Monash University Performing Arts Centres

Big Jazz Day Out

An epic jazz party featuring more than 150 incredible musicians across five unique spaces, including award winning artists Paul Grabowsky, Ngaiire, Emma Donovan, and Monash Art Ensemble!

Performances & Gigs

Event Details

Category

Performances & Gigs

Event Starts

May 3, 2025

Event Ends

May 3, 2025

Venue

The Ian Potter Centre for Performing Arts

Location

48 Exhibition Walk, Clayton VIC, Australia

Your Big Jazz Day Out ticket is an all-access pass to every show at the festival. Explore state of the art venues, enjoy delicious food and drinks, relax with friends, and revel in incredible live music for a full day of entertainment. Bring the family – free tickets for kids under 14.

Premiering new collaborative compositions, Sydney-based vocalist Ngaiire unites with pianist Paul Grabowsky at the Alexander Theatre. A unique project showcasing the Monash University String Sinfonia, be swept away by their heartfelt and cinematic take on soulful jazz. Then in the evening, celebrate all things jazz and swing with arranger and composer Andrew Murray and his 15-piece big band orchestra. Featuring all-new arrangements, witness vocalists Emma Donovan, Fem Belling and Joshua Tavares raise the roof off The Alexander Theatre. Plus our iconic live music house, The Count’s hosts local icons Jazz Party and The Cairo Club. And so, so much more!

NgaiirePaul GrabowskyMonash String SinfoniaEmma DonovanFem BellingJoshua TavaresAndrew Murray Big BandCoco’s LunchMonash Art EnsembleSandy EvansFreyja GarbettCairo Club OrchestraAmadou and FriendsSan LazaroJazz PartyZEDSIXHorns of LeroyJake Mason TrioSir Zelman Cowen School of Music

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