ellington Jazz Club ellingtonjazz.com.au
Ella, Dizzy & Buddy Astor Theatre astortheatreperth.com 1300 111 369
A Hip Hop Hooray FringeWorld fringeworld.com.au
WAYJO Swings Fly By Night Club flybynight.org 9430 5208
Jazz @ the Maj Jazz for Juniors His Majesty’s Theatre ticketek.com.au 1300 795 012
Jazz Under the Stars Quarry Amphitheatre ticketmaster.com.au 1300 723 038 Horns in the Hall WAYJO Concert for Students Perth Concert Hall Group Bookings: wayjo.com Individual: perthconcerthall.com.au
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Subscriptions WAYJO introduces a subscription package in 2017. Choose 2 or 3 shows from our Jazz @ the Maj series, and in one transaction you can also purchase subscriber discount tickets to Ella, Dizzy & Buddy at the Astor Theatre. Once you have booked, WAYJO will then get in touch with you to offer exclusive subscriber discounted rates for WAYJO Swings and Jazz Under the Stars. • 2 show package - $35 per ticket ($10 saving) • 3 show package - $30 per ticket ($15 saving) • Ella, Dizzy & Buddy add-on - $40 per ticket ($10 saving) Subscriptions available through Ticketek
Brendan Arbuckle joined 2017
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2017 Event Index FEBRUARY Sat 11 Feb, 17:00 | Fringe World Festival : A Hip Hop Hooray Sun 12 Feb, 17:00 | Fringe World Festival : A Hip Hop Hooray
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APRIL Sat 08 Apr, 19:30 | Tribute Series: Celebrating the Greats Tue 11 Apr, 09:30 | Act-Belong-Commit: Jazz For Juniors Tue 11 Apr, 11:00 | Act-Belong-Commit: Jazz For Juniors
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MAY Thu 04 May, 19:00 | Act-Belong-Commit: Horns In The Hall Sat 13 May, 19:30 | Signature Series: Ella, Dizzy & Buddy
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JUNE Mon 05 Jun, TBA | Act-Belong-Commit Regional Tour: Busselton Tue 06 Jun, TBA | Act-Belong-Commit Regional Tour: Margaret River Wed 07 Jun, TBA | Act-Belong-Commit Regional Tour: Denmark Thu 08 Jun, TBA | Act-Belong-Commit Regional Tour: Albany Fri 09 Jun, TBA | Act-Belong-Commit Regional Tour: Bunbury Fri 30 Jun, 19:30 | Jazz @ the Maj: Adrian Kelly
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JULY Sat 01 Jul, 19:30 | Jazz @ the Maj: Adrian Kelly Tue 04 Jul, 09:30 | Act-Belong-Commit: Jazz For Juniors Tue 04 Jul, 11:00 | Act-Belong-Commit: Jazz For Juniors Fri 28 Jul, 19:30 | Jazz @ the Maj: Mat Jodrell Sat 29 Jul, 19:30 | Jazz @ the Maj: Mat Jodrell
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AUGUST Fri 25 Aug, 19:30 | Jazz @ the Maj: Ed Partyka Sat 26 Aug, 19:30 | Jazz @ the Maj: Ed Partyka
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SEPTEMBER Sat 16 Sep, 19:30 | Tribute Series: Thad Jones & Mel Lewis - Live at the Village Vanguard Tue 26 Sep, 09:30 | Act-Belong-Commit: Jazz For Juniors Tue 26 Sep, 11:00 | Act-Belong-Commit: Jazz For Juniors
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OCTOBER Sat 07 Oct, 19:30 | Signature Series: WAYJO Swings! Sat 21 Oct, 19:30 | Tribute Series: Blue Monk: The Music of Thelonious Monk
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NOVEMBER Fri 24 Nov, 19:30 | Signature Series: Jazz Under The Stars
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