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Beachside jazz, all weekend long: JazzConnect brings 17 performances to 10 iconic Scarborough venues
Now an unmissable highlight in Perth’s annual winter calendar, JazzConnect brings three days of live music and atmosphere to Scarborough from 29 to 31 August 2025, transforming 10 iconic venues into a weekend-long celebration of jazz.
Jun 242 min read


Holli Scott's poetic second album to launch at Perth International Jazz Festival
Australian jazz vocalist and composer Holli Scott is set to release her “glorious” second album, Weather and Weeds next month. T
Sep 20, 20243 min read


All-star trio channels Alice Coltrane for 50 minutes of musical 'Bliss'
Prepare to be transported on an idyllic journey through jazz, R&B, pop, and classical traditions as Turiya, an all-star trio....
May 27, 20243 min read


Gemma Farrell masters the EWI on new album with her Quintet
With 9 albums under her belt [including three with her Quintet and four solo] Gemma Farrell is an accomplished jazz saxophonist,...
Mar 18, 20242 min read


Mace Francis to release 10th album with his long-standing orchestra
From big band jazz to funk, rock, noise guitar, ambient sounds, and dark country influences, you’ll hear it all on the new contemporary...
Feb 23, 20242 min read


Introducing Lucy Iffla's debut album
It’s been said that the way Brazilian author Paulo Coelho plays with words in his books sounds like music, and for the last 3 years,...
Oct 16, 20233 min read


An unforgettable evening of songs and stories from the Pilbara
Songs For Freedom returns to Dyoondalup Point Walter Reserve on 5th March as songwriters from the community of leramugadu (Roebourne)...
Feb 10, 20233 min read


Fairbridge Festival 2023 cancelled to search for a new home
FolkWorld Inc. (FolkWorld) has made the difficult decision to cancel Fairbridge Festival in 2023 and secure another venue to hold future...
Nov 21, 20222 min read


‘Cosmic Time': A sonic journey through explorations of time and space
Cosmic Time is a new meditative performance work co-created by visual artist Michaela Gleave, composer Amanda Cole and percussionist...
Oct 14, 20222 min read


Decibel new music ensemble tours the UK as part of the UK/Australia Season 2021-22
Decibel New Music Ensemble have been selected to participate in the UK/Australia Season 2021-22 - a landmark cultural exchange...
Oct 11, 20222 min read


Suburban Vibes returns to Subiaco
From seasoned performers to the best up-and-comers, dive into some incredible live music in Subiaco from 7-16 October 2022. After hosting...
Sep 7, 20222 min read


New contemporary jazz album 'Earth Matters' by Number Junky & Kristian Borring - out now
Number Junky is a newly formed trio led by acclaimed Danish guitarist Kristian Borring and the exciting Aussie rhythm section of Zac...
Sep 5, 20223 min read


FolkWorld welcomes new Artistic Director
Jon Cope, a musician with 40 years of experience and knowledge of the WA folk scene and 25 years working as an arts manager in leadership...
Aug 23, 20222 min read


Norah Jones meets Brazilian grooves in Georgie Aué's new album
Genre-blending Australian pianist, vocalist, and songwriter Georgie Aué (pronounced a-way) will next month release her third album...
Aug 11, 20224 min read


Danish jazz guitarist Kristian Borring to release his 6th album from his new hometown of Perth
Danish contemporary jazz guitarist, composer and improviser Kristian Borring will next month release a new album ‘Earth Matters’ by...
Jul 11, 20223 min read


Fairbridge Festival brings a magical slice of its annual event to Fremantle across three sessions
One of WA’s much-loved annual festivals is bringing a magical slice of its annual event to Fremantle across three monthly sessions on the...
Jun 1, 20222 min read


Boundary-breaking force in chamber music returns with concerts and a new album
Like many other ensembles and arts organisations, Decibel New Music Ensemble had most of its activity over the past years delayed or...
May 25, 20223 min read


Four notable musicians and friends celebrate 'same time, same place' in new collaboration
In a time when people and societies have been defined by their separation, four notable musicians and friends celebrate being together at...
May 20, 20223 min read


Winners announced in the 2022 Quest Songwriting Competition
The final of the 11th annual Act-Belong-Commit Fairbridge Festival Quest Songwriting Competition was held on Sunday night in the Edith...
May 10, 20222 min read


Perth's biggest jazz festival on its way to Margaret River & Mount Barker
After the success that was the 'On Tour' to Busselton last year, Perth International Jazz Festival’s exploration of the state continues,...
Apr 27, 20222 min read
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